Abstract:
This presentation describes transhumeral and transradial prostheses which have been
successfully fit to patients using electrodes installed in roll-on suspension sleeves. Metal
electrodes and modified wiring systems have been developed and tested along with
techniques for installing electrodes in roll-on sleeves to provide improved suspension and
electrode contact. This series of patients has shown that a Roll-on sleeve is an excellent way
to achieve superior suspension and greater range of motion. Information will be presented to
document the increase in suspension and range of motion in several patients who were fit with
both traditional and roll-on suspension systems. This design maintains consistent electrode
contact for patients, especially those who have volume changes or experience difficulty with
the traditional suspension methods. This system is adaptable to many prosthetic hand and
elbow systems and amputation levels. Future research directions will be suggested to
improve this system and make it available to a wider population of users.
