Ski Hand

Kristin

Description

Title:

Ski Hand

Creator:

Kristin

Date:

2/12/2001

Text:

Hello P & Oers!
  I have a lady who is a transhumeral amputee (midlength) and who was
asking about a ski hand/ attachment she could use to cross country ski
with. I am aware of the Hosmer model (as seen in the Atlas), but are
there other options? Also, I realize it takes an awful lot of upper body
strength and leverage to propel oneself forward and I am wondering if
she will be able to do so adequately with the prosthesis. Any
suggestions or reports of past experiences would be greatly appreciated.

  Thanks so much.
  Kristin Bradley, Prosthetics Intern

                          

Citation

Kristin, “Ski Hand,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 24, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/215979.