Monika More, who lost her arms in train accident, can write again

The prosthetic arms will require maintenance once every six months, costing the More family R30,000 per year.

The myoelectric prosthetic arms can bear up to 8 kg weight, and is one of the most expensive such sets available in the country.

The functional set includes an electric wrist rotator and has batteries.

The arms are fitted with sensors that will receive signals when Monika uses certain forearm muscles, and this will allow her to control and use her prosthetic arms.

Excited with the prospect of using her own hands to do daily chores after four long months, Monika said, “Every day, I practice to imagine I am using my hands for some work. It will take some time to get used to the prosthesis. Hopefully, I will be able to draw mehendi designs soon.”

According to doctors, Monika will require a replacement of prosthetic limbs after seven years.