Upper Extremity Prosthetics: Current Options and Future Innovations.

J Hand Surg Am · Oct 2023 · Review

Xu W, Toyoda Y, Lin IC

Division of Plastic Surgery, Department of Surgery, University of Pennsylvania Health System, PA

Hand & Upper Extremity

SUMMARY — THE REDUCTIONReviews current upper extremity prosthetic options after major amputation, plus recent advances in motor control, sensory feedback, surgical techniques, and future directions that are improving patient satisfaction.
Abstract, as published

Major upper extremity amputations can have a considerable impact on patients' lives, altering their ability to independently perform activities of daily living and leading to changes in occupations and hobbies. Although upper extremity prosthetics have existed for millennia, recent advances have improved prosthetic motor control and sensory feedback, leading to increased overall satisfaction. The goal of this article was to describe the current options that exist for upper extremity prosthetics and explore the recent advances and future directions in prosthetic technology and surgical techniques.

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