intro to ULP and TD Flashcards
name upper limb prosthetics components used in above elbow levels:
(all 8) : TD, wrist units, forearm ext., elbow joint, arm ext., socket, suspension, control
types of ULP are subdivided based on: 2 things..
power source, control method
a passive TD that is often prescribed for infants and sport activities in adults are
mitts
voluntary opening hooks types are
- split hook 2. work hook 3. two-load 4. contour hook 5.CAPP TD
a TD with two canted fingers
split hook
advantages of canted fingers?
facilitates visual inspection during fine motor tasks
a TD referred to as farmer’s hook
work hook
what material is work hook made from?
stainless steel
Has symmetrical “lyre-shaped” fingers makes suitable to grasp cylindrical objects such as bottles more readily.
two-load hook
why is two-load hook not suitable for heavy duty?
the fingers are hollow alloy
Has two “C”-shaped fingers to facilitate cylindrical grasp
contour hook
what type of TD has acceptance greatest for unilateral trans-radial amputees, particularly those with long residual limbs.
voluntary closing TD
why the amputee must maintain continuous force to grasp an object using a VC ?
because most of them have no locking mechanism
The most common indication for body-powered hands is?
to be used in social occasions
