Using electromyogram (EMG) signals to control upper-limb prostheses is an important
clinical option, offering a person with amputation autonomy of control by contracting residual …

As robotic devices are applied to problems beyond traditional manufacturing and industrial
settings, we find that interaction between robots and humans, especially physical interaction …

BACKGROUND: Bionic prosthetic hands are rapidly evolving. An in-depth knowledge of this
field of medicine is currently only required by a small number of individuals working in highly …

Myoelectric devices are controlled by electromyographic signals generated by contraction of
residual muscles, which thus serve as biological amplifiers of neural control signals …

Targeted muscle reinnervation (TMR) offers the potential for improved prosthetic function by
reclaiming the neural control information that is lost as a result of upper extremity …

The loss of a hand can significantly affect one's work and social life. For many patients, an
artificial limb can improve their mobility and ability to manage everyday activities, as well as …

Objective. Loss of even part of the upper limb is a devastating injury. In order to fully restore
natural function when lacking sufficient residual musculature, it is necessary to record …

Objective: The aims of this study were to identify factors or barriers in therapists' decisions to
acquire and use new technology devices (NTDs) and to examine rating differences across …

After an amputation, advanced prosthetic limbs can be used to interface with the nervous
system and restore motor function. Despite numerous breakthroughs in the field, many of the …

Ideally, a collaborative team approach is already in place between the certified prosthetist
(CP) and the occupational therapist (OT) before patients are casted for a prosthesis. Once …