[Radio-carpal amputation and prosthesis].
Radio-carpal amputation was rejected for a long time because of the difficulties of fitting both myoelectrical and mechanical prostheses, only allowing a purely aesthetic prosthesis. As a result of miniaturization of control systems and the progress in computers, we believe that this now constitutes the best site for amputation whenever it is possible. Preservation of the antero-posterior bony contours of the radius allows the use of short sockets attached by a system of clips. In this way, flexion-extension of the elbow is left free and the movements of pronation and supination can be used. Liberation of the proximal joints facilitates integration of the prosthetic hand.
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Centre de Rééducation Motrice du Docteur Ster, Lamalou-Les-Bains.
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de Godebout
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Ster
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Bouzigues
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D000671:Amputation, Surgical; D000672:Amputation Stumps; D001186:Artificial Limbs; D001698:Biomedical Engineering; D002348:Carpal Bones / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*; D004550:Elbow / Q000502:physiology; D004594:Electrophysiology; D006225:Hand; D006801:Humans; D009068:Movement; D009119:Muscle Contraction / Q000502:physiology; D019736:Prostheses and Implants; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011884:Radius / Q000473:pathology / Q000601:surgery*