scholarly journals Functional benefit of an adaptive myoelectric prosthetic hand compared to a conventional myoelectric hand

1992 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 32-37 ◽  
Author(s):  
K. Bergman ◽  
L. Örnholmer ◽  
K. Zackrisson ◽  
M. Thyberg
Keyword(s):  
Upper Limb ◽  
Grip Force ◽  
Limb Amputation ◽  
Prosthetic Hand ◽  
Prosthetic Rehabilitation ◽  
Myoelectric Prostheses ◽  
Upper Limb Amputation ◽  
Functional Benefit ◽  
Function Test

Eight patients with a traumatic unilateral upper limb amputation, who used conventional myoelectric prostheses, were also fitted with a commercially available myoelectric prosthetic hand with an adaptive grip, in order to compare the functional benefit of the two types of prostheses. Comparisons were made regarding width of grip, force of grip, scores in a standardised grip function test and prosthesis preference. The conventional prosthesis showed significantly better results regarding these parameters. The adaptive hand does not appear to be fully developed for practical use in prosthetic rehabilitation.

Platform for Adaptation of Myoelectric Prostheses in People with Upper Limb Amputation

2020 ◽  
pp. 192-204
Author(s):  
Edgar Francisco Arcos Hurtado ◽  
Andrés Felipe Ortegón Sanchez ◽  
Juberth Rentería ◽  
Javier Ferney Castillo Garcia ◽  
Maria del Mar Millán Castro
Keyword(s):  
Upper Limb ◽  
Limb Amputation ◽  
Myoelectric Prostheses ◽  
Upper Limb Amputation

A small contact burn injury requiring upper limb amputation

Burns ◽  
2000 ◽  
Vol 26 (7) ◽  
pp. 656-658 ◽  
Author(s):  
R.J.I Colville ◽  
R.B Berry
Keyword(s):  
Upper Limb ◽  
Burn Injury ◽  
Limb Amputation ◽  
Upper Limb Amputation

scholarly journals Elective amputation of the upper limb is an option in the treatment of traumatic injuries of the brachial plexus?

2017 ◽  
Vol 75 (9) ◽  
pp. 667-670 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mário Gilberto Siqueira ◽  
Roberto Sérgio Martins ◽  
Carlos Otto Heise ◽  
Luciano Foroni
Keyword(s):  
Peripheral Nerve ◽  
Brachial Plexus ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Limb Amputation ◽  
Brachial Plexus Palsy ◽  
Traumatic Injuries ◽  
Upper Limb Amputation ◽  
Pros And Cons ◽  
Post Traumatic ◽  
Active Patients

ABSTRACT The treatment of complete post-traumatic brachial plexus palsy resulting in a flail shoulder and upper extremity remains a challenge to peripheral nerve surgeons. The option of upper limb amputation is controversial and scarcely discussed in the literature. We believe that elective amputation still has a role in the treatment of select cases. The pros and cons of the procedure should be intensely discussed with the patient by a multidisciplinary team. Better outcomes are usually achieved in active patients who strongly advocate for the procedure.

Neuroma in Bilateral Upper Limb Amputation

Orthopedics ◽  
2008 ◽  
Vol 31 (12) ◽  
pp. 1-3 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mansoor Soroush ◽  
Ehsan Modirian ◽  
Mohamadreza Soroush ◽  
Mahdi Masoumi
Keyword(s):  
Upper Limb ◽  
Limb Amputation ◽  
Upper Limb Amputation

Longitudinal study of prosthesis use in veterans with upper limb amputation

2020 ◽  
pp. 030936462095792
Author(s):  
Linda Resnik ◽  
Matthew Borgia ◽  
Sarah Biester ◽  
Melissa A Clark
Keyword(s):  
Longitudinal Study ◽  
Upper Limb ◽  
Response Rate ◽  
Longitudinal Survey ◽  
Limb Amputation ◽  
Telephone Interviews ◽  
Upper Limb Amputation ◽  
Upper Limb Prostheses ◽  
Device Type

Background: Little is known about the patterns of prosthesis use and satisfaction of those who cease use or begin to use upper limb prostheses. Objectives: Among a longitudinal sample of Veterans with upper limb amputation, (1) describe changes in prosthesis use over 1 year, (2) examine rates of receipt of new prostheses, and (3) compare prosthesis satisfaction in respondents who received a new prosthesis to those who did not. Study Design: Longitudinal survey. Methods: 808 Veterans who had participated in a baseline interview 1 year earlier were invited to participate in structured telephone interviews. Results: A total of 562 persons with unilateral and 23 with bilateral amputation participated in the interviews (Response rate = 72.4% and 85.2%, respectively). Prosthesis use, frequency and intensity of use, and types of prostheses used were stable over 1 year. About 24% reported using a different primary terminal device type at follow-up than baseline. Prosthesis use was less frequent/intense at baseline among those who discontinued use compared with those who did not ( P < 0.05), and less frequent/intense for those who started compared with those who continued using a prosthesis ( P < 0.0001). Rates of prosthetic training were higher among those who received a different prosthesis type compared with those using the same type ( P = 0.06). Satisfaction scores were higher ( P < 0.01) for new prosthesis recipients, and lower at baseline for prosthesis abandoners compared with continued users ( P = 0.03). Conclusion: Prosthesis abandonment appears to be predicated on dissatisfaction with the device, as well as less frequent/intense prosthesis use. These findings can be used to identify those at risk for prosthesis abandonment and improve their prosthesis experience.

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