Abstract
The impact of the sudden loss of a hand or arm upon a person cannot be overstated. The loss of fine, coordinated movements of the hand, tactile sensation, proprioceptive feedback, and aesthetic appearance can only be compensated for to a limited extent by three types of prostheses that are currently available.1
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Atkins, D.J. (1989). Adult Upper-Limb Prosthetic Training. 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_6
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