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Upper Limb Prosthetic Adaptation/Redesign

Upper Limb Prosthetic Adaptation/Redesign. Cassie Edwards, Meg Stevenson, Amy Thomas, Meagan Williams Advisor: Dr. Mark Richter. Project Objectives . Design or modify an already existing design for an upper limb prosthetic for a boy with upper limb deformities Create an upper limb prosthesis.

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Upper Limb Prosthetic Adaptation/Redesign

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  1. Upper Limb Prosthetic Adaptation/Redesign Cassie Edwards, Meg Stevenson, Amy Thomas, Meagan Williams Advisor: Dr. Mark Richter

  2. Project Objectives • Design or modify an already existing design for an upper limb prosthetic for a boy with upper limb deformities • Create an upper limb prosthesis

  3. Project Background • 8 year old boy born without an ulna in either arm and only has a thumb and index finger on each hand • Limited use of elbows and fingers • Currently has an prosthesis which is used for limited independent dressing and some reaching tasks

  4. Project Background • Drawbacks: Taking prosthesis on and off takes considerable amount of time and effort • Redesign existing prosthesis to make it more functional for an active 8-year-old boy

  5. Work Completed • Requested permission to work with all of the people necessary. • Asked permission from the mother to let other people become involved. • Contacted Aaron Fitzsimmons, a local expert in the field of prosthetics who has agreed to help ensure the practicality of any proposed design and to aid in the creation of the prosthetic. • Obtained research materials from Aaron Fitzsimmons.

  6. Current Work • Waiting for a response from the mother. • Researching more extensively the current upper limb technology and components of those devices.

  7. Future Work • Decide on a device that we wish to modify to suit Matt's needs. • Begin actual design work.

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