title: Acceptability of the NYU Number 1 Child-sized Body-powered Hand. New York University.
abstract: The NYU Number 1 Child-sized Body-powered Hand was field tested on 24 children with below-elbow limb deficiency. Identical in size (14.4cm, four-knuckle circumference) and shape to the Systemteknik myoelectric number 1 size hand, this hand offers a new prescription alternative for very young children with upper-limb amputation. The participating children and prosthetic clinic teams reacted very favorably to the hand's appearance, function, and light weight. Maintenance reports during the three-month trial were primarily concerned with glove damage. Overall, the hand was received enthusiastically, and is now in commercial production.
authors.affiliation: New York University Post-Graduate Medical School, NY 10016.
authors.forename: D E
authors.initials: DE
authors.lastname: Krebs
authors.forename: W
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Lembeck
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Fishman
mesh_terms: D001186:Artificial Limbs; D001291:Attitude of Health Personnel; D001294:Attitude to Health; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005260:Female; D006225:Hand; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D010342:Patient Acceptance of Health Care; D011474:Prosthesis Design; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires