2024/08/08 by Resnik, Linda, Borgia, Matthew, Heinemann, Allen +2
paper · doi:10.57922/mec.1942
A sample of 411 individuals with either unilateral or bilateral upper limb amputation (ULA) reported prostheses engagement when they performed a spectrum of common one- and two-handed tasks. We compared frequency of performing one- and two-handed activities by laterality (unilateral versus bilateral), by amputation level (for unilateral amputees), and by type of prosthesis used (for unilateral transradial amputees). A greater proportion of persons with bilateral amputations reported engaging their prosthesis in both one- and two-handed tasks. Those with more proximal amputation engaged their prostheses in fewer activities, and persons using myoelectric single degree of freedom devices engaged their prostheses in a greater proportion of activities as compared to those using other device types.