UPPER LIMB PROSTHETICS-SHOULDER PROSTHESES

SUMMARY

1. All shoulder prostheses consist of a terminal device, wrist unit, forearm section, elbow unit, humeral and shoulder sections, harness, and control cable system.

2. Terminal device, wrist unit, forearm section, and elbow units are identical to those used in transhumeral prostheses.

3. The shoulder section includes a socket, which provide comfort, stability and a means of utilizing remaining shoulder girdle mobility for control of the prosthesis.

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