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A new prosthesis for the upper limb.

D W Lamb1, T D Dick, W B Douglas

  • 1Bio-Engineering Centre, Princess Margaret Rose Orthopaedic Hospital, Edinburgh, Scotland.

The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery. British Volume
|January 1, 1988
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A new body-powered upper limb prosthesis, the Princess Margaret Rose (PMR) prosthesis, offers a cosmetic, functioning hand. Clinical results in 15 patients show its effectiveness after above-elbow amputation.

Area of Science:

  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Prosthetics and Orthotics
  • Rehabilitation Medicine

Background:

  • Traditional upper limb prostheses often lack cosmetic appeal and functional integration.
  • Above-elbow amputations present unique challenges for prosthetic restoration.
  • The need for advanced prosthetic solutions that combine aesthetics and functionality is critical.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To introduce and describe the development of the Princess Margaret Rose (PMR) prosthesis.
  • To highlight the features and advantages of this novel body-powered upper limb prosthesis.
  • To present clinical outcomes of patients fitted with the PMR prosthesis.

Main Methods:

  • Development of a body-powered upper limb prosthesis with a cosmetic, functioning hand.

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  • Clinical fitting and evaluation of the PMR prosthesis in patients with above-elbow amputations.
  • Assessment of features, advantages, and patient outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • Successful development of the PMR prosthesis integrating cosmetic appearance with functional capabilities.
    • Positive clinical results observed in 15 patients following above-elbow amputation.
    • Demonstrated advantages of the new prosthetic design in patient application.

    Conclusions:

    • The Princess Margaret Rose (PMR) prosthesis represents a significant advancement in body-powered upper limb prosthetic technology.
    • The device offers a viable solution for above-elbow amputees seeking both aesthetic and functional restoration.
    • Further research and application of the PMR prosthesis are warranted.