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A Narrative Review: Current Upper Limb Prosthetic Options and Design by Lauren Trent; Michelle Intintoli; Pat Prigge; Chris Bollinger; Lisa Smurr Walters; Dan Conyers; John Miguelez; Tiffany Ryan is a Health Professions article available to read on EtoBox.

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This review was conducted to provide an overview of current literature as it relates to upper limb difference, available componentry, and prosthetic options and design. Emerging technologies combined with an increased awareness of the limb difference community have contributed to recent advancements in upper extremity prosthetics. A search of five major clinical databases utilizing keywords relating to upper limb prostheses, componenty and limb difference levels resulted in over 1200 articles. These articles were subjected to inclusion and exclusion criteria in order to identify current peer reviewed research relevant to this topic. Fifty-five applicable articles and sources of standards were reviewed based on the inclusion and exclusion criteria, presenting five general options for prosthetic intervention. This information was assimilated and categorized in this article, which provides an overview of the aforementioned options. While a noteworthy amount of research focuses on technological advancements, the five options for prosthetic intervention are inherently represented in the current literature. For individuals with upper limb difference, as well as their care team, successfu

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Author

Lauren Trent; Michelle Intintoli; Pat Prigge; Chris Bollinger; Lisa Smurr Walters; Dan Conyers; John Miguelez; Tiffany Ryan

Publisher

Informa plc; Informa UK (Taylor & Francis); Taylor & Francis; Informa UK Limited (ISSN 1748-3107)

Published

2019

Language

EN

Field

Health Professions (Health Sciences)