Author:
Northmore-Ball MD,Heger H,Hunter GA
Abstract
The place of the myo-electric prosthesis in below-elbow amputees has been reviewed. Forty-three patients were seen and all possessed both a myo-electric prosthesis and a standard artificial limb. Nearly half the patients used the newer device almost all the time at work and many of these wore it for the majority of their waking hours. Its use at work was mainly related to the patient's type of job and here in turn there was concern about damaging the device. It is suggested that acceptance would be further increased if greater attention were paid to the durability of the arm and its glove. Criteria for prescription and future developments are discussed.
Publisher
British Editorial Society of Bone & Joint Surgery
Subject
Orthopedics and Sports Medicine,Surgery
Cited by
35 articles.
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