Coactivation index of children with congenital upper limb reduction deficiencies before and after using a wrist-driven 3D printed partial hand prosthesis

Coactivation index of children with congenital upper limb reduction deficiencies before and after using a wrist-driven 3D printed partial hand prosthesis

Abstract Background Co-contraction is the simultaneous activation of agonist and antagonist muscles that produces forces around a joint. It is unknown if the use of a wrist-driven 3D printed transitional prostheses has any influence on the neuromuscular motor control strategies of the affected hand...

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Main Authors: Jorge M. Zuniga, Katsavelis Dimitrios, Jean L. Peck, Rakesh Srivastava, James E. Pierce, Drew R. Dudley, David A. Salazar, Keaton J. Young, Brian A. Knarr
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-06-01
Series:Journal of NeuroEngineering and Rehabilitation
Subjects:
Additive manufacturing
Computer-aided design
Motor control
Reaching
Custom-made prostheses
Hand
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12984-018-0392-9

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