Browsing by Author "Uellendahl, Jack E."
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CUSTOM SILICONE SOCKETS FOR MYOELECTRIC PROSTHESES
(2005)Sockets for myoelectric prostheses have not changed significantly over the past 30 years. The Otto Bock Muenster style socket (MyoBock) was developed in the late 1960’s by Fruzinsky based on the original Muenster design ... -
EXPERIENCE WITH SILICONE SUCTION SOCKETS USI NG MYOELECTRIC CONTROL
(2002)The use of silicone or similar material with distal attachment as a suspension system has gained great acceptance and usage for lower limb amputees. Since its introduction in the mid 1980’s by Kristinsson, the silicone ... -
MANAGEMENT OF HIGH LEVEL BILATERAL ARM AMPUTEES WHO USE WHEELCHAIRS FOR MOBILITY
(2005)Management of the high-level bilateral arm amputee poses many challenges to the prosthetist and rehabilitation team. When the amputee is also in a wheelchair, use of arm prostheses becomes more difficult. Positioning of ... -
MANAGEMENT OF THE VERY SHORT/HUMERAL NECK TRANSHUMERAL AMPUTEE
(2005)Prosthesis control for persons with very short (axilla level) transhumeral (VSTH) amputation can be challenging. Due to the short lever arm, fully body-powered options are often not possible due to the lack of available ...
