Swim elbow for AE
dEntremont, Andre RQHR
Description
Collection
Title:
Swim elbow for AE
Creator:
dEntremont, Andre RQHR
Date:
5/10/2012
Text:
I am posting this question for a colleague of mine. She has a female
client that has a long trans-humeral amputation who would like to have a
swim arm made. She does not just want a socket with a TRS swim fin or
similar, rather she would like a full length arm with a locking elbow
that is waterproof and cosmetic. The elbow would be positioned manually
rather than cable operated. I have never heard or seen an elbow like
this, but maybe someone has. I realize the amount of water resistance
for a full length arm, but wonder if anyone has fit a long trans-humeral
with a full length swim arm, even with a passive (no actual joint) elbow
before? Comments or suggestions are appreciated.
Andy d'Entremont C.P. (c)
Wascana Rehab
Regina Sask. Canada
client that has a long trans-humeral amputation who would like to have a
swim arm made. She does not just want a socket with a TRS swim fin or
similar, rather she would like a full length arm with a locking elbow
that is waterproof and cosmetic. The elbow would be positioned manually
rather than cable operated. I have never heard or seen an elbow like
this, but maybe someone has. I realize the amount of water resistance
for a full length arm, but wonder if anyone has fit a long trans-humeral
with a full length swim arm, even with a passive (no actual joint) elbow
before? Comments or suggestions are appreciated.
Andy d'Entremont C.P. (c)
Wascana Rehab
Regina Sask. Canada
Citation
dEntremont, Andre RQHR, “Swim elbow for AE,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 25, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/233685.
