Resolving the effect of wrist position on myoelectric pattern recognition control.

Journal: Journal of neuroengineering and rehabilitation
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: The use of pattern recognition-based methods to control myoelectric upper-limb prostheses has been well studied in individuals with high-level amputations but few studies have demonstrated that it is suitable for partial-hand amputees, who often possess a functional wrist. This study's objective was to evaluate strategies that allow partial-hand amputees to control a prosthetic hand while allowing retain wrist function.

Authors

  • Adenike A Adewuyi
    Department of Biomedical Engineering, Northwestern University, Chicago, IL, USA. a-adewuyi@fsm.northwestern.edu.
  • Levi J Hargrove
  • Todd A Kuiken