title: Research and development of functional aids.
abstract: Four aids, developed by the Department for Research and Development from existing ideas and being used in Revalidatiecentrum "De Hoogstraat" by patients with a spinal cord injury, are described. These aids are: a dynamic elbow extension orthosis; a modified flexor hinge splint; a rolling writing aid, and a urinary device for females.
mesh_terms: D004550:Elbow; D005260:Female; D006236:Handwriting; D006801:Humans; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D010243:Paralysis / Q000534:rehabilitation; D013119:Spinal Cord Injuries / Q000534:rehabilitation*; D013165:Splints; D013232:Steel; D014554:Urination
chemical_list: D013232:Steel