Abstract:
The feedback provided by patients in the early development of components is essential to the
transition of new components into mainstream production and ultimately the success of the new
components. This feedback often allows the manufacturers to perform essential design changes
to the product to improve durability and function. The Multi-flex (MF) wrist is a compliant
prosthetic wrist unit that features both locking positions and spring assisted resistance. This
article reports on information gathered from questionnaires on the Motion Control MF wrist
during a recent field trial. This article will address the features of the MF wrist, data collected
from preliminary field trial questionnaires and the activities of daily living performed by a single
user while using the MF wrist.
