Elbow disarticulation - myo
Brad van Lenthe
Description
Collection
Title:
Elbow disarticulation - myo
Creator:
Brad van Lenthe
Date:
5/11/2000
Text:
Hi all, I have a ED client who is ready for a hybrid myo device
(external hinges with myo wrist and hand). We have had success with his
conventional device with a posterior door to allow donning (see
description of arm at end). The problem I am having is that with the
myo, no socks can be worn, this causes pinching at the door (test socket
proved that) also the posterior electrode site would mean that we would
have wires passing across this joint - wear problems are sure to occur.
The condyles are approximately 1.5 cm wider than the rest of the arm,
A-P measurements are slightly smaller distally than proximally therefore
not an issue. (He calls it his paint brush)
Any ideas on shortening a powered elbow (he would accept a slight
discrepancy for the convenience of electric elbow)
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated - <Email Address Redacted>
(external hinges with myo wrist and hand). We have had success with his
conventional device with a posterior door to allow donning (see
description of arm at end). The problem I am having is that with the
myo, no socks can be worn, this causes pinching at the door (test socket
proved that) also the posterior electrode site would mean that we would
have wires passing across this joint - wear problems are sure to occur.
The condyles are approximately 1.5 cm wider than the rest of the arm,
A-P measurements are slightly smaller distally than proximally therefore
not an issue. (He calls it his paint brush)
Any ideas on shortening a powered elbow (he would accept a slight
discrepancy for the convenience of electric elbow)
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated - <Email Address Redacted>
Citation
Brad van Lenthe, “Elbow disarticulation - myo,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 7, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/214048.
