Prosthetic Hand Technologies
New Technologies in Prosthetic Hands
Word Count: 1,282
John Doe
3/20/13
Abstract This paper presents a review of the most modern advancements in prosthetic hand technologies. The introduction will provide an explanation of the purpose behind the study, along with why this topic is important to research. The topics that are covered in this paper will be; the problems with current technologies of prosthetic hands, new technologies of prosthetic hands, new prosthetic technologies that function with the human body, and affordable prosthetic hands. Results of the research show that there are significant improvements that have been made in the past few years. The research also shows that the problems that have plagued prosthetics before are no longer an issue. Each of the sections in the paper will refer back to original research done by one or more of the cited authors. The research presented here has profound implications for the future of amputee rehabilitation and may some day help amputee’s lives easier.
Key Words: Prosthetic, Hands, Myoelectric, Technology, Advancement, Rehabilitation
Introduction
Most of the advances in prosthetic limb technology occur directly after times of war. This is unfortunately due to the amount of amputees coming home from fighting in a war. With the recent influx of soldiers coming home from the Middle East, the need for prosthetic limbs has reached a high once again. The high need for advanced prosthetics has driven both doctors and engineers to create more sophisticated devices. Doctors and patients alike should become aware of the recent advances made in prosthetic limb technology. This review will focus on the advancements made in prosthetic hand technology. The purpose of this review is to summarize the research made by scientists and to present it to doctors and patients so that both can be familiarized with the most current advancements.
I: Problems with
Word Count: 1,282
John Doe
3/20/13
Abstract This paper presents a review of the most modern advancements in prosthetic hand technologies. The introduction will provide an explanation of the purpose behind the study, along with why this topic is important to research. The topics that are covered in this paper will be; the problems with current technologies of prosthetic hands, new technologies of prosthetic hands, new prosthetic technologies that function with the human body, and affordable prosthetic hands. Results of the research show that there are significant improvements that have been made in the past few years. The research also shows that the problems that have plagued prosthetics before are no longer an issue. Each of the sections in the paper will refer back to original research done by one or more of the cited authors. The research presented here has profound implications for the future of amputee rehabilitation and may some day help amputee’s lives easier.
Key Words: Prosthetic, Hands, Myoelectric, Technology, Advancement, Rehabilitation
Introduction
Most of the advances in prosthetic limb technology occur directly after times of war. This is unfortunately due to the amount of amputees coming home from fighting in a war. With the recent influx of soldiers coming home from the Middle East, the need for prosthetic limbs has reached a high once again. The high need for advanced prosthetics has driven both doctors and engineers to create more sophisticated devices. Doctors and patients alike should become aware of the recent advances made in prosthetic limb technology. This review will focus on the advancements made in prosthetic hand technology. The purpose of this review is to summarize the research made by scientists and to present it to doctors and patients so that both can be familiarized with the most current advancements.
I: Problems with
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