WK4: External Power Control Flashcards
1
Q
TR/WD Control & Suspension
Practioner Reported % of Practice
A
- Body powered (52%)
- Myoelectric (32%)
- Passive and/or aesthetic (12%)
2
Q
Stevens 2018 findings
BP vs Myo
A
Use of body power BEFORE myoelectric power
* Based on commonly used clinical progression
* not intended to be used for restricted access
3
Q
Carey 2015 findings
evidence for BP vs Myo
A
Empirical evidence is lacking to indicate functional differences in outcome or use of body powered and externally powered prosthesis
4
Q
Factors to consider for EP component selection
Component Factors
A
- availability
- weight
- cost
- cosmesis
- noise
- durability
- compatibility
5
Q
Factors to consider for EP component selection
Patient Factors
A
- Limb length
- gadget tolerance
- environmental factors
6
Q
Myoelectric Control Diagram
A
7
Q
Other EP Control Options
A
- Potentiometers
- Force Transducers
- Force sensing resistors
- switches
8
Q
Other EP Components
A
- Wrists
- elbows
- shoulders
9
Q
Newer Tech
A
- pattern recognition
- impanted electrodes
