Project Scope
By addressing some of the main causes of prostheses rejection, it is hoped that a more desirable prosthesis can be made. The body-powered and simple myoelectric prostheses that the majority of the population uses have seen little advancement in technology and continue to fall short of the user's needs. The current prostheses are expensive, cumbersome to take on and off, heavy, and uncomfortable. Therefore, there is a need for a light-weight, inexpensive prosthesis that is easy to use and improves the functionality of the user. Additionally, to improve acceptance rates of the prosthesis, the device should have the ability to fit children at an early age. Different levels of upper extremity limb difference present unique challenges and requirements for prosthetic devices. To narrow the scope of the project, the device will be designed for patients with transradial limb difference, the most common level of upper extremity limb difference.
By addressing some of the main causes of prostheses rejection, it is hoped that a more desirable prosthesis can be made. The body-powered and simple myoelectric prostheses that the majority of the population uses have seen little advancement in technology and continue to fall short of the user's needs. The current prostheses are expensive, cumbersome to take on and off, heavy, and uncomfortable. Therefore, there is a need for a light-weight, inexpensive prosthesis that is easy to use and improves the functionality of the user. Additionally, to improve acceptance rates of the prosthesis, the device should have the ability to fit children at an early age. Different levels of upper extremity limb difference present unique challenges and requirements for prosthetic devices. To narrow the scope of the project, the device will be designed for patients with transradial limb difference, the most common level of upper extremity limb difference.