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A bionic hand for $34,000 (surgery included)
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2015/02/25/first-bionic-hands_n_6750440.html?utm_hp_ref=science&ir=Sciencehttp://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736%2814%2961776-1/abstract
(full medical report hidden behind paywall)
Austrian scientists have developed a new way to transplant a bionic hand for a useless real hand. They transplant muscles and nerves from the thigh into the arm and amputate the hand. Then they replace it with a bionic hand.
The surgery has been performed three times so far. The patients report that it can be used like normal hand, albeit with slower reflexes and without a sense of touch.
The research-team estimates the costs at approximately €30,000 ($34,000) per procedure.
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Sorry... it was one of my favorite shows as a kid. 
All joking aside, this is some cool stuff!!!!!
