Browsing by Author "Bertels, Thomas"
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BIOMECHANIC ASPECTS AND PATIENT NEEDS LEAD THE PATH TO A UNIQUE WRISTJOINT FOR MYOELECTRIC PROSTHESIS
(2005)The wrist plays an important role for the function of the human hand. The wrist joint is a complicated anatomical unit, consisting of various bones, ligaments and muscles. The distal and proximal joints combined with the ... -
BIOMECHANICAL ANALYSIS IN ARM PROSTHETICS OBJECTIFYING OF FUNCTIONAL ADVANTAGES OFFERED BY WRIST FLEXION
(2008)By means of flexion wrists the functionality of prosthetic fittings for upper extremities can be improved significantly. Objects can be manipulated more favourably. Furthermore an optimized gripping position allows an ... -
Breathable Liner For Transradial Prostheses
(2011)The socket as the link between residual limb and prosthetic components is the crucial part of the prosthesis influencing the amputee’s acceptance considerably. In addition to protection from outside influences, the skin ...
