PROSTHESIS FOR A FOREQUARTER AMPUTEE-LABORATORY EVALUATION.

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Abstract:

An upper extremity prosthesis for a forequarter amputee was laboratory evaluated. The evaluation consisted of an observation of the functional characteristics with emphasis on cable force and excursion levels, battery life, and cyclic tests. The results obtained indicate an acceptable level of performance. It was concluded that this type of prosthesis should satisfy the needs of the forequarter amputee to a great extent. Author

Author(s):
Hodge, John W.
Author Organization(s):
WALTER REED ARMY MEDICAL CENTER WASHINGTON D C ARMY MEDICAL BIOMECHANICAL RESEARCH LAB
Descriptive Note:
Technical rept.,
Pagination:
0016

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Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
TR-6703
Project Number(s):
DA-3A025601A821
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
*PROSTHETICS, WEAPONS, AMPUTEES, FORCE(MECHANICS), TORQUE, BATTERY COMPONENTS, ELECTRIC BATTERIES
Field(s)/Group(s):
Medicine and Medical Research
Report Date:
1967 Apr 01