Electrically powered prostheses for the adult with an upper limb amputation

Abstract

The value of fitting adult upper limb amputees with electrically powered prostheses is assessed. In a series of 164 amputees, complete or useful acceptance of an electrically powered prosthesis was recorded in 80% of below-elbow amputees, 69% of above-elbow amputees and 72% of high level amputees. Patients expressed satisfaction with the combination of comfort, cosmesis and function. Results indicate that, accepting the high cost, an electrically powered prosthesis can provide important function to the upper limb amputee.

Myoelectric hand prostheses in very young children

“…The acceptance rate is influenced by the level of amputation [4,5]. Individuals with a high level of amputation seem to avail themselves more of the prosthetic device than patients with a longer stump.…”

The use of underactuation in prosthetic grasping

“…The requirement that the prosthesis can be derived from questionnaires of the general population (Atkins et al, 1996;Fraser, 1998;Heger et al, 1985;Kyberd et al, 2007) among others. What is observed it that it must be a practical device.…”

Improved Comfort and Function of Arm Prosthesis After Implantation of a Humerus-T-Prosthesis in Trans-Humeral Amputees

“…Approximately 50% of trans-humeral amputees do not use arm prosthesis (Heger et al 1985;Stü rup et al 1988;Wright et al 1995). This is partly explained by major limitations of the conventional arm prosthesis used by trans-humeral amputees.…”