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The newly fashionable field of biomedical engineering is so widely misunderstood that some explanation may be helpful. Perhaps it is even essential, if the potential contribution of engineers in prosthetics is to be realized.
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Scott, R.N. (1989). Biomedical Engineering in Upper-Extremity Prosthetics. In: Atkins, D.J., Meier, R.H. (eds) Comprehensive Management of the Upper-Limb Amputee. Springer, New York, NY. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4612-3530-9_16
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