Dual operated lateral thumb hand prosthesis

Details Dual operated lateral thumb hand prosthesis Dual operated lateral thumb hand prosthesis

1979-08-20

1981-03-31

Richman, Barry

3 121, 3 127, A61F 106

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042584418

ABSTRACT:
A hand and lower arm prosthesis is provided for amputees who have the amputation stump of the lower arm muscularly connected to the upper arm, the prosthesis including a lateral thumb pinch utilizing a key grip with spring closure force connected to the upper arm elbow and in combination connected to the opposite shoulder to translate force of humeral flexion electively, alternately or in combination, with pronation and supination to the thumb pinch.

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