Impact of Michelangelo prosthetic hand: Findings from a crossover longitudinal study
Martina Luchetti, et al.
This study explores the potential effect of the
Michelangelo prosthetic hand on a sample of transradial
prosthesis users (6 men). Amputation- and
prosthetic-related factors, along with psychological
and social factors, were assessed over a 6 mo period.
Although the sample included highly functional
participants, improvements in practical tasks and
activities of daily living were observed after 3 mo
of device home use. From clinical interviews at
6 mo, the Michelangelo prosthetic hand appeared to
further restore hand function and natural appearance,
easing social interaction with others. However, concerns
about dimension, noise, and weight were also
expressed by a few participants.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/JRRD.2014.11.0283
Volume 52 Number 5, 2015
Pages 605 — 618
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This article and any supplementary material should be cited as follows:
Luchetti M, Cutti AG, Verni G, Sacchetti R, Rossi N. Impact of Michelangelo prosthetic hand: Findings from a crossover longitudinal study. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2015; 52(5):605–18.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/JRRD.2014.11.0283
Luchetti M, Cutti AG, Verni G, Sacchetti R, Rossi N. Impact of Michelangelo prosthetic hand: Findings from a crossover longitudinal study. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2015; 52(5):605–18.
http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/JRRD.2014.11.0283
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