학술논문
Introduction of a functional below-elbow prosthesis which assumes elbow-joint movement as a power source / 肘関節運動を力源とした前腕能動義手の紹介
Document Type
Journal Article
Author
Source
日本義肢装具学会誌 / Bulletin of the Japanese Society of Prosthetics and Orthotics. 2013, 29(4):266
Subject
Language
Japanese
ISSN
0910-4720
1884-0566
1884-0566
Abstract
A purpose of this thesis is to introduce a functional below-elbow prosthesis which does not use a harness. The problem with this functional arm in our examination process was the control of the terminal device and suspension of the functional arm. The control of the terminal device was improved by four phases of lever-type locking mechanisms. The suspension of the functional arm was improved by using a silicone liner. The improved functional arm was used in activities of daily living by a patient for 21 months and led to the improvement of a damaged part. Finally, the functional arm that we made was approved as an exceptional prosthesis in Okayama and was a candidate for the public funding.