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Henderson E, Rehani M, Hebert JS. Sex and gender differences in upper extremity prosthesis rejection: A review of literature. Prosthet Orthot Int 2024; 48:300-314. [PMID: 38579197 DOI: 10.1097/pxr.0000000000000330] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Accepted: 11/30/2023] [Indexed: 04/07/2024]
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Prosthesis rejection is a significant barrier to rehabilitation of persons with upper limb difference. Many individual factors can affect device rejection, including a person's sex or gender. The objective of this narrative review was to explore the reported differences between the sexes and genders in upper limb prosthesis rejection. This review considered peer-reviewed, published research studies in which the study population were adults (aged 18 and older) who had unilateral or bilateral limb difference (any level) of any etiology with current, past, or no history of prosthetic device usage. Using identified keywords, index terms, and a peer-reviewed search filter, the literature was searched in MEDLINE, Embase, and PsycInfo. The reasons for rejection, disuse, or abandonment of prosthetic devices were extracted, with the focus on reported differences between sex and genders. After searching, 29 articles were selected for full-text review and 15 were included. Only 5 of 15 articles examined differences between the sexes. Women tend to reject upper extremity prostheses more than men both before and after being fit with a device; device characteristics, such as weight and cosmesis, do not appear to be appropriately designed for women; and there may not be adequate consideration of the goals for women with limb difference(s). There is inadequate reporting of sex and gender in the literature on prosthesis rejection; future studies should report and explore these factors to determine whether the needs of the full population with limb loss are being met.
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- Eric Henderson
- Division of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
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Einfeldt AK, Rebmann F, Yao D, Stukenborg-Colsmann C, Hurschler C, Windhagen H, Jakubowitz E. What do users and their aiding professionals want from future devices in upper limb prosthetics? A focus group study. PLoS One 2023; 18:e0295516. [PMID: 38157364 PMCID: PMC10756510 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0295516] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/16/2023] [Accepted: 11/22/2023] [Indexed: 01/03/2024] Open
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BACKGROUND High rejection rates of upper limb prosthetics indicate that current prosthetic devices only partially meet user demands. This study therefore investigated the benefits and challenges with current prostheses, associated services and potential areas for improvement from the perspective of upper limb prosthesis users and various professionals working in the field of upper limb and hand prosthetics. METHODS AND FINDINGS Seven different focus group discussions were conducted with 32 participants. Participants were grouped by prosthesis type, if they were prosthesis users, or professionals. All focus group discussions were transcribed verbatim, and a summarizing content analysis was performed. Three main topic areas to be addressed emerged from the interviews: 1. a properly functioning prosthesis, 2. the infrastructure, and 3. users' psychological and physical prerequisites. The interaction between a well-functioning prosthesis and a well-developed infrastructure was shown to be important for successful use. CONCLUSIONS Our study raises many of the same issues that have been reported in previous qualitative studies, dating back over several decades. This study underlines the need to include users and professionals in the future development of prosthetic devices.
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- Ann-Kathrin Einfeldt
- Laboratory for Biomechanics and Biomaterials, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Laboratory for Biomechanics and Biomaterials, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Laboratory for Biomechanics and Biomaterials, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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- Laboratory for Biomechanics and Biomaterials, Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Hannover Medical School, Hannover, Germany
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Haupmann M, Huang M, Selly G, Bagesterio L, Quintero D. Identifying a Upper-Limb Phase-Dependent Variable under Perturbations for Powered Prosthesis Arm Control. ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY SOCIETY. IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY SOCIETY. ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2023; 2023:1-5. [PMID: 38082582 DOI: 10.1109/embc40787.2023.10340763] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/18/2023]
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This paper investigates upper-limb kinematic reaching responses during a mechanical perturbation to understand interjoint arm coordination used towards powered prosthesis control development. Common prosthesis arm controllers use electromyography sensors with data-driven models to decode muscle activation signals in controlling prosthesis joint movements. However, these control approaches produce non-natural, discrete movements with no guarantee the controller can react to unexpected disturbances during continuous task motion. Determining a continuous phase-dependent variable for measuring a human's progression during reaching can derive a time-invariant kinematic function to control the prosthesis joint in a natural, continuous manner. A perturbation experimental study was conducted across three participants in evaluating the shoulder and elbow joint kinematics to examine the existence of a phase shift during reaching. Experimental results demonstrated the effects of arm proximal-distal interjoint coordination that validated the proposed mechanical phase variable of the shoulder used in parameterizing elbow joint kinematic for reaching. This could allow for a continuous phase-based control strategy that can handle disturbances to achieve arm reaching in prosthesis control.
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Conceptualization of an Anthropomorphic Replacement Hand with a Sensory Feedback System. PROSTHESIS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/prosthesis4040055] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/03/2022]
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In this paper, a concept for an anthropomorphic replacement hand cast with silicone with an integrated sensory feedback system is presented. In order to construct the personalized replacement hand, a 3D scan of a healthy hand was used to create a 3D-printed mold using computer-aided design (CAD). To allow for movement of the index and middle fingers, a motorized orthosis was used. Information about the applied force for grasping and the degree of flexion of the fingers is registered using two pressure sensors and one bending sensor in each movable finger. To integrate the sensors and additional cavities for increased flexibility, the fingers were cast in three parts, separately from the rest of the hand. A silicone adhesive (Silpuran 4200) was examined to combine the individual parts afterwards. For this, tests with different geometries were carried out. Furthermore, different test series for the secure integration of the sensors were performed, including measurements of the registered information of the sensors. Based on these findings, skin-toned individual fingers and a replacement hand with integrated sensors were created. Using Silpuran 4200, it was possible to integrate the needed cavities and to place the sensors securely into the hand while retaining full flexion using a motorized orthosis. The measurements during different loadings and while grasping various objects proved that it is possible to realize such a sensory feedback system in a replacement hand. As a result, it can be stated that the cost-effective realization of a personalized, anthropomorphic replacement hand with an integrated sensory feedback system is possible using 3D scanning and 3D printing. By integrating smaller sensors, the risk of damaging the sensors through movement could be decreased.
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Zbinden J, Lendaro E, Ortiz-Catalan M. A multi-dimensional framework for prosthetic embodiment: a perspective for translational research. J Neuroeng Rehabil 2022; 19:122. [PMID: 36369004 PMCID: PMC9652836 DOI: 10.1186/s12984-022-01102-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/05/2022] [Accepted: 10/25/2022] [Indexed: 11/13/2022] Open
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The concept of embodiment has gained widespread popularity within prosthetics research. Embodiment has been claimed to be an indicator of the efficacy of sensory feedback and control strategies. Moreover, it has even been claimed to be necessary for prosthesis acceptance, albeit unfoundedly. Despite the popularity of the term, an actual consensus on how prosthetic embodiment should be used in an experimental framework has yet to be reached. The lack of consensus is in part due to terminological ambiguity and the lack of an exact definition of prosthetic embodiment itself. In a review published parallel to this article, we summarized the definitions of embodiment used in prosthetics literature and concluded that treating prosthetic embodiment as a combination of ownership and agency allows for embodiment to be quantified, and thus useful in translational research. Here, we review the potential mechanisms that give rise to ownership and agency considering temporal, spatial, and anatomical constraints. We then use this to propose a multi-dimensional framework where prosthetic embodiment arises within a spectrum dependent on the integration of volition and multi-sensory information as demanded by the degree of interaction with the environment. This framework allows for the different experimental paradigms on sensory feedback and prosthetic control to be placed in a common perspective. By considering that embodiment lays along a spectrum tied to the interactions with the environment, one can conclude that the embodiment of prosthetic devices should be assessed while operating in environments as close to daily life as possible for it to become relevant.
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Reimagining Prosthetic Control: A Novel Body-Powered Prosthetic System for Simultaneous Control and Actuation. PROSTHESIS 2022. [DOI: 10.3390/prosthesis4030032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Globally, the most popular upper-limb prostheses are powered by the human body. For body-powered (BP) upper-limb prostheses, control is provided by changing the tension of (Bowden) cables to open or close the terminal device. This technology has been around for centuries, and very few BP alternatives have been presented since. This paper introduces a new BP paradigm that can overcome certain limitations of the current cabled systems, such as a restricted operation space and user discomfort caused by the harness to which the cables are attached. A new breathing-powered system is introduced to give the user full control of the hand motion anywhere in space. Users can regulate their breathing, and this controllable airflow is then used to power a small Tesla turbine that can accurately control the prosthetic finger movements. The breathing-powered device provides a novel prosthetic option that can be used without limiting any of the user’s body movements. Here we prove that it is feasible to produce a functional breathing-powered prosthetic hand and show the models behind it along with a preliminary demonstration. This work creates a step-change in the potential BP options available to patients in the future.
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Iossa Fasano A, Mandolillo P, Loscalzo Y, Giannini M, Grippo G, Imbimbo I, Lauro Grotto R. Subjective Response Measurement to Prosthesis or Device Use: Validation of the Prosthetic-Bionic Paradigm Questionnaire (PBP-Q). INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19084656. [PMID: 35457523 PMCID: PMC9029706 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19084656] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/31/2022] [Revised: 04/06/2022] [Accepted: 04/08/2022] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Many subjects with somatic pathologies or traumas in their recent anamnesis tend to experience symptoms and changes to their daily life parameters after technically successful treatment. Hence, this study aims to validate an investigation tool inspired by the prosthetic-bionic paradigm-namely, the PBP-Q-which allows for the evaluation of variation in questions relating to identity, psychosociality, and psychopathology in relation to the use of a prosthesis or device. We gathered 118 participants (68 females and 50 males) aged between 27 and 94 years (Mean = 58.42 ± 15.17). We performed both exploratory (EFA) and confirmatory (CFA) factor analyses on this sample. Moreover, we calculated the internal consistency for the PBP-Q scales and the total score for the questionnaire's final 26-item and 5-factor versions. The five scales are psychological well-being; interpersonal relationships; professional relationships; autonomy and safety; addictions, compulsions, and obsessions. The internal consistency is good for both the total score and the subscales. In conclusion, overall, the PBP-Q has satisfactory psychometric properties, especially considering the measure's complexity. It provides a quick and effective way to evaluate the changes that might arise after the use of a prosthesis or device and, subsequently, has implications for clinical practice.
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- Augusto Iossa Fasano
- Cultural Scientific Association “Metandro”, 51100 Pistoia, Italy; (A.I.F.); (P.M.)
- School of Psychoanalytic and Group Analytic Psychotherapy SPPG, 89100 Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Cultural Scientific Association “Metandro”, 51100 Pistoia, Italy; (A.I.F.); (P.M.)
- School of Psychoanalytic and Group Analytic Psychotherapy SPPG, 89100 Reggio Calabria, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, School of Psychology, University of Florence, 50135 Florence, Italy; (M.G.); (R.L.G.)
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Health Sciences, School of Psychology, University of Florence, 50135 Florence, Italy; (M.G.); (R.L.G.)
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- Cardiology Department, Ospedale di Prato, 59100 Prato, Italy;
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- Clinical Psychology Unit, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00100 Rome, Italy;
- Department of Aging, Neurological, Orthopedic, and Head-Neck Sciences, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, 00100 Rome, Italy
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- Department of Health Sciences, School of Psychology, University of Florence, 50135 Florence, Italy; (M.G.); (R.L.G.)
- Multidisciplinary Laboratory for the Analysis of Relationships in Health Care (M.A.R.H.C. Lab.), University of Pistoia Uniser, 51100 Pistoia, Italy
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Marasco PD, Hebert JS, Sensinger JW, Beckler DT, Thumser ZC, Shehata AW, Williams HE, Wilson KR. Neurorobotic fusion of prosthetic touch, kinesthesia, and movement in bionic upper limbs promotes intrinsic brain behaviors. Sci Robot 2021; 6:eabf3368. [PMID: 34516746 DOI: 10.1126/scirobotics.abf3368] [Citation(s) in RCA: 39] [Impact Index Per Article: 13.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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- Paul D Marasco
- Laboratory for Bionic Integration, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, ND20, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.,Advanced Platform Technology Center, Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 10701 East Boulevard 151 W/APT, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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- Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1, Canada.,Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, Alberta Health Services, 10230-111 Avenue, Edmonton, Alberta T5G 0B7, Canada
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of New Brunswick, 25 Dineen Drive, Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 5A3, Canada
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- Laboratory for Bionic Integration, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, ND20, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA
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- Laboratory for Bionic Integration, Department of Biomedical Engineering, Lerner Research Institute, Cleveland Clinic, 9500 Euclid Avenue, ND20, Cleveland, OH 44195, USA.,Research Service, Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 10701 East Boulevard, Research 151, Cleveland, OH 44106, USA
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- Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Department of Medicine, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1, Canada
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of New Brunswick, 25 Dineen Drive, Fredericton, New Brunswick E3B 5A3, Canada
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Design of upper limb prosthesis using real-time motion detection method based on EMG signal processing. Biomed Signal Process Control 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.bspc.2021.103062] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/20/2022]
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Upper limb amputations, ranging from transhumeral to partial hand, can be devastating for patients, their families, and society. Modern paradigm shifts have focused on reconstructive options after upper extremity limb loss, rather than considering the amputation an ablative procedure. Surgical advancements such as targeted muscle reinnervation and regenerative peripheral nerve interface, in combination with technological development of modern prosthetics, have expanded options for patients after amputation. In the near future, advances such as osseointegration, implantable myoelectric sensors, and implantable nerve cuffs may become more widely used and may expand the options for prosthetic integration, myoelectric signal detection, and restoration of sensation. This review summarizes the current advancements in surgical techniques and prosthetics for upper limb amputees. Cite this article: Bone Joint J 2021;103-B(3):430-439.
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- Michael Geary
- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.,Reconstructive Center for Lost Limbs, OrthoCarolina Hand Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Atrium Health Musculoskeletal Institute, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA.,Reconstructive Center for Lost Limbs, OrthoCarolina Hand Center, Charlotte, North Carolina, USA
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Smail LC, Neal C, Wilkins C, Packham TL. Comfort and function remain key factors in upper limb prosthetic abandonment: findings of a scoping review. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2020; 16:821-830. [DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2020.1738567] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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- Lauren C. Smail
- Department of Psychology, Neuroscience & Behaviour, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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- School of Rehabilitation Science, McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada
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Valevicius AM, Boser QA, Chapman CS, Pilarski PM, Vette AH, Hebert JS. Compensatory strategies of body-powered prosthesis users reveal primary reliance on trunk motion and relation to skill level. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2020; 72:122-129. [PMID: 31862606 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2019.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/23/2019] [Revised: 11/27/2019] [Accepted: 12/03/2019] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND While body-powered prostheses are commonly used, the compensatory strategies required to operate body-powered devices are not well understood. Kinematic assessment in addition to standard clinical tests can give a comprehensive evaluation of prosthesis user function and skill. This study investigated the movement compensations of body-powered prosthesis users and determined whether a correlation is present between compensatory strategies and skill level, as measured by a standard clinical test. METHODS Five transradial body-powered prosthesis users completed two standardized upper limb tasks. A 12-camera motion capture system was used to obtain three-dimensional angular kinematics for eight degrees of freedom at the trunk, shoulder, and elbow. Range of motion was compared to a normative dataset. Pearson's correlation was used to assess the relationship between the Activities Measure for Upper Limb Amputees and range of motion for each degree of freedom. FINDINGS Participants displayed a statistically significant (P < .05) increase in range of motion at the trunk for both tasks. Shoulder flexion/extension range of motion was significantly reduced (P < .05) compared to normative values, but shoulder abduction/adduction range of motion did not show a consistent difference compared to norms. Skill level was correlated with range of motion for specific degrees of freedom at the trunk, shoulder, and elbow. INTERPRETATION Body-powered prosthesis users compensated with trunk movement and showed reduced motion for shoulder flexion/extension, with relatively normal shoulder abduction/adduction. Skill level was correlated with angular kinematic strategies, which may allow targeting of specific therapeutic interventions for reducing compensatory movements.
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- Aïda M Valevicius
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Alberta, 1098 Research Transition Facility, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2V2, Canada
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- Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, 5005 Katz Group Centre, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1, Canada
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- Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport and Recreation, University of Alberta, 3-100 University Hall, Van Vliet Complex, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2H9, Canada
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- Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, 5005 Katz Group Centre, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Alberta, 1098 Research Transition Facility, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2V2, Canada; Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta, Donadeo Innovation Centre for Engineering, 9211 116 Street NW, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 1H9, Canada; Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, Alberta Health Services, 10230 111 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5G 0B7, Canada
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Alberta, 1098 Research Transition Facility, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2V2, Canada; Division of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, University of Alberta, 5005 Katz Group Centre, Edmonton, Alberta T6G 2E1, Canada; Glenrose Rehabilitation Hospital, Alberta Health Services, 10230 111 Avenue NW, Edmonton, Alberta T5G 0B7, Canada.
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Bloomer C, Wang S, Kontson K. Kinematic analysis of motor learning in upper limb body-powered bypass prosthesis training. PLoS One 2020; 15:e0226563. [PMID: 31978051 PMCID: PMC6980621 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0226563] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/01/2019] [Accepted: 11/28/2019] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Motor learning and compensatory movement are important aspects of prosthesis training yet relatively little quantitative evidence supports our current understanding of how motor control and compensation develop in the novel body-powered prosthesis user. The goal of this study is to assess these aspects of prosthesis training through functional, kinematic, and kinetic analyses using a within-subject paradigm compared across two training time points. The joints evaluated include the left and right shoulders, torso, and right elbow. Six abled-bodied subjects (age 27 ± 3) using a body-powered bypass prosthesis completed the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test and the targeted Box and Blocks Test after five training sessions and again after ten sessions. Significant differences in movement parameters included reduced times to complete tasks, reduced normalized jerk for most joints and tasks, and more variable changes in efficiency and compensation parameters for individual tasks and joints measured as range of motion, maximum angle, and average moment. Normalized jerk, joint specific path length, range of motion, maximum angle, and average moment are presented for the first time in this unique training context and for this specific device type. These findings quantitatively describe numerous aspects of motor learning and control in able-bodied subjects that may be useful in guiding future rehabilitation and training of body-powered prosthesis users.
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- Conor Bloomer
- Division of Biomedical Physics, Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States of America
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- Division of Biomedical Physics, Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States of America
- Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland, United States of America
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- Division of Biomedical Physics, Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States of America
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Prosthetic Rehabilitation and Vascularized Composite Allotransplantation following Upper Limb Loss. Plast Reconstr Surg 2019; 143:1688-1701. [PMID: 31136485 DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000005638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/12/2023]
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BACKGROUND Upper limb loss is a devastating condition with dramatic physical, psychological, financial, and social consequences. Improvements in the fields of prosthetics and vascularized composite allotransplantation have opened exciting new frontiers for treatment and rehabilitation following upper limb loss. Each modality offers a unique set of advantages and limitations with regard to the restoration of hand function following amputation. METHODS Presented in this article is a discussion outlining the complex considerations and decisions encountered when determining patient appropriateness for either prosthetic rehabilitation or vascularized composite allotransplantation following upper limb loss. In this review, the authors examine how psychosocial factors, nature of injury, rehabilitation course, functional outcomes, and risks and benefits may affect overall patient selection for either rehabilitative approach. RESULTS This review summarizes the current state of the literature. Advancements in both prosthetic and biological strategies demonstrate promise with regard to facilitating rehabilitation following upper limb loss. However, there remains a dearth of research directly comparing outcomes in prosthetic rehabilitation to that following upper extremity transplantation. CONCLUSIONS Few studies have performed a direct comparison between patients undergoing vascularized composite allotransplantation and those undergoing prosthetic rehabilitation. Upper extremity transplantation and prosthetic reconstruction should not be viewed as competing options, but rather as two treatment modalities with different risk-to-benefit profiles and indications.
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Manero A, Smith P, Sparkman J, Dombrowski M, Courbin D, Kester A, Womack I, Chi A. Implementation of 3D Printing Technology in the Field of Prosthetics: Past, Present, and Future. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2019; 16:ijerph16091641. [PMID: 31083479 PMCID: PMC6540178 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph16091641] [Citation(s) in RCA: 60] [Impact Index Per Article: 12.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/24/2019] [Revised: 04/26/2019] [Accepted: 05/06/2019] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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There is an interesting and long history of prostheses designed for those with upper-limb difference, and yet issues still persist that have not yet been solved. Prosthesis needs for children are particularly complex, due in part to their growth rates. Access to a device can have a significant impact on a child’s psychosocial development. Often, devices supporting both cosmetic form and user function are not accessible to children due to high costs, insurance policies, medical availability, and their perceived durability and complexity of control. These challenges have encouraged a grassroots effort globally to offer a viable solution for the millions of people living with limb difference around the world. The innovative application of 3D printing for customizable and user-specific hardware has led to open-source Do It Yourself “DIY” production of assistive devices, having an incredible impact globally for families with little recourse. This paper examines new research and development of prostheses by the maker community and nonprofit organizations, as well as a novel case study exploring the development of technology and the training methods available. These design efforts are discussed further in the context of the medical regulatory framework in the United States and highlight new associated clinical studies designed to measure the quality of life impact of such devices.
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- Albert Manero
- Limbitless Solutions, University of Central Florida, 4217 E Plaza Drive, Orlando, FL 32816, USA.
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- Limbitless Solutions, University of Central Florida, 4217 E Plaza Drive, Orlando, FL 32816, USA.
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- Limbitless Solutions, University of Central Florida, 4217 E Plaza Drive, Orlando, FL 32816, USA.
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- Limbitless Solutions, University of Central Florida, 4217 E Plaza Drive, Orlando, FL 32816, USA.
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- Limbitless Solutions, University of Central Florida, 4217 E Plaza Drive, Orlando, FL 32816, USA.
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- Limbitless Solutions, University of Central Florida, 4217 E Plaza Drive, Orlando, FL 32816, USA.
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- Division of Trauma, Critical Care & Acute Care Surgery Department of Surgery, Oregon Health and Science University 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97239, USA.
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- Division of Trauma, Critical Care & Acute Care Surgery Department of Surgery, Oregon Health and Science University 3181 SW Sam Jackson Park Rd, Portland, OR 97239, USA.
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Resnik L, Acluche F, Lieberman Klinger S, Borgia M. Does the DEKA Arm substitute for or supplement conventional prostheses. Prosthet Orthot Int 2018; 42:534-543. [PMID: 28905665 DOI: 10.1177/0309364617729924] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Research on home use of advanced upper limb prostheses is needed. OBJECTIVES To describe and compare DEKA Arm usage patterns during the last 4 weeks of a home trial for participants with a personal prosthesis and those without. To compare usage patterns during home trial to those of the personal prosthesis prior to home trial. To evaluate user activity preferences for the DEKA Arm and personal prosthesis after a trial of home use. STUDY DESIGN Quasi-experimental, time-series design. METHODS Data from 17 participants were analyzed. At baseline, prosthesis users reported days and hours they wore and used personal device(s). Home trial diaries documented days and hours of wear and use for the DEKA Arm and personal device(s), if applicable. Questionnaires asked prosthesis users to list activities they could do with the DEKA Arm but not with their current prosthesis and vice versa and activities they preferred doing with either devices. RESULTS The DEKA Arm was worn 81% and used 73% of functioning days, averaging 4.2 h worn and 2.4 h used on days worn. During home trial, prosthesis users used personal devices and any prosthesis for fewer hours/day than at baseline. CONCLUSION The DEKA supplemented but did not substitute for the personal prosthesis. Clinical relevance Findings strongly suggest that given the limitations of the DEKA Arm and conventional prosthesis, persons with upper limb amputation would be best served and would be able to perform the widest range of activities if they had several types of devices.
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- Linda Resnik
- Providence VA Medical Center, Providence, RI, USA
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Resnik L, Acluche F, Borgia M. The DEKA hand: A multifunction prosthetic terminal device-patterns of grip usage at home. Prosthet Orthot Int 2018; 42:446-454. [PMID: 28914583 DOI: 10.1177/0309364617728117] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Research is needed to understand how upper limb prosthesis users take advantage of multiple grip options. OBJECTIVES To quantify usage of DEKA hand grip patterns during home use and compare patterns of usage at home to test sessions. STUDY DESIGN Observational study design. METHODS Data were collected from 21 subjects. Engineering data on grip were downloaded at various intervals. Proportion of time in each grip was calculated for the first 4 weeks of home use, later months, and test sessions (testing use) and compared statistically across intervals. Exploratory analyses compared grip proportion by DEKA Arm level and prior prosthesis use. RESULTS Three most commonly used grips during home use were power, pinch open, and lateral pinch. There were no significant differences between grip use during the first month and later months. Power grip was used 55% of the time at home and 23% of the time in testing use. Pinch closed, lateral, and chuck grip were used less at home than in tests. Comparisons were by configuration level and prosthetic use and no significant differences were found. CONCLUSION Patterns of DEKA hand grip usage differed between home and test environments, suggesting that users relied on fewer grip patterns at home. Clinical relevance These findings have implications for prosthetic training with multi-articulating terminal devices.
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- Linda Resnik
- Providence VA Medical Center, Providence, RI, USA
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Winslow BD, Ruble M, Huber Z. Mobile, Game-Based Training for Myoelectric Prosthesis Control. Front Bioeng Biotechnol 2018; 6:94. [PMID: 30050900 PMCID: PMC6050406 DOI: 10.3389/fbioe.2018.00094] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/28/2017] [Accepted: 06/22/2018] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Myoelectric prostheses provide upper limb amputees with hand and arm movement control using muscle activity of the residual limb, but require intensive training to effectively operate. The result is that many amputees abandon their prosthesis before mastering control of their device. In the present study, we examine a novel, mobile, game-based approach to myoelectric prosthesis training. Using the non-dominant limb in a group of able-bodied participants to model amputee pre-prosthetic training, a significant improvement in factors underlying successful myoelectric prosthesis use, including muscle control, sequencing, and isolation were observed. Participants also reported high levels of usability, and motivation with the game-based approach to training. Given fiscal or geographic constraints that limit pre-prosthetic amputee care, mobile myosite training, as described in the current study, has the potential to improve rehabilitation success rates by providing myosite training outside of the clinical environment. Future research should include longitudinal studies in amputee populations to evaluate the impact of pre-prosthetic training methods on prosthesis acceptance, wear time, abandonment, functional outcomes, quality of life, and return to work.
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- Design Interactive, Inc., Orlando, FL, United States
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Maat B, Smit G, Plettenburg D, Breedveld P. Passive prosthetic hands and tools: A literature review. Prosthet Orthot Int 2018; 42:66-74. [PMID: 28190380 PMCID: PMC5810914 DOI: 10.1177/0309364617691622] [Citation(s) in RCA: 53] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/11/2016] [Accepted: 01/05/2017] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND The group of passive prostheses consists of prosthetic hands and prosthetic tools. These can either be static or adjustable. Limited research and development on passive prostheses has been performed although many people use these prosthesis types. Although some publications describe passive prostheses, no recent review of the peer-reviewed literature on passive prostheses is available. OBJECTIVE Review the peer-reviewed literature on passive prostheses for replacement of the hand. STUDY DESIGN Literature review. METHODS Four electronic databases were searched using a Boolean combination of relevant keywords. English-language articles relevant to the objective were selected. RESULTS In all, 38 papers were included in the review. Publications on passive prosthetic hands describe their users, usage, functionality, and problems in activities of daily living. Publications on prosthetic tools mostly focus on sport, recreation, and vehicle driving. CONCLUSION Passive hand prostheses receive little attention in prosthetic research and literature. Yet one out of three people with a limb deficiency uses this type of prosthesis. Literature indicates that passive prostheses can be improved on pulling and grasping functions. In the literature, ambiguous names are used for different types of passive prostheses. This causes confusion. We present a new and clear classification of passive prostheses. Clinical relevance This review provides information on the users of passive prosthetic hands and tools, their usage and the functionality. Passive prostheses receive very little attention and low appreciation in literature. Passive prosthetic hands and tools show to be useful to many unilateral amputees and should receive more attention and higher acceptance.
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- Bartjan Maat
- Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands
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- Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands
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- Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands
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- Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Delft, The Netherlands
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Godfrey SB, Rossi M, Piazza C, Catalano MG, Bianchi M, Grioli G, Zhao KD, Bicchi A. SoftHand at the CYBATHLON: a user's experience. J Neuroeng Rehabil 2017; 14:124. [PMID: 29187203 PMCID: PMC5707829 DOI: 10.1186/s12984-017-0334-y] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/03/2017] [Accepted: 11/06/2017] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Roughly one-quarter of upper limb prosthesis users reject their prosthesis. Reasons for rejection range from comfort, to cost, aesthetics, function, and more. This paper follows a single user from training with and testing of a novel upper-limb myoelectric prosthesis (the SoftHand Pro) for participation in the CYBATHLON rehearsal to training for and competing in the CYBATHLON 2016 with a figure-of-nine harness controlled powered prosthesis (SoftHand Pro-H) to explore the feasibility and usability of a flexible anthropomorphic prosthetic hand. METHODS The CYBATHLON pilot took part in multiple in-lab training sessions with the SoftHand Pro and SoftHand Pro-H; these sessions focused on basic control and use of the prosthetic devices and direct training of the tasks in the CYBATHLON. He used these devices in competition in the Powered Arm Prosthesis Race in the CYBATHLON rehearsal and 2016 events. RESULTS In training for the CYBATHLON rehearsal, the subject was able to quickly improve performance with the myoelectric SHP despite typically using a body-powered prosthetic hook. The subject improved further with additional training using the figure-of-nine harness-controlled SHPH in preparation for the CYBATHLON. The Pilot placed 3rd (out of 4) in the rehearsal. In the CYBATHLON, he placed 5th (out of 12) and was one of only two pilots who successfully completed all tasks in the competition, having the second-highest score overall. CONCLUSIONS Results with the SoftHand Pro and Pro-H suggest it to be a viable alternative to existing anthropomorphic hands and show that the unique flexibility of the hand is easily learned and exploited.
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- Sasha Blue Godfrey
- Department of Advanced Robotics, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genoa, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Robotics, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genoa, Italy
- Research Center “Enrico Piaggio”, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Research Center “Enrico Piaggio”, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Research Center “Enrico Piaggio”, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
- Department of Information Engineering, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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- Department of Advanced Robotics, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genoa, Italy
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- Assistive and Restorative Technology Laboratory, Rehabilitation Medicine Research Center, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, USA
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- Department of Advanced Robotics, Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia, Genoa, Italy
- Research Center “Enrico Piaggio”, University of Pisa, Pisa, Italy
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Differences in Myoelectric and Body-Powered Upper-Limb Prostheses: Systematic Literature Review. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2017. [DOI: 10.1097/jpo.0000000000000159] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/26/2022]
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Resnik L, Klinger S. Attrition and retention in upper limb prosthetics research: experience of the VA home study of the DEKA arm. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2017; 12:816-821. [DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2016.1269212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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- Linda Resnik
- Health Services, Policy and Practice, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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- Health Services, Policy and Practice, Brown University, Providence, RI, USA
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Williams MR, Kirsch RF. Case study: Head orientation and neck electromyography for cursor control in persons with high cervical tetraplegia. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016; 53:519-30. [PMID: 27532681 DOI: 10.1682/jrrd.2014.10.0244] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/05/2015] [Revised: 07/31/2016] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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We evaluated the ability of an individual with a high cervical spinal cord injury (SCI) to control a cursor on a computer screen using two different user interfaces: (1) head movements measured via a head-mounted orientation sensor and (2) electromyography (EMG) signals from four head and neck muscles acquired using a 4-channel implanted upper-limb neuroprosthesis that had been deployed in an earlier study. The subject moved the cursor to a set of targets on the screen in a two-dimensional, center-out, target-acquisition task, and his performance was evaluated with a variety of performance measures to assess both position and velocity control accuracy. The subject's performance with both command sources was also compared with the performance of a group of nondisabled subjects. Head orientation provided more accurate performance but was less responsive than EMG. Both command sources showed some directionally dependent performance, with movement to diagonally located targets being performed by a series of sequential motions rather than via straight paths. Overall, the SCI subject's performance with each command source was similar to that reported for a nondisabled population using the same interfaces and performing the same task.
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- Matthew R Williams
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, OH; Cleveland FES Center, Cleveland, OH; and Louis Stokes Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Cleveland, OH
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Absence of an upper limb leads to severe impairments in everyday life, which can further influence the social and mental state. For these reasons, early developments in cosmetic and body-driven prostheses date some centuries ago, and they have been evolving ever since. Following the end of the Second World War, rapid developments in technology resulted in powered myoelectric hand prosthetics. In the years to come, these devices were common on the market, though they still suffered high user abandonment rates. The reasons for rejection were trifold - insufficient functionality of the hardware, fragile design, and cumbersome control. In the last decade, both academia and industry have reached major improvements concerning technical features of upper limb prosthetics and methods for their interfacing and control. Advanced robotic hands are offered by several vendors and research groups, with a variety of active and passive wrist options that can be articulated across several degrees of freedom. Nowadays, elbow joint designs include active solutions with different weight and power options. Control features are getting progressively more sophisticated, offering options for multiple sensor integration and multi-joint articulation. Latest developments in socket designs are capable of facilitating implantable and multiple surface electromyography sensors in both traditional and osseointegration-based systems. Novel surgical techniques in combination with modern, sophisticated hardware are enabling restoration of dexterous upper limb functionality. This article is aimed at reviewing the latest state of the upper limb prosthetic market, offering insights on the accompanying technologies and techniques. We also examine the capabilities and features of some of academia's flagship solutions and methods.
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- Ivan Vujaklija
- Institute of Neurorehabilitation Systems, Bernstein Focus Neurotechnology Göttingen, University Medical Center Göttingen, Georg-August University, Göttingen, Germany
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- Institute of Neurorehabilitation Systems, Bernstein Focus Neurotechnology Göttingen, University Medical Center Göttingen, Georg-August University, Göttingen, Germany
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- Christian Doppler Laboratory for Restoration of Extremity Function, Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, Department of Surgery, Medical University of Vienna, Vienna, Austria,
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Controzzi M, Clemente F, Barone D, Ghionzoli A, Cipriani C. The SSSA-MyHand: A Dexterous Lightweight Myoelectric Hand Prosthesis. IEEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng 2016; 25:459-468. [PMID: 27305682 DOI: 10.1109/tnsre.2016.2578980] [Citation(s) in RCA: 71] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/10/2022]
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The replacement of a missing hand by a prosthesis is one of the most fascinating challenges in rehabilitation engineering. State of art prostheses are curtailed by the physical features of the hand, like poor functionality and excessive weight. Here we present a new multi-grasp hand aimed at overcoming such limitations. The SSSA-MyHand builds around a novel transmission mechanism that implements a semi-independent actuation of the abduction/adduction of the thumb and of the flexion/extension of the index, by means of a single actuator. Thus, with only three electric motors the hand is capable to perform most of the grasps and gestures useful in activities of daily living, akin commercial prostheses with up to six actuators, albeit it is as lightweight as conventional 1-Degrees of Freedom prostheses. The hand integrates position and force sensors and an embedded controller that implements automatic grasps and allows inter-operability with different human-machine interfaces. We present the requirements, the design rationale of the first prototype and the evaluation of its performance. The weight (478 g), force (31 N maximum force at the thumb fingertip) and speed of the hand (closing time: <370 ms), make this new design an interesting alternative to clinically available multi-grasp prostheses.
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Wijk U, Carlsson I. Forearm amputees' views of prosthesis use and sensory feedback. J Hand Ther 2016; 28:269-77; quiz 278. [PMID: 25990442 DOI: 10.1016/j.jht.2015.01.013] [Citation(s) in RCA: 58] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/22/2014] [Revised: 01/20/2015] [Accepted: 01/30/2015] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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STUDY DESIGN Qualitative descriptive. INTRODUCTION The lack of sensory feedback in today's hand prostheses has been in focus recently but the amputees' experiences need to be further investigated. PURPOSE To explore forearm amputees' views of prosthesis use and sensory feedback. METHODS Thirteen unilateral congenital or traumatic forearm amputees were interviewed. The transcribed text was subjected to content analysis. RESULTS Prostheses both facilitate and limit occupational performance. Appearance is important for identity and blending into society. The feeling of agency regarding the prostheses is present but not that of body ownership. Future expectations concerned improved mobility, cosmetics, and sensory feedback. CONCLUSIONS This study allows a deeper understanding of the complex relationship between a prosthetic device and the wearer. Today's prostheses allow the wearer to feel agency concerning the artificial limb but the lack of sensory feedback seems to be an important factor still blocking the achievement of body ownership of the prosthesis. LEVEL OF EVIDENCE Not applicable.
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- Ulrika Wijk
- Department of Translational Medicine - Hand Surgery, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, SE-205 02, Malmö, Sweden.
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- Department of Translational Medicine - Hand Surgery, Lund University, Skåne University Hospital, SE-205 02, Malmö, Sweden
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Carey SL, Lura DJ, Highsmith MJ. Differences in myoelectric and body-powered upper-limb prostheses: Systematic literature review. ACTA ACUST UNITED AC 2016; 52:247-62. [PMID: 26230500 DOI: 10.1682/jrrd.2014.08.0192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 87] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/26/2014] [Revised: 02/12/2015] [Indexed: 11/05/2022]
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The choice of a myoelectric or body-powered upper-limb prosthesis can be determined using factors including control, function, feedback, cosmesis, and rejection. Although body-powered and myoelectric control strategies offer unique functions, many prosthesis users must choose one. A systematic review was conducted to determine differences between myoelectric and body-powered prostheses to inform evidence-based clinical practice regarding prescription of these devices and training of users. A search of 9 databases identified 462 unique publications. Ultimately, 31 of them were included and 11 empirical evidence statements were developed. Conflicting evidence has been found in terms of the relative functional performance of body-powered and myoelectric prostheses. Body-powered prostheses have been shown to have advantages in durability, training time, frequency of adjustment, maintenance, and feedback; however, they could still benefit from improvements of control. Myoelectric prostheses have been shown to improve cosmesis and phantom-limb pain and are more accepted for light=intensity work. Currently, evidence is insufficient to conclude that either system provides a significant general advantage. Prosthetic selection should be based on a patient's individual needs and include personal preferences, prosthetic experience, and functional needs. This work demonstrates that there is a lack of empirical evidence regarding functional differences in upper-limb prostheses.
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- Stephanie L Carey
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
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Hebert JS, Burger H. Return to Work Following Major Limb Loss. HANDBOOKS IN HEALTH, WORK, AND DISABILITY 2016. [DOI: 10.1007/978-1-4899-7627-7_28] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/14/2022]
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Dermitzakis K, Ioannides A, Lin HT. Robotic thumb grasp-based range of motion optimisation. ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY SOCIETY. IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY SOCIETY. ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2015; 2013:3163-6. [PMID: 24110399 DOI: 10.1109/embc.2013.6610212] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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With the thumb serving an important role in the function of the human hand, improving robotic prosthetic thumb functionality will have a direct impact on the prosthesis itself. So far, no significant work exists that examines the ranges of motion a prosthetic thumb should exhibit; many myoelectric prostheses arbitrarily select them. We question this design practice as we expect a significant functional volume reduction for performing certain activities vs. the maximum obtainable workspace. To this end, we compare and contrast four anatomically-accurate thumb models. We quantify their angular ranges of motion by generating point clouds of end-effector positions, and by computing their alpha-shape bounded volumes. Examining the function of the thumb for several grasps, we identify a 76% reduction of the required workspace volume vis-a-vis the maximum volume of a "'generic'" human thumb.
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Williams MR, Kirsch RF. Evaluation of head orientation and neck muscle EMG signals as three-dimensional command sources. J Neuroeng Rehabil 2015; 12:25. [PMID: 25881286 PMCID: PMC4355131 DOI: 10.1186/s12984-015-0016-6] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/22/2014] [Accepted: 02/19/2015] [Indexed: 11/15/2022] Open
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Background High cervical spinal cord injuries result in significant functional impairments and affect both the injured individual as well as their family and care givers. To help restore function to these individuals, multiple user interfaces are available to enable command and control of external devices. However, little work has been performed to assess the 3D performance of these interfaces. Methods We investigated the performance of eight human subjects in using three user interfaces (head orientation, EMG from muscles of the head and neck, and a three-axis joystick) to command the endpoint position of a multi-axis robotic arm within a 3D workspace to perform a novel out-to-center 3D Fitts’ Law style task. Two of these interfaces (head orientation, EMG from muscles of the head and neck) could realistically be used by individuals with high tetraplegia, while the joystick was evaluated as a standard of high performance. Performance metrics were developed to assess the aspects of command source performance. Data were analyzed using a mixed model design ANOVA. Fixed effects were investigated between sources as well as for interactions between index of difficulty, command source, and the five performance measures used. A 5% threshold for statistical significance was used in the analysis. Results The performances of the three command interfaces were rather similar, though significant differences between command sources were observed. The apparent similarity is due in large part to the sequential command strategy (i.e., one dimension of movement at a time) typically adopted by the subjects. EMG-based commands were particularly pulsatile in nature. The use of sequential commands had a significant impact on each command source’s performance for movements in two or three dimensions. Conclusions While the sequential nature of the commands produced by the user did not fit with Fitts’ Law, the other performance measures used were able to illustrate the properties of each command source. Though pulsatile, given the overall similarity between head orientation and the EMG interface, (which also could be readily included in a future implanted neuroprosthesis) the use of EMG as a command source for controlling an arm in 3D space is an attractive choice.
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- Matthew R Williams
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio. .,Cleveland FES Center, Cleveland, Ohio. .,Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio.
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio. .,Cleveland FES Center, Cleveland, Ohio. .,Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio. .,MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio.
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Bennett DA, Dalley SA, Truex D, Goldfarb M. A Multigrasp Hand Prosthesis for Providing Precision and Conformal Grasps. IEEE/ASME TRANSACTIONS ON MECHATRONICS : A JOINT PUBLICATION OF THE IEEE INDUSTRIAL ELECTRONICS SOCIETY AND THE ASME DYNAMIC SYSTEMS AND CONTROL DIVISION 2014; PP:1-8. [PMID: 26167111 PMCID: PMC4493929 DOI: 10.1109/tmech.2014.2349855] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/01/2023]
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This paper presents the design of an anthropomorphic prosthetic hand that incorporates four motor units in a unique configuration to explicitly provide both precision and conformal grasp capability. The paper describes the design of the hand prosthesis, and additionally describes the design of an embedded control system located in the palm of the hand that enables self-contained control of hand movement. Following the design description, the paper provides experimental characterizations of hand performance, including digit force capability, bandwidth of digit movement, physical properties such as size and mass, and electrical power measurements during activities of daily living.
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- Daniel A. Bennett
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37235 USA
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- Vanderbilt University, and is currently with Parker Hannifin Corp., Division of Human Motion and Control, Cleveland, OH 44124 USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37235 USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37235 USA
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McCool P, Chatlani N, Petropoulakis L, Soraghan JJ, Menon R, Lakany H. Lower Arm Electromyography (EMG) Activity Detection Using Local Binary Patterns. IEEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng 2014; 22:1003-12. [DOI: 10.1109/tnsre.2014.2320362] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022]
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Vasluian E, de Jong IGM, Janssen WGM, Poelma MJ, van Wijk I, Reinders-Messelink HA, van der Sluis CK. Opinions of youngsters with congenital below-elbow deficiency, and those of their parents and professionals concerning prosthetic use and rehabilitation treatment. PLoS One 2013; 8:e67101. [PMID: 23826203 PMCID: PMC3691115 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0067101] [Citation(s) in RCA: 37] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/21/2012] [Accepted: 05/14/2013] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background Youngsters with unilateral congenital below-elbow deficiency (UCBED) seem to function well with or without a prosthesis. Reasons for rejecting prostheses have been reported earlier, but unfortunately not those of the children themselves. Furthermore, reasons for acceptance are underexplored in the literature. Objectives To investigate opinions of children and early and late adolescents with UCBED, and those of their parents and healthcare professionals, concerning (1) reasons to wear or not to wear prostheses and (2) about rehabilitation care. Methods During one week of online focus group interviews, 42 children of 8–12 y/o, early and late adolescents of 13–16 and 17–20 y/o, 17 parents, and 19 healthcare professionals provided their opinions on various topics. This study addresses prosthetic use or non-use of prosthetics and rehabilitation care. Data were analyzed using the framework approach. Results Cosmesis was considered to be the prime factor for choosing and wearing a prosthesis, since this was deemed especially useful in avoiding stares from others. Although participants functioned well without prostheses, they agreed that it was an adjuvant in daily-life activities and sports. Weight and limited functionality constituted rejection reasons for a prosthesis. Children and adolescents who had accepted that they were different no longer needed the prosthesis to avoid being stared at. The majority of participants highly valued the peer-to-peer contact provided by the healthcare professionals. Conclusions For children and adolescents with UCBED, prostheses appeared particularly important for social integration, but much less so for functionality. Peer-to-peer contact seemed to provide support during the process of achieving social integration and should be embedded in the healthcare process.
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- Ecaterina Vasluian
- Department of Rehabilitation Medicine, University Medical Center Groningen, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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Farooq U, Khalid MZ, Wahab T, Shahbaz U, Iqbal J, Jafri H. Mechanical design of a tendon activated prosthetic hand. 2012 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF ROBOTICS AND ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE 2012. [DOI: 10.1109/icrai.2012.6413405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 09/01/2023]
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Muceli S, Farina D. Simultaneous and Proportional Estimation of Hand Kinematics From EMG During Mirrored Movements at Multiple Degrees-of-Freedom. IEEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng 2012; 20:371-8. [PMID: 22180516 DOI: 10.1109/tnsre.2011.2178039] [Citation(s) in RCA: 210] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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- Silvia Muceli
- Center for Sensory-Motor Interaction, Department of Health Science and Technology, Aalborg University, Aalborg DK-9220, Denmark.
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Dawson MR, Fahimi F, Carey JP. The development of a myoelectric training tool for above-elbow amputees. Open Biomed Eng J 2012; 6:5-15. [PMID: 22383905 PMCID: PMC3286842 DOI: 10.2174/1874230001206010005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 14] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/06/2011] [Revised: 01/25/2012] [Accepted: 01/25/2012] [Indexed: 11/24/2022] Open
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The objective of above-elbow myoelectric prostheses is to reestablish the functionality of missing limbs and increase the quality of life of amputees. By using electromyography (EMG) electrodes attached to the surface of the skin, amputees are able to control motors in myoelectric prostheses by voluntarily contracting the muscles of their residual limb. This work describes the development of an inexpensive myoelectric training tool (MTT) designed to help upper limb amputees learn how to use myoelectric technology in advance of receiving their actual myoelectric prosthesis. The training tool consists of a physical and simulated robotic arm, signal acquisition hardware, controller software, and a graphical user interface. The MTT improves over earlier training systems by allowing a targeted muscle reinnervation
(TMR) patient to control up to two degrees of freedom simultaneously. The training tool has also been designed to function as a research prototype for novel myoelectric controllers. A preliminary experiment was performed in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the MTT as a learning tool and to identify any issues with the system. Five able-bodied participants performed a motor-learning task using the EMG controlled robotic arm with the goal of moving five balls from one box to another as quickly as possible. The results indicate that the subjects improved their skill in myoelectric control over the course of the trials. A usability survey was administered to the subjects after their trials. Results from the survey showed that the shoulder degree of freedom was the most difficult to control.
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- Michael R Dawson
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Alberta, Alberta, Canada
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Dawson MR, Fahimi F, Carey JP. The Development of a Myoelectric Training Tool for Above-Elbow Amputees. Open Biomed Eng J 2012. [DOI: 10.2174/1874120701206010005] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/22/2022] Open
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The objective of above-elbow myoelectric prostheses is to reestablish the functionality of missing limbs and increase the quality of life of amputees. By using electromyography (EMG) electrodes attached to the surface of the skin, amputees are able to control motors in myoelectric prostheses by voluntarily contracting the muscles of their residual limb. This work describes the development of an inexpensive myoelectric training tool (MTT) designed to help upper limb amputees learn how to use myoelectric technology in advance of receiving their actual myoelectric prosthesis. The training tool consists of a physical and simulated robotic arm, signal acquisition hardware, controller software, and a graphical user interface. The MTT improves over earlier training systems by allowing a targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) patient to control up to two degrees of freedom simultaneously. The training tool has also been designed to function as a research prototype for novel myoelectric controllers. A preliminary experiment was performed in order to evaluate the effectiveness of the MTT as a learning tool and to identify any issues with the system. Five able-bodied participants performed a motor-learning task using the EMG controlled robotic arm with the goal of moving five balls from one box to another as quickly as possible. The results indicate that the subjects improved their skill in myoelectric control over the course of the trials. A usability survey was administered to the subjects after their trials. Results from the survey showed that the shoulder degree of freedom was the most difficult to control.
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Østlie K, Lesjø IM, Franklin RJ, Garfelt B, Skjeldal OH, Magnus P. Prosthesis use in adult acquired major upper-limb amputees: patterns of wear, prosthetic skills and the actual use of prostheses in activities of daily life. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2012; 7:479-93. [PMID: 22315926 DOI: 10.3109/17483107.2011.653296] [Citation(s) in RCA: 65] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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PURPOSE To describe patterns of prosthesis wear and perceived prosthetic usefulness in adult acquired upper-limb amputees (ULAs). To describe prosthetic skills in activities of daily life (ADL) and the actual use of prostheses in the performance of ADL tasks. To estimate the influence of prosthetic skills on actual prosthesis use and the influence of background factors on prosthetic skills and actual prosthesis use. METHOD Cross-sectional study analysing population-based questionnaire data (n = 224) and data from interviews and clinical testing in a referred/convenience sample of prosthesis-wearing ULAs (n = 50). Effects were analysed using linear regression. RESULTS 80.8% wore prostheses. 90.3% reported their most worn prosthesis as useful. Prosthetic usefulness profiles varied with prosthetic type. Despite demonstrating good prosthetic skills, the amputees reported actual prosthesis use in only about half of the ADL tasks performed in everyday life. In unilateral amputees, increased actual use was associated with sufficient prosthetic training and with the use of myoelectric vs cosmetic prostheses, regardless of amputation level. Prosthetic skills did not affect actual prosthesis use. No background factors showed significant effect on prosthetic skills. CONCLUSIONS Most major ULAs wear prostheses. Individualised prosthetic training and fitting of myoelectric rather than passive prostheses may increase actual prosthesis use in ADL.
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- Kristin Østlie
- Innlandet Hospital Trust, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ottestad, Norway.
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Østlie K, Lesjø IM, Franklin RJ, Garfelt B, Skjeldal OH, Magnus P. Prosthesis rejection in acquired major upper-limb amputees: a population-based survey. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2011; 7:294-303. [PMID: 22112174 DOI: 10.3109/17483107.2011.635405] [Citation(s) in RCA: 119] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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PURPOSE To estimate the rates of primary and secondary prosthesis rejection in acquired major upper-limb amputees (ULAs), to describe the most frequently reported reasons for rejection and to estimate the influence of background factors on the risk of rejection. METHOD Cross-sectional study analysing population-based questionnaire data (n = 224). Effects were analysed by logistic regression analyses and Cox regression analyses. RESULTS Primary prosthesis rejection was found in 4.5% whereas 13.4% had discontinued prosthesis use. The main reasons reported for primary non-wear were a perceived lack of need and discrepancies between perceived need and the prostheses available. The main reasons reported for secondary prosthesis rejection were dissatisfaction with prosthetic comfort, function and control. Primary prosthesis rejection was more likely in ULAs amputated at high age and in ULAs with proximal amputations. Secondary prosthesis rejection was more likely in proximal ULAs and in women. CONCLUSIONS Clinicians should be aware of the increased risk of rejection in proximal ULAs, elderly ULAs and in women. Emphasising individual needs will probably facilitate successful prosthetic fitting. Improved prosthesis quality and individualised prosthetic training may increase long-term prosthesis use. Further studies of the effect of prosthetic training and of the reasons for rejection of different prosthetic types are suggested.
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- Kristin Østlie
- Innlandet Hospital Trust, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Ottestad, Norway.
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ROCCELLA STEFANO, CARROZZA MARIACHIARA, CAPPIELLO GIOVANNI, CABIBIHAN JOHNJOHN, LASCHI CECILIA, DARIO PAOLO, TAKANOBU HIDEAKI, MATSUMOTO MUNEMICHI, MIWA HIROYASU, ITOH KAZUKO, TAKANISHI ATSUO. DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT OF FIVE-FINGERED HANDS FOR A HUMANOID EMOTION EXPRESSION ROBOT. INT J HUM ROBOT 2011. [DOI: 10.1142/s0219843607000996] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/18/2022]
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Among social infrastructure technologies, Robot Technology (RT) is expected to play an important role in solving the problems of the aging society. New generations of personal robots are expected to be capable of assisting humans in a variety of contexts and thus of interacting and communicating with them effectively and even in a friendly and natural way. Expressing human-like emotions is an important capability to this aim. The objectives of this work are the design and development of two five-fingered robotic hands for a humanoid upper body able to generate and express emotions. The specific design goals have been grasping and expression of emotions through hand gestures, as a complement to facial expression of emotions. The paper presents the design process of the robotic hands, named RCH-1 (Robocasa Hand No. 1), starting from the requirements deriving from their use in grasping and gestures. The resulting robotic hands are described in detail, together with the hand sensory systems. Experimental trials are then presented, aimed at assessing the hand performance and at validating their effectiveness in grasping and emotion expression, when mounted on the emotion expression humanoid robot WE-4R (Waseda Eye No. 4 Refined).
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- STEFANO ROCCELLA
- ARTS Lab, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Piazza Martiri della Libertà, 33, Pisa, 56127, Italy
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- ARTS Lab, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Piazza Martiri della Libertà, 33, Pisa, 56127, Italy
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- ARTS Lab, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Piazza Martiri della Libertà, 33, Pisa, 56127, Italy
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- ARTS Lab, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Piazza Martiri della Libertà, 33, Pisa, 56127, Italy
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- ARTS Lab, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Piazza Martiri della Libertà, 33, Pisa, 56127, Italy
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- ARTS Lab, Scuola Superiore Sant'Anna, Piazza Martiri della Libertà, 33, Pisa, 56127, Italy
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- Department of Mechanical Systems Engineering, Kogakuin University, 1-24-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 163-8677, Japan
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- Takanishi Lab, Waseda University, #59-308, 3-4-1 Ookubo, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 169-8555, Japan
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- Takanishi Lab, Waseda University, #59-308, 3-4-1 Ookubo, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 169-8555, Japan
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- Takanishi Lab, Waseda University, #59-308, 3-4-1 Ookubo, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 169-8555, Japan
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- Takanishi Lab, Waseda University, #59-308, 3-4-1 Ookubo, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 169-8555, Japan
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Dietrich C, Walter-Walsh K, Preissler S, Hofmann GO, Witte OW, Miltner WHR, Weiss T. Sensory feedback prosthesis reduces phantom limb pain: proof of a principle. Neurosci Lett 2011; 507:97-100. [PMID: 22085692 DOI: 10.1016/j.neulet.2011.10.068] [Citation(s) in RCA: 79] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/14/2011] [Revised: 10/25/2011] [Accepted: 10/27/2011] [Indexed: 11/16/2022]
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BACKGROUND Constrained functionality and phantom limb pain (PLP) are major concerns for forearm amputees. Neuroscientific investigations of PLP suggest that behaviorally relevant stimulation of the stump can decrease PLP. Furthermore the prosthesis user could use feedback information of the prosthesis hand for optimizing prosthesis motor control when handling soft and fragile objects. Somatosensory feedback information from a prosthetic hand may therefore help to improve prosthesis functionality and reduce phantom limb pain. OBJECTIVES We wanted to find out whether a two weeks training on a hand prosthesis that provides somatosensory feedback may help to improve prosthesis functionality and reduce phantom limb pain. METHODS Eight forearm amputees with phantom limb pain were trained for two weeks to use a hand prosthesis with somatosensory feedback on grip strength. RESULTS The current study demonstrates a significant increase of functionality of the prosthesis in everyday tasks. Furthermore, the study shows that usage of a prosthesis that provides somatosensory feedback on the grip strength is effective to reduce phantom limb pain. CONCLUSIONS A prosthesis with a feedback function appears to be a promising therapeutic tool to reduce phantom limb pain and to increase functionality in everyday tasks. Future studies should further investigate the scope of application of that principle.
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- Caroline Dietrich
- Department of Biological and Clinical Psychology, Friedrich Schiller University, Am Steiger 3/Haus 1, D-07743 Jena, Germany
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Wiste TE, Dalley SA, Atakan Varol H, Goldfarb M. Design of a Multigrasp Transradial Prosthesis. J Med Device 2011. [DOI: 10.1115/1.4004653] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/08/2022] Open
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This paper describes the design and performance of a new prosthetic hand capable of multiple grasp configurations, and capable of fingertip forces and speeds comparable to those used by healthy subjects in typical activities of daily living. The hand incorporates four motor units within the palm, which together drive sixteen joints through tendon actuation. Each motor unit consists of a brushless motor that drives one or more tendons through a custom two-way clutch and pulley assembly. After presenting the design of the prosthesis, the paper presents a characterization of the hand’s performance. This includes its ability to provide eight grasp postures, as well as its ability to provide fingertip forces and finger speeds comparable to those described in the biomechanics literature corresponding to activities of daily living.
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- Tuomas E. Wiste
- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37235
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37235
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37235
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN 37235
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Kyberd PJ, Hill W. Survey of upper limb prosthesis users in Sweden, the United Kingdom and Canada. Prosthet Orthot Int 2011; 35:234-41. [PMID: 21697204 DOI: 10.1177/0309364611409099] [Citation(s) in RCA: 59] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND As part of the process of improving prosthetic arms, it is important to obtain the opinions of the user population. OBJECTIVES To identify factors that should be focused on to improve prosthesis provision. STUDY DESIGN Postal questionnaire. METHODS The questionnaire was sent to 292 adults (aged 18 to 70 years) with upper-limb loss or absence at five centres (four in Europe) Participants were identified as regular attendees of the centres. RESULTS This questionnaire received a response from 180 users (response rate 62%) of different types of prosthetic devices. Responses showed that the type of prosthesis generally used was associated with gender, level of loss and use for work (Pearson chi-square, p-values below 0.05). The type of prosthesis was not associated with cause, side, usage (length per day, sports or driving) or reported problems. The findings did not identify any single factor requiring focus for the improvement of prostheses or prosthetic provision. CONCLUSIONS Every part of the process of fitting a prosthesis can be improved, which will have an effect for some of the population who use their devices regularly. There is, however, no single factor that would bring greater improvement to all users. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Based on information gained from a broad range of prosthesis users, no single aspect of prosthetic provision will have a greater impact on the use of upper limb prostheses than any other. Efforts to improve the designs of prosthetic systems can cover any aspect of provision.
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- Peter J Kyberd
- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, University of New Brunswick, Canada.
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Antfolk C, Balkenius C, Lundborg G, Rosén B, Sebelius F. Design and technical construction of a tactile display for sensory feedback in a hand prosthesis system. Biomed Eng Online 2010; 9:50. [PMID: 20840758 PMCID: PMC2949881 DOI: 10.1186/1475-925x-9-50] [Citation(s) in RCA: 28] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/05/2010] [Accepted: 09/14/2010] [Indexed: 11/10/2022] Open
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Background The users of today's commercial prosthetic hands are not given any conscious sensory feedback. To overcome this deficiency in prosthetic hands we have recently proposed a sensory feedback system utilising a "tactile display" on the remaining amputation residual limb acting as man-machine interface. Our system uses the recorded pressure in a hand prosthesis and feeds back this pressure onto the forearm skin. Here we describe the design and technical solution of the sensory feedback system aimed at hand prostheses for trans-radial/humeral amputees. Critical parameters for the sensory feedback system were investigated. Methods A sensory feedback system consisting of five actuators, control electronics and a test application running on a computer has been designed and built. Firstly, we investigate which force levels were applied to the forearm skin of the user while operating the sensory feedback system. Secondly, we study if the proposed system could be used together with a myoelectric control system. The displacement of the skin caused by the sensory feedback system would generate artefacts in the recorded myoelectric signals. Accordingly, EMG recordings were performed and an analysis of the these are included. The sensory feedback system was also preliminarily evaluated in a laboratory setting on two healthy non-amputated test subjects with a computer generating the stimuli, with regards to spatial resolution and force discrimination. Results We showed that the sensory feedback system generated approximately proportional force to the angle of control. The system can be used together with a myoelectric system as the artefacts, generated by the actuators, were easily removed using a simple filter. Furthermore, the application of the system on two test subjects showed that they were able to discriminate tactile sensation with regards to spatial resolution and level of force. Conclusions The results of these initial experiments in non-amputees indicate that the proposed tactile display, in its simple form, can be used to relocate tactile input from an artificial hand to the forearm and that the system can coexist with a myoelectric control systems. The proposed system may be a valuable addition to users of myoelectric prosthesis providing conscious sensory feedback during manipulation of objects.
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- Christian Antfolk
- Department of Electrical Measurements, Lund University, Lund, Sweden.
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Bouwsema H, van der Sluis CK, Bongers RM. Movement characteristics of upper extremity prostheses during basic goal-directed tasks. Clin Biomech (Bristol, Avon) 2010; 25:523-9. [PMID: 20362374 DOI: 10.1016/j.clinbiomech.2010.02.011] [Citation(s) in RCA: 40] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/17/2009] [Revised: 02/11/2010] [Accepted: 02/15/2010] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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BACKGROUND After an upper limb amputation a prosthesis is often used to restore the functionality. However, the frequency of prostheses use is generally low. Movement kinematics of prostheses use might suggest origins of this low use. The aim of this study was to reveal movement patterns of prostheses during basic goal-directed actions in upper limb prosthetic users and to compare this with existing knowledge of able-bodied performance during these actions. METHODS Movements from six users of upper extremity prostheses were analyzed, three participants with a hybrid upper arm prosthesis, and three participants with a myoelectric forearm prosthesis. Two grasping tasks and a reciprocal pointing task were investigated during a single lab session. Analyses were carried out on the kinematics of the tasks. FINDINGS When grasping, movements with both prostheses showed asymmetric velocity profiles of the reach and had a plateau in the aperture profiles. Reach and grasp were decoupled. Kinematics with the prostheses differed in that the use of upper arm prostheses required more time to execute the movements, while the movements were less smooth, more asymmetric, and showed more decoupling between reach and grasp. The pointing task showed for both prostheses less harmonic movements with higher task difficulty. INTERPRETATION Characterizing prosthetic movement patterns revealed specific features of prosthetic performance. Developments in technology and rehabilitation should focus on these issues to improve prosthetic use, in particular on improving motor characteristics and the control of the elbow, and learning to coordinate the reach and the grasp component in prehension.
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- Hanneke Bouwsema
- Center of Human Movement Sciences, University of Groningen, Groningen, The Netherlands.
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Wheeler J, Bark K, Savall J, Cutkosky M. Investigation of Rotational Skin Stretch for Proprioceptive Feedback With Application to Myoelectric Systems. IEEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng 2010; 18:58-66. [DOI: 10.1109/tnsre.2009.2039602] [Citation(s) in RCA: 98] [Impact Index Per Article: 7.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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Biddiss E, Beaton D, Chau T. Consumer design priorities for upper limb prosthetics. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2009; 2:346-57. [PMID: 19263565 DOI: 10.1080/17483100701714733] [Citation(s) in RCA: 234] [Impact Index Per Article: 15.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/22/2022]
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PURPOSE To measure consumer satisfaction with upper limb prosthetics and provide an enumerated list of design priorities for future developments. METHODS A self-administered, anonymous survey collected information on participant demographics, history of and goals for prosthesis use, satisfaction, and design priorities. The questionnaire was available online and in paper format and was distributed through healthcare providers, community support groups, and one prosthesis manufacturer; 242 participants of all ages and levels of upper limb absence completed the survey. RESULTS Rates of rejection for myoelectric hands, passive hands, and body-powered hooks were 39%, 53%, and 50%, respectively. Prosthesis wearers were generally satisfied with their devices while prosthesis rejecters were dissatisfied. Reduced prosthesis weight emerged as the highest priority design concern of consumers. Lower cost ranked within the top five design priorities for adult wearers of all device types. Life-like appearance is a priority for passive/cosmetic prostheses, while improved harness comfort, wrist movement, grip control and strength are required for body-powered devices. Glove durability, lack of sensory feedback, and poor dexterity were also identified as design priorities for electric devices. CONCLUSIONS Design priorities reflect consumer goals for prosthesis use and vary depending on the type of prosthesis used and age. Future design efforts should focus on the development of more light-weight, comfortable prostheses.
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- Elaine Biddiss
- Bloorview Research Institute, Toronto, Institute of Biomaterials and Biomedical Engineering, University of Toronto, Toronto, Canada
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