title: [Radio-carpal amputation and prosthesis].
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Centre de Rééducation Motrice du Docteur Ster, Lamalou-Les-Bains.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Cauquil
authors.forename: M N
authors.initials: MN
authors.lastname: Thaury
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: de Godebout
authors.forename: J
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Ster
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Ster
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Bouzigues
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Ducros
mesh_terms: 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*