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Biohacking and Chip Implantation in the Human Hand: An Introduction.

Ward Eerens¹, Pieter Caekebeke¹, Joris Duerinckx^1,2

¹Departement of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology, Ziekenhuis Oost-Limburg, Genk, Belgium.

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|October 23, 2025

Summary

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Biohacking involves body modifications like radiofrequency identification (RFID) implants for well-being. This review highlights potential surgical complications and the need for hand surgeons to address safety concerns.

Keywords:

Biohacking Chip Hand Implant RFID

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Area of Science:

Biotechnology
Human Augmentation
Medical Device Technology

Background:

Biohacking involves self-modification for enhanced well-being.
Radiofrequency identification (RFID) implants are increasingly used for various functions.
Human implantation of RFID technology has grown since 1998, with the hand being a common site.

Purpose of the Study:

To inform hand surgeons about the prevalence and use of RFID implants.
To discuss the potential complications associated with RFID implantation in the hand.
To initiate a discussion on the role of hand surgeons in the safe implantation and management of complications.

Main Methods:

Literature review on biohacking and RFID implantations.
Analysis of current implantation practices and reported complications.
Discussion of safety implications and future surgical considerations.

Main Results:

RFID implants are used for contactless payments, access control, and personal data.
The hand is the preferred site for implantation due to proximity to readers.
Implantation outside medical settings can lead to complications like infection and tendon attrition.

Conclusions:

The increasing use of RFID implants necessitates awareness within the surgical community.
Hand surgeons may need to develop expertise in managing complications related to these implants.
Further research is required to establish safety standards for human RFID implantation.