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Medical Innovations: DEKA Arm

In this fascinating 60 Minutes report, Scott Pelley introduces the DEKA arm—the biggest innovation in prosthetic limbs since World War II. Amputees are able to control the arm simply by thinking about it. Clip above; full segment here.

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In this fascinating 60 Minutes report, Scott Pelley introduces the DEKA arm—the biggest innovation in prosthetic limbs since World War II. Amputees are able to control the arm simply by thinking about it. Clip above; full segment here.

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