Category: Prosthetics

Published Date: 21/11/2013
Posted in "Bionic" prostheses ADA technologies / Physionetics / Toughware PRX Artwork and Do It yourself Corner Becker Hand [Lock Grip, Imperial] {mechanical hand} Becker Hand [Lock Grip, Imperial] {mechanical hand} Brands Cable control Design principles Harness / shoulder strap History Hosmer Dorrance Material science MDP Meili Mechanical works Mert Lawwill Movohook 2Grip Otto Bock Prosthetic hook Prosthetic wrist connector Prosthetics Socket/liner Specifications and comparisons V2P Prehensor

Body powered arms [technical design overview]

Published Date: 14/11/2013
Posted in Activities of Daily Living and Sports ADA technologies / Physionetics / Toughware PRX Prosthetic hook Prosthetics Retro Trautman hook Workshop / Repairs / Tools

Retro [hook device review]

Published Date: 14/11/2013
Posted in "Bionic" prostheses Artwork and Do It yourself Corner Becker Hand [Lock Grip, Imperial] {mechanical hand} Becker Hand [Lock Grip, Imperial] {mechanical hand} Brands Prosthetics

‘Wooden’ Arm Rejuvenates Amputee’s Outlook [Becker hand and prosthetic arm design success story]

Published Date: 13/11/2013
Posted in Academic research (review) Academic research under The Amputee Excuse (TAE) Artwork and Do It yourself Corner Design principles Disability and the public Impact of visible disability on non-disabled people Prosthetics Red Hand Series / Technical Design Series Research tips

Can looking at a hand make your skin crawl? – Poliakoff E. et al, 2013 [review]

Published Date: 06/10/2013
Posted in Algorithm regarding best choice of prosthetic arm Design principles Design simplicity and efficiency Prosthetics Support

Death cycle of hope for right below elbow amputees [and attempts to escape from it]

Published Date: 08/09/2013
Posted in Becker Hand [Lock Grip, Imperial] {mechanical hand} Becker Hand [Lock Grip, Imperial] {mechanical hand} Brands Funny stuff on eBay Prosthetics

Becker hand sold as “rare antique late 19th century prosthetic articulated hand” on eBay for 1800 USD [funny stuff on eBay]

Published Date: 10/08/2013
Posted in 3D Printing Artwork and Do It yourself Corner Design principles Prosthetics Red Hand Series / Technical Design Series Science fiction

University of Washington 2010 – students design prosthetic arms [review / what to do with a 3D printer]

Published Date: 06/08/2013
Posted in Art Attitude Disability and the public Media Objectification Prosthetics Science fiction Stigmatization

Prosthetic culture #3

Published Date: 29/07/2013
Posted in Activities of Daily Living and Sports ANPPN Activites of No Particular Prosthetic Need Health Overuse Reduction Prosthetics Science fiction

Torque values for prosthetic arms and lifting weights when considering forearm osseointegration [estimation]

Published Date: 11/07/2013
Posted in Material science Prosthetics Prototype development

Plastic – can be sprayed on as fabric [new material]

Published Date: 11/07/2013
Posted in Material science Means of orthopedic/technical support other than prosth Prosthetics Prototype development

Plastic — heals [new material]

Published Date: 04/06/2013
Posted in "Bionic" prostheses Activities of Daily Living and Sports Becker Hand [Lock Grip, Imperial] {mechanical hand} Becker Hand [Lock Grip, Imperial] {mechanical hand} Becker Phantom Bionic Brands Driving Prosthetics

Becker Phantom Bionic hand – turning ignition key, releasing hand brake [#stuffthatworks]

Published Date: 27/05/2013
Posted in "Bionic" prostheses Attitude Design principles Disability and the public Mechanical works Media publishing adequate content Prosthetics Prototype development Support Work

Chinese farmer makes functional affordable prosthetic arms [amputee driven innovation]