UPPER LIMB PROSTHETICS-A. COMPONENTS

SUMMARY

All upper limb prostheses possess:
A. Terminal device
B. Wrist unit

In addition to terminal devices & wrist units, a transradial amputee with a body-powered prosthesis will also need:

C. Socket
D. Elbow hinge
E. Transradial harness suspension
F. Control cable systems (note that this is only compatible with a Figure-of-9 harness)

In addition to terminal devices & wrist units, a transhumeral amputee with a body-powered prosthesis will also need:

G. Forearm
H. Elbow unit
I. Upper arm
J. Socket
K. Transhumeral harness suspension
L. Control cable systems

Reference(s)

Cifu, D.X. (2020). Braddom’s physical medicine and rehabilitation. Elsevier. Get it on Amazon.
Cuccurullo, S. (2019). Physical medicine and rehabilitation board review. New York: Demosmedical. Get it on Amazon.
O’Young, B., Young, M.A. and Stiens, S.A. (2008). Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Secrets. Mosby. Get it on Amazon.