Re: UCLA CAPP TD
Shida Joanne, OTR
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Re: UCLA CAPP TD
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Shida Joanne, OTR
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Steven and List members:
Here are my comments regarding the CAPP TD. I work at Shriners Hospital -
CAPP and we fit many of these devices.
1. The CAPP TD is a nice device for the infant (first prosthesis) since
parents can passively open the TD and place toys inside. The only problem is
that it does not look like a hand.
2. The CAPP TD when activated with a cable/Dacron line (around 18-24 months)
is easy for a toddler to learn to use. These children can get good opening,
place an object inside, and relax tension on the line for closure. The CAPP
TD holds most toys/objects fairly well. Toddlers are not developmentally
ready to handle some of the other types of terminal devices.
3. The only objects/activities that we have found the CAPP TD to not work as
well with: bike handles or other cylindrical objects. Mechanical hands tend
to work better since objects fit nicely into the well of the hand.
4. The CAPP TD is usually appropriate until the child is 8-10 years old.
Although we do have some older children who like and want to continue with
this device. Most girls tend to choose a mechanical hand after. Some boys
switch to a hook/TRS if they are interested in function. We have limited
resources for myoelectric devices as a choice.
5. The child definitely needs training to learn how to use any type of
terminal device. Parent encouragement and support is essential.
You can contact me if you have any specific questions regarding the CAPP TD
or any questions regarding upper extremity pediatric patients.
Joanne Shida, OTR
Shriners Hospital - CAPP
Los Angeles
e-mail: <Email Address Redacted>
Here are my comments regarding the CAPP TD. I work at Shriners Hospital -
CAPP and we fit many of these devices.
1. The CAPP TD is a nice device for the infant (first prosthesis) since
parents can passively open the TD and place toys inside. The only problem is
that it does not look like a hand.
2. The CAPP TD when activated with a cable/Dacron line (around 18-24 months)
is easy for a toddler to learn to use. These children can get good opening,
place an object inside, and relax tension on the line for closure. The CAPP
TD holds most toys/objects fairly well. Toddlers are not developmentally
ready to handle some of the other types of terminal devices.
3. The only objects/activities that we have found the CAPP TD to not work as
well with: bike handles or other cylindrical objects. Mechanical hands tend
to work better since objects fit nicely into the well of the hand.
4. The CAPP TD is usually appropriate until the child is 8-10 years old.
Although we do have some older children who like and want to continue with
this device. Most girls tend to choose a mechanical hand after. Some boys
switch to a hook/TRS if they are interested in function. We have limited
resources for myoelectric devices as a choice.
5. The child definitely needs training to learn how to use any type of
terminal device. Parent encouragement and support is essential.
You can contact me if you have any specific questions regarding the CAPP TD
or any questions regarding upper extremity pediatric patients.
Joanne Shida, OTR
Shriners Hospital - CAPP
Los Angeles
e-mail: <Email Address Redacted>
Citation
Shida Joanne, OTR, “Re: UCLA CAPP TD,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 5, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/213977.
