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Designing for Affordability, Application, and Performance: The International Transradial Adjustable Limb Prosthesis.

Authors :
Johnson, Alwyn
Lee, Jennifer
Veatch, Bradley
Source :
Journal of Prosthetics & Orthotics (JPO). Apr2012, Vol. 24 Issue 2, p80-85. 6p.
Publication Year :
2012

Abstract

The article offers information on the development of International Transradial Adjustable Limb (ITAL), new transradial prosthesis . The prosthesis is stated to be developed by a multidisciplinary that included, engineers, prosthetists, physicians, and amputees. ITAL is stated to comprise an innovative variable-compression, variable-geometry below-elbow interface, a new body-powered prehensor and other key qualities. It analyzes the results after the preliminary use and evaluation on ITAL.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10408800
Volume :
24
Issue :
2
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Prosthetics & Orthotics (JPO)
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
74573329
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1097/JPO.0b013e3182501fd7