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The Trans-radial amputation can significantly affect the level of autonomy and the capability of performing daily living, working and social activities. The current prosthetic solutions contribute to overcome the problem to a certain extent due to limitations of the upper limb prosthetic component availability. So, one common problem in trans-radial prosthesis is functional limitation of supination and pronation which results minimised ADL activities. As the pronation and supination movements is lost in ideal, short and very short level of trans-radial stump. Solutions to this formidable problem needs a provision of special design in the forearm to allow pronation in the terminal device whenever its required. Here in this study an innovative technique is introduced, which overcomes the above concerned issues i.e., current trans-radial prosthetic functional limitations, in terms of user’s satisfaction and activities of daily living (ADL). The ultimate goal is to provide new design inputs in the upper extremity prosthetic field and, contemporary, increase user satisfaction rates and reduce device abandonment. Key words: Upper limb, Trans-radial amputation, Pronation, Wrist unit, ADL. |
