First ‘bionic’ arm to help stroke victim move again

A BRITISH woman yesterday became the first person in the world to have a “bionic” device fitted to help restore some of her lost hand and arm movement.

Stroke victim Fran Read, 46, from Poole in Dorset, had the final procedure yesterday at Southampton General Hospital.

Dr Jane Burridge, who is in charge of the project, said the procedure had been a success but it would be a long time before it could help other stroke victims.