PRELIMINARY FEEDBACK FROM FIELD TRIAL USERS OF THE MOTION CONTROL MULTI-FLEX WRIST

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.