Establishing Parameters Affecting the Use of Myoelectric Prostheses in Children: A Preliminary Investigation

Berke, Gary M.; Nielsen, Caroline C.

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“…But for many bimanual tasks, such as riding a bicycle or using scissors, it is necessary to use both hands, and, consequently, the prosthesis. Some authors have demonstrated that the fitting and repair time should be short in order to minimise the period (Sorbye, 1980;Scotland et al, 1983;Trost, 1983;Crone, 1986;Menkveld ef a/., 1987;Berke et al, 1991;Day, 1992;Sorbye et al, 1992) 2. Amputation level (Millsteinefa/., 1982;Scotland et al, 1983;Stein etal, 1983;Kritter, 1984;Glynn etal, 1986;Ballance ef a/., 1989;Berke etal, 1991;Hubbard, 1992;Wrights al, 1995) 3.…”

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“…Training and follow-up (Berger^a/., 1989;Dalsey etal, 1989;Hubbard etal, 1985;Hubbard, 1992;Sorbye, 1980;Sorbye etal, 1992;Hermansson, 1991;Heard etal, 1994;Lyttle et al, 1992) 2. Characteristics of the environment and types of activities (Heard et al, 1995;Edelsteinefa/., 1993;Brenner, 1992;Berke et al, 1991;Hubbard etal, 1991;Dalsey etal, 1989;Weavers al, 1988;Billock, 1986;Scotland et al, 1983;Stein et al, 1983) 3. Length of time for fitting and repairs (Hubbard, 1992;Sorbye, 1980;Berke et al, 1991;Brenner, 1992) 4.…”

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“…Characteristics of the environment and types of activities (Heard et al, 1995;Edelsteinefa/., 1993;Brenner, 1992;Berke et al, 1991;Hubbard etal, 1991;Dalsey etal, 1989;Weavers al, 1988;Billock, 1986;Scotland et al, 1983;Stein et al, 1983) 3. Length of time for fitting and repairs (Hubbard, 1992;Sorbye, 1980;Berke et al, 1991;Brenner, 1992) 4. Social acceptance (Day, 1992;Ballance « a/., 1989;Dalsey etal, 1989;Menkveld ef a/., 1987;Sorbve 1980) 5.…”

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Clinical results of an investigation of paediatric upper limb myoelectric prosthesis fitting at the Quebec rehabilitation institute

Routhier

Vincent

Morissette³

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Prosthetics &Amp; Orthotics International

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This study was designed to investigate the satisfaction level of young users of myoelectric prostheses who received an upper limb myoelectric prosthesis, to assess their dropout rate and to identify which factors influence the use or non-use of the upper limb myoelectric prosthesis in the eastern part of Quebec (Canada). The users were fitted between 1990 and 1999 at the Quebec Rehabilitation Institute, a major rehabilitation centre located in the province of Quebec. This rehabilitation centre provides cutting-edge expertise not only for the eastern part of Quebec, but also across the entire province, because it is one of only two highly specialised centres serving all of Quebec.A literature review was completed to compile the results obtained in other rehabilitation centres and to identify factors influencing the use or non-use of paediatric upper limb myoelectric prostheses. The Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with Assistive Technology (QUEST) was used in order to assess the degree to which the children were satisfied with their prostheses.Eighteen (18) children were fitted and trained to use an upper limb myoelectric prosthesis. A total of 10 children and parents agreed to participate. Some 80% of participants said that they were satisfied with their prostheses. A dropout rate of 53% for the overall group (participants and non-participants) seems high

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Section: Factors Influencing Use Of and Satisfaction With The Myoelectric Prosthesismentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Factors Influencing Use Of and Satisfaction With The Myoelectric Prosthesismentioning

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Clinical results of an investigation of paediatric upper limb myoelectric prosthesis fitting at the Quebec rehabilitation institute

Routhier

Vincent

Morissette³

et al. 2001

Prosthetics &Amp; Orthotics International

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“…In the best case, a conventional prosthetic arm offers marginal functional improvements [ 33 ]. Subgroup rejections are reported to be as high as 59% (for amputations close to the wrist [ 34 ]) or 75% (for myoelectric prostheses [ 35 ]). As opposed to reported figures, realistic rates for rejection and non-usage have been estimated to be even higher due to absent contact between the clinic community and non-users [ 36 ].…”

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Case-study of a user-driven prosthetic arm design: bionic hand versus customized body-powered technology in a highly demanding work environment

Schweitzer

Thali

Egger

2018

J NeuroEngineering Rehabil

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BackgroundProsthetic arm research predominantly focuses on “bionic” but not body-powered arms. However, any research orientation along user needs requires sufficiently precise workplace specifications and sufficiently hard testing. Forensic medicine is a demanding environment, also physically, also for non-disabled people, on several dimensions (e.g., distances, weights, size, temperature, time).MethodsAs unilateral below elbow amputee user, the first author is in a unique position to provide direct comparison of a “bionic” myoelectric iLimb Revolution (Touch Bionics) and a customized body-powered arm which contains a number of new developments initiated or developed by the user: (1) quick lock steel wrist unit; (2) cable mount modification; (3) cast shape modeled shoulder anchor; (4) suspension with a soft double layer liner (Ohio Willowwood) and tube gauze (Molnlycke) combination. The iLimb is mounted on an epoxy socket; a lanyard fixed liner (Ohio Willowwood) contains magnetic electrodes (Liberating Technologies). An on the job usage of five years was supplemented with dedicated and focused intensive two-week use tests at work for both systems.ResultsThe side-by-side comparison showed that the customized body-powered arm provides reliable, comfortable, effective, powerful as well as subtle service with minimal maintenance; most notably, grip reliability, grip force regulation, grip performance, center of balance, component wear down, sweat/temperature independence and skin state are good whereas the iLimb system exhibited a number of relevant serious constraints.ConclusionsResearch and development of functional prostheses may want to focus on body-powered technology as it already performs on manually demanding and heavy jobs whereas eliminating myoelectric technology’s constraints seems out of reach. Relevant testing could be developed to help expediting this. This is relevant as Swiss disability insurance specifically supports prostheses that enable actual work integration. Myoelectric and cosmetic arm improvement may benefit from a less forgiving focus on perfecting anthropomorphic appearance.

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“…1949 : Wilds développe la première main à moteur électrique applicable à un patient, contrôlée par un interrupteur s'activant avec la globulisation musculaire (main Vaduz) ; 1959 : présentation à l'exposition universelle de Bruxelles de la première prothèse myoélectrique avec amplification par transistor ; 1965 : Otto Bock développe sa première main myoélectrique, avec base mécanique en aluminium, capotage en matière plastique et gant esthétique en PVC ; [2,3] La contraction musculaire induit une tension électrique qui sera mesurée à la surface de la peau au moyen d'électrodes de commande. Un système électronique d'amplification permet, à la moindre contraction, le fonctionnement d'un moteur électrique.…”

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Establishing Parameters Affecting the Use of Myoelectric Prostheses in Children: A Preliminary Investigation

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Clinical results of an investigation of paediatric upper limb myoelectric prosthesis fitting at the Quebec rehabilitation institute

Clinical results of an investigation of paediatric upper limb myoelectric prosthesis fitting at the Quebec rehabilitation institute

Case-study of a user-driven prosthetic arm design: bionic hand versus customized body-powered technology in a highly demanding work environment

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