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.
Citation
MEC '02 : the next generation : University of New Brunswick's Myoelectric Controls/Powered
Prosthetics Symposium, Fredericton, N.B., Canada, August 21-23, 2002 : conference
proceedings.
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