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Hand Functions of Myoelectric and 3D-Printed Pressure-Sensored Prosthetics: A Comparative Study.
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Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine . Oct2017, Vol. 41 Issue 5, p875-880. 6p. - Publication Year :
- 2017
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Abstract
- The loss of an upper limb significantly limits the functional activities of daily living. A huge emphasis is placed on the manipulation, shape, weight, and comfort of a prosthesis, to enable its use as an inherent body part. Even with technological advances, customized upper-extremity myoelectric prosthesis remain heavy and expensive. The high cost of upper-extremity prosthesis is an especially steep economic barrier for patients. Three-dimensional (3D) printing is a promising avenue for reducing the cost of prosthesis. We applied 3D-printed pressure-sensored prosthetics to a traumatic transradial amputee, and compared the hand functions with a customized myoelectric prosthesis. The 3D-printed pressure-sensored prosthetics showed low grip strength and decreased dexterity compared to the conventional myoelectric prosthesis. Although there were a few limitations, the fabrication of prosthesis with 3D printing technology can overcome previous problems such as high production cost, long fabrication period and heavy weight. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 22340645
- Volume :
- 41
- Issue :
- 5
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- Annals of Rehabilitation Medicine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 126021219
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.5535/arm.2017.41.5.875