[Prosthesis control by traction instead of myoelectricity in upper arm amputations]

This paper is concerned with the provision of an upper limb prosthesis in the presence of an axillaris nerve paralysis and additional injuries such as clavicular and scapular fractures, dislocation of the shoulder and major psychological changes. Such paralysis and injuries exclude the use of a myoelectric prosthesis. The shoulder muscles were trained to provide traction forces which controlled an MGH-S hand (VIENNATONE).