title: Adaptive equipment for C6 quadriplegia: an approach to effective, simple, and inexpensive devices.
abstract: Three simple and inexpensive devices were developed by a man with complete C6 quadriplegia to increase his independence: a reacher that allows him to lift and move objects ranging in size from ballpoint pens to beverage cans; a wrist splint that permits him to open pop-top cans, dial a telephone, open a drawer, and page through a book; and an implement holder that stabilizes small devices.
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011782:Quadriplegia / Q000534:rehabilitation* / Q000628:therapy; D012656:Self-Help Devices