title: Myoelectric prosthetic replacement in the upper-extremity amputee.
abstract: Myoelectric upper-extremity prostheses, which have opened up a new world of freedom and function for upper-extremity amputees, are examined in terms of patient acceptance, ease of use, and durability of the unit.
authors.affiliation: Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center, New York, New York.
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Dalsey
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Gomez
authors.forename: W H
authors.initials: WH
authors.lastname: Seitz
authors.forename: H M
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Dick
authors.forename: G
authors.initials: G
authors.lastname: Hutnick
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Akdeniz
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000674:Amputees; D001674:Bioelectric Energy Sources; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D003376:Counseling; D004389:Durable Medical Equipment; D005190:Family; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D005542:Forearm; D005544:Forecasting; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010349:Patient Compliance; D011474:Prosthesis Design