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The multi-grip and standard myoelectric hand prosthesis compared: does the multi-grip hand live up to its promise? J Neuroeng Rehabil 2023; 20:22. [PMID: 36793049 PMCID: PMC9930076 DOI: 10.1186/s12984-023-01131-w] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/29/2022] [Accepted: 01/07/2023] [Indexed: 02/17/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Multi-grip myoelectric hand prostheses (MHPs), with five movable and jointed fingers, have been developed to increase functionality. However, literature comparing MHPs with standard myoelectric hand prostheses (SHPs) is limited and inconclusive. To establish whether MHPs increase functionality, we compared MHPs with SHPs on all categories of the International Classification of Functioning, Disability, and Health-model (ICF-model). METHODS MHP users (N = 14, 64.3% male, mean age = 48.6 years) performed physical measurements (i.e., Refined Clothespin Relocation Test (RCRT), Tray-test, Box and Blocks Test, Southampton Hand Assessment Procedure) with their MHP and an SHP to compare the joint angle coordination and functionality related to the ICF-categories 'Body Function' and 'Activities' (within-group comparisons). SHP users (N = 19, 68.4% male, mean age = 58.1 years) and MHP users completed questionnaires/scales (i.e., Orthotics and Prosthetics Users' Survey-The Upper Extremity Functional Status Survey /OPUS-UEFS, Trinity Amputation and Prosthesis Experience Scales for upper extremity/TAPES-Upper, Research and Development-36/RAND-36, EQ-5D-5L, visual analogue scale/VAS, the Dutch version of the Quebec User Evaluation of Satisfaction with assistive technology/D-Quest, patient-reported outcome measure to assess the preferred usage features of upper limb prostheses/PUF-ULP) to compare user experiences and quality of life in the ICF-categories 'Activities', 'Participation', and 'Environmental Factors' (between-group comparisons). RESULTS 'Body Function' and 'Activities': nearly all users of MHPs had similar joint angle coordination patterns with an MHP as when they used an SHP. The RCRT in the upward direction was performed slower in the MHP condition compared to the SHP condition. No other differences in functionality were found. 'Participation': MHP users had a lower EQ-5D-5L utility score; experienced more pain or limitations due to pain (i.e., measured with the RAND-36). 'Environmental Factors': MHPs scored better than SHPs on the VAS-item holding/shaking hands. The SHP scored better than the MHP on five VAS-items (i.e., noise, grip force, vulnerability, putting clothes on, physical effort to control) and the PUF-ULP. CONCLUSION MHPs did not show relevant differences in outcomes compared to SHPs on any of the ICF-categories. This underlines the importance of carefully considering whether the MHP is the most suitable option for an individual taking into account the additional costs of MHPs.
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Comparison of Motion Analysis Systems in Tracking Upper Body Movement of Myoelectric Bypass Prosthesis Users. SENSORS 2022; 22:s22082953. [PMID: 35458943 PMCID: PMC9029489 DOI: 10.3390/s22082953] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/26/2022] [Revised: 04/07/2022] [Accepted: 04/11/2022] [Indexed: 02/01/2023]
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Current literature lacks a comparative analysis of different motion capture systems for tracking upper limb (UL) movement as individuals perform standard tasks. To better understand the performance of various motion capture systems in quantifying UL movement in the prosthesis user population, this study compares joint angles derived from three systems that vary in cost and motion capture mechanisms: a marker-based system (Vicon), an inertial measurement unit system (Xsens), and a markerless system (Kinect). Ten healthy participants (5F/5M; 29.6 ± 7.1 years) were trained with a TouchBionic i-Limb Ultra myoelectric terminal device mounted on a bypass prosthetic device. Participants were simultaneously recorded with all systems as they performed standardized tasks. Root mean square error and bias values for degrees of freedom in the right elbow, shoulder, neck, and torso were calculated. The IMU system yielded more accurate kinematics for shoulder, neck, and torso angles while the markerless system performed better for the elbow angles. By evaluating the ability of each system to capture kinematic changes of simulated upper limb prosthesis users during a variety of standardized tasks, this study provides insight into the advantages and limitations of using different motion capture technologies for upper limb functional assessment.
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Osborn LE, Moran CW, Johannes MS, Sutton EE, Wormley JM, Dohopolski C, Nordstrom MJ, Butkus JA, Chi A, Pasquina PF, Cohen AB, Wester BA, Fifer MS, Armiger RS. Extended home use of an advanced osseointegrated prosthetic arm improves function, performance, and control efficiency. J Neural Eng 2021; 18. [PMID: 33524965 DOI: 10.1088/1741-2552/abe20d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/30/2020] [Accepted: 02/01/2021] [Indexed: 01/21/2023]
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Objective.Full restoration of arm function using a prosthesis remains a grand challenge; however, advances in robotic hardware, surgical interventions, and machine learning are bringing seamless human-machine interfacing closer to reality.Approach.Through extensive data logging over 1 year, we monitored at-home use of the dexterous Modular Prosthetic Limb controlled through pattern recognition of electromyography (EMG) by an individual with a transhumeral amputation, targeted muscle reinnervation, and osseointegration (OI).Main results.Throughout the study, continuous prosthesis usage increased (1% per week,p< 0.001) and functional metrics improved up to 26% on control assessments and 76% on perceived workload evaluations. We observed increases in torque loading on the OI implant (up to 12.5% every month,p< 0.001) and prosthesis control performance (0.5% every month,p< 0.005), indicating enhanced user integration, acceptance, and proficiency. More importantly, the EMG signal magnitude necessary for prosthesis control decreased, up to 34.7% (p< 0.001), over time without degrading performance, demonstrating improved control efficiency with a machine learning-based myoelectric pattern recognition algorithm. The participant controlled the prosthesis up to one month without updating the pattern recognition algorithm. The participant customized prosthesis movements to perform specific tasks, such as individual finger control for piano playing and hand gestures for communication, which likely contributed to continued usage.Significance.This work demonstrates, in a single participant, the functional benefit of unconstrained use of a highly anthropomorphic prosthetic limb over an extended period. While hurdles remain for widespread use, including device reliability, results replication, and technical maturity beyond a prototype, this study offers insight as an example of the impact of advanced prosthesis technology for rehabilitation outside the laboratory.
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- Luke E Osborn
- Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, MD, United States of America
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- Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, MD, United States of America
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- Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, MD, United States of America
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- Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, MD, United States of America
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- Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, MD, United States of America
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- Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, MD, United States of America
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, United States of America.,Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, United States of America.,Center for Rehabilitation Sciences Research (CRSR), Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, United States of America
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, United States of America
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- Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, MD, United States of America.,Department of Surgery, Oregon Health & Science University, Portland, OR, United States of America
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- Department of Rehabilitation, Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD, United States of America.,Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, United States of America.,Center for Rehabilitation Sciences Research (CRSR), Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences, Bethesda, MD, United States of America
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- Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, MD, United States of America
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- Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, MD, United States of America
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- Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, MD, United States of America
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- Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory, Laurel, MD, United States of America
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Bloomer C, Kontson KL. Comparison of DEKA Arm and Body-Powered Upper Limb Prosthesis Joint Kinematics. Arch Rehabil Res Clin Transl 2020; 2:100057. [PMID: 33543084 PMCID: PMC7853360 DOI: 10.1016/j.arrct.2020.100057] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/21/2022] Open
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Objectives To study the effects of advancements in upper-limb prosthesis technology on the user through biomechanical analyses at the joint level to quantitatively examine movement differences of individuals using an advanced upper-limb device, the DEKA Arm, and a conventional device, a body-powered Hosmer hook. Design Clinical measurement. Setting Laboratories at the United States Food and Drug Administration. Participants Convenience sample of participants (N=14) with no upper limb disability or impairment. Interventions All participants were trained on either an upper limb body-powered (n=6) or DEKA Arm (n=8) bypass device. Main Outcome Measures Participants completed the Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test (JHFT) and targeted Box and Blocks Test within a motion capture framework. Task completion times and joint angle trajectories for each degree of freedom of the right elbow, right shoulder, and torso were collected and analyzed for range of motion, mean angle, maximum angle, and angle path length during each task. Results Significant differences between devices were observed across metrics in at least one task for each degree of freedom. Completion times were significantly higher for DEKA users (eg, 30.51±19.29s vs 9.30±1.44s) for JHFT-simulated feeding. Some kinematic measures, such as angle path length, were significantly lower in DEKA users, with the greatest difference in the right elbow flexion path length during JHFT-Page Turning (0.29±0.14 units vs 0.11±0.04 units). Conclusions Results from this work elucidate the effect of the device on the user's movement approach and performance, as well as emphasizing the importance of capturing movement quality into the assessment of function for advanced prosthetic technology to fully understand and evaluate potential benefits.
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- Corresponding author Kimberly L. Kontson, PhD, 10903 New Hampshire Ave, Silver Spring, MD 20993.
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Paskett MD, Olsen NR, George JA, Kluger DT, Brinton MR, Davis TS, Duncan CC, Clark GA. A Modular Transradial Bypass Socket for Surface Myoelectric Prosthetic Control in Non-Amputees. IEEE Trans Neural Syst Rehabil Eng 2019; 27:2070-2076. [PMID: 31536008 DOI: 10.1109/tnsre.2019.2941109] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/09/2022]
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Bypass sockets allow researchers to perform tests of prosthetic systems from the prosthetic user's perspective. We designed a modular upper-limb bypass socket with 3D-printed components that can be easily modified for use with a variety of terminal devices. Our bypass socket preserves access to forearm musculature and the hand, which are necessary for surface electromyography and to provide substituted sensory feedback. Our bypass socket allows a sufficient range of motion to complete tasks in the frontal working area, as measured on non-amputee participants. We examined the performance of non-amputee participants using the bypass socket on the original and modified Box and Block Tests. Participants moved 11.3 ± 2.7 and 11.7 ± 2.4 blocks in the original and modified Box and Block Tests (mean ± SD), respectively, within the range of reported scores using amputee participants. Range of motion for users wearing the bypass socket meets or exceeds most reported range of motion requirements for activities of daily living. The bypass socket was originally designed with a freely rotating wrist; we found that adding elastic resistance to user wrist rotation while wearing the bypass socket had no significant effect on motor decode performance. We have open-sourced the design files and an assembly manual for the bypass socket. We anticipate that the bypass socket will be a useful tool to evaluate and develop sensorized myoelectric prosthesis technology.
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Zuniga JM, Young KJ, Peck JL, Srivastava R, Pierce JE, Dudley DR, Salazar DA, Bergmann J. Remote fitting procedures for upper limb 3d printed prostheses. Expert Rev Med Devices 2019; 16:257-266. [PMID: 30661413 DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2019.1572506] [Citation(s) in RCA: 10] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/30/2022]
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BACKGROUND The objective of the current investigation was twofold: i) describe a remote fitting procedure for upper limb 3D printed prostheses and ii) assess patient satisfaction and comfort with 3D printed prostheses fitted remotely. METHODS A qualitative study using content and score analysis to describe patient satisfaction after remote prosthetic fitting. Research participants reported QUEST and OPUS scores that allow for perceived rating of general aspects and functionality of upper limb prostheses. RESULTS Six children (three girls & boys, 6-16 years of age) and 2 adult males (25 and 59 years of age) with congenital (n = 7) and acquired (n = 1) upper limb loss participated in this study. Highest device satisfaction items of the QUEST include weight (4.50 ± 0.76), safety (4.38 ± 0.52), and ease of use (4.13 ± 0.64). Functional tasks of the OPUS observe that prosthesis donning and doffing (1.5 ± 0.84) and drinking from a paper cup (1.75 ± 0.89) were the easiest functional tasks. CONCLUSION The presented methodology for remote fitting of 3D printed upper-limb prostheses exhibits significant potential for rapid fabrication of functional prostheses to developing countries due to increased availability of digital devices in rural areas.
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- Jorge M Zuniga
- a Department of Biomechanics , University of Nebraska , Omaha , NE , USA.,b Facultad de Ciencias de la Salud , Universidad Autónoma de Chile , Chile
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- a Department of Biomechanics , University of Nebraska , Omaha , NE , USA
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- c CHI Health Creighton University Medical Center and an adjunct faculty at the Department of Occupational Therapy , Creighton University , Omaha, Nebraska , USA
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- a Department of Biomechanics , University of Nebraska , Omaha , NE , USA
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- a Department of Biomechanics , University of Nebraska , Omaha , NE , USA
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- a Department of Biomechanics , University of Nebraska , Omaha , NE , USA
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- e Department of Engineering Science , University of Oxford , UK
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Raveh E, Portnoy S, Friedman J. Myoelectric Prosthesis Users Improve Performance Time and Accuracy Using Vibrotactile Feedback When Visual Feedback Is Disturbed. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2018; 99:2263-2270. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2018.05.019] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/03/2018] [Revised: 05/01/2018] [Accepted: 05/09/2018] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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Kaya M, Binli MK, Ozbay E, Yanar H, Mishchenko Y. A large electroencephalographic motor imagery dataset for electroencephalographic brain computer interfaces. Sci Data 2018; 5:180211. [PMID: 30325349 PMCID: PMC6190745 DOI: 10.1038/sdata.2018.211] [Citation(s) in RCA: 54] [Impact Index Per Article: 9.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/08/2017] [Accepted: 08/09/2018] [Indexed: 12/03/2022] Open
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Recent advancements in brain computer interfaces (BCI) have demonstrated control of robotic systems by mental processes alone. Together with invasive BCI, electroencephalographic (EEG) BCI represent an important direction in the development of BCI systems. In the context of EEG BCI, the processing of EEG data is the key challenge. Unfortunately, advances in that direction have been complicated by a lack of large and uniform datasets that could be used to design and evaluate different data processing approaches. In this work, we release a large set of EEG BCI data collected during the development of a slow cortical potentials-based EEG BCI. The dataset contains 60 h of EEG recordings, 13 participants, 75 recording sessions, 201 individual EEG BCI interaction session-segments, and over 60 000 examples of motor imageries in 4 interaction paradigms. The current dataset presents one of the largest EEG BCI datasets publically available to date.
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- Murat Kaya
- Mersin University, Mersin, 33140, Turkey
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Janssen EM, Benz HL, Tsai JH, Bridges JFP. Identifying and prioritizing concerns associated with prosthetic devices for use in a benefit-risk assessment: a mixed-methods approach. Expert Rev Med Devices 2018; 15:385-398. [DOI: 10.1080/17434440.2018.1470505] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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- Ellen M Janssen
- Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Center for Devices and Radiological Health, U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD, USA
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
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- Department of Health Policy and Management, Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD, USA
- Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, Johns Hopkins Center of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation, Baltimore, MD, USA
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Resnik LJ, Borgia ML, Acluche F, Cancio JM, Latlief G, Sasson N. How do the outcomes of the DEKA Arm compare to conventional prostheses? PLoS One 2018; 13:e0191326. [PMID: 29342217 PMCID: PMC5771605 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0191326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2017] [Accepted: 01/03/2018] [Indexed: 12/13/2022] Open
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Objectives Objectives were to 1) compare self-reported function, dexterity, activity performance, quality of life and community integration of the DEKA Arm to conventional prostheses; and 2) examine differences in outcomes by conventional prosthesis type, terminal device type and by DEKA Arm configuration level. Methods This was a two-part study; Part A consisted of in-laboratory training. Part B consisted of home use. Study participants were 23 prosthesis users (mean age = 45 ± 16; 87% male) who completed Part A, and 15 (mean age = 45 ± 18; 87% male) who completed Parts A and B. Outcomes including self-report and performance measures, were collected at Baseline using participants’ personal prostheses and at the End of Parts A and B. Scores were compared using paired t-tests. Wilcoxon signed-rank tests were used to compare outcomes for the full sample, and for the sample stratified by device and terminal device type. Analysis of outcomes by configuration level was performed graphically. Results At the End of Part A activity performance using the DEKA Arm and conventional prosthesis was equivalent, but slower with the DEKA Arm. After Part B, performance using the DEKA Arm surpassed conventional prosthesis scores, and speed of activity completion was equivalent. Participants reported using the DEKA Arm to perform more activities, had less perceived disability, and less difficulty in activities at the End of A and B as compared to Baseline. No differences were observed in dexterity, prosthetic skill, spontaneity, pain, community integration or quality of life. Comparisons stratified by device type revealed similar patterns. Graphic comparisons revealed variations by configuration level. Conclusion Participants using the DEKA Arm had less perceived disability and more engagement of the prosthesis in everyday tasks, although activity performance was slower. After home use experience, activity performance was improved and activity speed equivalent to using conventional prostheses.
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- Linda J. Resnik
- Research Department, Providence VA Medical Center, Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America
- Health Services, Policy and Practice, Brown University, Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America
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- Research Department, Providence VA Medical Center, Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America
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- Research Department, Providence VA Medical Center, Providence, Rhode Island, United States of America
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- Center for the Intrepid, Brooke Army Medical Center JBSA, Ft. Sam Houston, TX, United States of America
- Extremtiy Trauma and Amputation Center of Excellence, Ft. Sam Houston, TX, United States of America
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- Department of PM&R, James A Haley Veteran’s Hospital, Tampa, FL, United States of America
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- NYU School of Medicine, New York, New York, United States of America
- VA NY Health Harbor System, New York, New York, United States of America
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Resnik L, Borgia M, Silver B, Cancio J. Systematic Review of Measures of Impairment and Activity Limitation for Persons With Upper Limb Trauma and Amputation. Arch Phys Med Rehabil 2017; 98:1863-1892.e14. [DOI: 10.1016/j.apmr.2017.01.015] [Citation(s) in RCA: 20] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/30/2016] [Revised: 01/05/2017] [Accepted: 01/11/2017] [Indexed: 01/04/2023]
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Engdahl SM, Chestek CA, Kelly B, Davis A, Gates DH. Factors associated with interest in novel interfaces for upper limb prosthesis control. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0182482. [PMID: 28767716 PMCID: PMC5540477 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0182482] [Citation(s) in RCA: 18] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/12/2016] [Accepted: 07/19/2017] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Surgically invasive interfaces for upper limb prosthesis control may allow users to operate advanced, multi-articulated devices. Given the potential medical risks of these invasive interfaces, it is important to understand what factors influence an individual's decision to try one. METHODS We conducted an anonymous online survey of individuals with upper limb loss. A total of 232 participants provided personal information (such as age, amputation level, etc.) and rated how likely they would be to try noninvasive (myoelectric) and invasive (targeted muscle reinnervation, peripheral nerve interfaces, cortical interfaces) interfaces for prosthesis control. Bivariate relationships between interest in each interface and 16 personal descriptors were examined. Significant variables from the bivariate analyses were then entered into multiple logistic regression models to predict interest in each interface. RESULTS While many of the bivariate relationships were significant, only a few variables remained significant in the regression models. The regression models showed that participants were more likely to be interested in all interfaces if they had unilateral limb loss (p ≤ 0.001, odds ratio ≥ 2.799). Participants were more likely to be interested in the three invasive interfaces if they were younger (p < 0.001, odds ratio ≤ 0.959) and had acquired limb loss (p ≤ 0.012, odds ratio ≥ 3.287). Participants who used a myoelectric device were more likely to be interested in myoelectric control than those who did not (p = 0.003, odds ratio = 24.958). CONCLUSIONS Novel prosthesis control interfaces may be accepted most readily by individuals who are young, have unilateral limb loss, and/or have acquired limb loss However, this analysis did not include all possible factors that may have influenced participant's opinions on the interfaces, so additional exploration is warranted.
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- Susannah M. Engdahl
- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America
- Neurosciences Program, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America
- Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America
- University of Michigan Orthotics and Prosthetics Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America
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- University of Michigan Orthotics and Prosthetics Center, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America
- School of Kinesiology, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States of America
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Benz HL, Rose L, Olgac O, Kreutz K, Saha A, Civillico EF. Upper extremity prosthesis user perspectives on unmet needs and innovative technology. ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF THE IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY SOCIETY. IEEE ENGINEERING IN MEDICINE AND BIOLOGY SOCIETY. ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE 2017; 2016:287-290. [PMID: 28268333 DOI: 10.1109/embc.2016.7590696] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.9] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/06/2022]
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The needs of individuals with upper limb amputation and congenital limb difference are not being fully met by current prostheses, as evidenced by prosthesis rejection, non-wear, and user reports of pain and challenging activities. Emerging technologies such as dexterous sensorized robotic limbs, osseointegrated prostheses, implantable EMG electrodes, and electrical stimulation for sensory feedback have the potential to address unmet needs, but pose additional risks. We plan to assess upper limb prosthesis user needs and perspectives on these new benefits and risks using an extensive quantitative survey. In preparation for this survey, we report here on qualitative interviews with seven individuals with upper limb amputation or congenital limb difference. Unstructured text was mined using topic modeling and the results compared with identified themes. A more complete understanding of how novel technologies could address real user concerns will inform implementation of new technologies and regulatory decision-making.
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Resnik L, Fantini C, Latlief G, Phillips S, Sasson N, Sepulveda E. Use of the DEKA Arm for amputees with brachial plexus injury: A case series. PLoS One 2017. [PMID: 28628623 PMCID: PMC5476237 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0178642] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022] Open
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Objective Patients with upper limb amputation and brachial plexus injuries have high rates of prosthesis rejection. Study purpose is to describe experiences of subjects with transhumeral amputation and brachial plexus injury, who were fit with, and trained to use, a DEKA Arm. Methods This was a mixed-methods study utilizing qualitative (e.g. interview, survey) and quantitative data (e.g. self-report and performance measures). Subject 1, a current prosthesis user, had a shoulder arthrodesis. Subject 2, not a prosthesis user, had a subluxed shoulder. Both were trained in laboratory and participated in a trial of home use. Descriptive analyses of processes and outcomes were conducted. Results Subject 1 was fitted with the transhumeral configuration (HC) DEKA Arm using a compression release stabilized socket. He had 12 hours of prosthetic training and participated in all home study activities. Subject 1 had improved dexterity and prosthetic satisfaction with the DEKA Arm and reported better quality of life (QOL) at the end of participation. Subject 2 was fit with the shoulder configuration (SC) DEKA Arm using a modified X-frame socket. He had 30 hours of training and participated in 3 weeks of home activities. He reported less functional disability at the end of training as compared to baseline, but encountered personal problems and exacerbation of PTSD symptoms and withdrew from home use portion at 3 weeks. Both subjects reported functional benefits from use, and expressed a desire to receive a DEKA Arm in the future. Discussion This paper reported on two different strategies for prosthetic fitting and their outcomes. The advantages and limitations of each approach were discussed. Conclusion Use of both the HC and SC DEKA Arm for patients with TH amputation and brachial plexus injury was reported. Lessons learned may be instructive to clinicians considering prosthetic choices for future cases.
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- Linda Resnik
- Providence VA Medical Center, Providence, RI, United States of America
- Health Services, Policy and Practice, Brown University, Providence, RI, United States of America
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- Amputation System of Care—Northeastern Region, United States Department of Veterans Affairs, James J. Peters VA Medical Center, Bronx, NY, United States of America
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- Southeast Regional Amputation Center, Tampa, FL, United States of America
- University of South Florida, College of Medicine, Department of Neurology, Division of PM&R, Tampa FL, United States of America
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- HSR&D/RR&D Center of Innovation on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (CINDRR), Tampa, FL, United States of America
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- VA New York Harbor Healthcare System, New York, New York, United States of America
- Rehabilitation Medicine, New York University School of Medicine /Rusk Institute, New York, New York, United States of America
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- Southeast Regional Amputation Center, Tampa, FL, United States of America
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Yozbatiran N, Keser Z, Hasan K, Stampas A, Korupolu R, Kim S, O’Malley MK, Fregni F, Francisco GE. White matter changes in corticospinal tract associated with improvement in arm and hand functions in incomplete cervical spinal cord injury: pilot case series. Spinal Cord Ser Cases 2017; 3:17028. [PMID: 28944083 PMCID: PMC5601321 DOI: 10.1038/scsandc.2017.28] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2016] [Revised: 04/20/2017] [Accepted: 04/25/2017] [Indexed: 01/31/2023] Open
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INTRODUCTION This is a prospective clinical pilot case series. Improvement of arm and hand functions after spinal cord injury (SCI) is one of the major rehabilitation goals. Electrical stimulation of the primary motor cortex via transcranial direct current stimulation (tDCS) coupled with high-intensity repetitive motor training may have potential to facilitate improvement in motor function in chronic, incomplete cervical SCI. We investigated the relationship between motor recovery and changes in white matter integrity in response to treatment intervention. This study was conducted in The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research Memorial Hermann, Houston, USA. CASE PRESENTATION Four right-handed adults with chronic, incomplete cervical SCI (age, 36-63 years, American Spinal Injury Association Impairment Scale grade C-D) were enrolled in 10 sessions of anodal tDCS at 2 mA versus sham tDCS followed by 1 h of robotic-assisted arm training. Changes in arm and hand function were measured with Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function Test and Motor Activity Log-Amount of Use. Diffusion tension imaging was used to measure changes in fractional anisotropy (FA) of corticospinal tracts (CSTs). DISCUSSION After 10 sessions of treatment, we found greater improvement in hand function and hand usage in patients who received active tDCS treatment versus sham treatment. There was an overall positive change in FA values across all patients. We show changes in arm and hand function associated with changes in CST tractographic mapping to quantify the motor system components in chronic incomplete cervical SCI.
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- Nuray Yozbatiran
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Texas Health Science Center, UTHealth NeuroRecovery Research Center at TIRR Memorial Hermann, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Texas Health Science Center, UTHealth NeuroRecovery Research Center at TIRR Memorial Hermann, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging, University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Texas Health Science Center, UTHealth NeuroRecovery Research Center at TIRR Memorial Hermann, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Texas Health Science Center, UTHealth NeuroRecovery Research Center at TIRR Memorial Hermann, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Texas Health Science Center, UTHealth NeuroRecovery Research Center at TIRR Memorial Hermann, Houston, TX, USA
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- Department of Mechanical Engineering, Rice University, Houston, TX, USA
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- Spaulding Neuromodulation Center, Spaulding Rehabilitation Hospital and Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA, USA
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- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Texas Health Science Center, UTHealth NeuroRecovery Research Center at TIRR Memorial Hermann, Houston, TX, USA
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Kontson K, Marcus I, Myklebust B, Civillico E. Targeted box and blocks test: Normative data and comparison to standard tests. PLoS One 2017; 12:e0177965. [PMID: 28542374 PMCID: PMC5438168 DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0177965] [Citation(s) in RCA: 46] [Impact Index Per Article: 6.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/07/2017] [Accepted: 05/05/2017] [Indexed: 11/21/2022] Open
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Background The Box and Block Test (BBT) is a functional outcome measure that is commonly used across multiple clinical populations due to its benefits of ease and speed of implementation; reliable, objective measurement; and repetition of motion. In this study, we introduce a novel outcome measure called the targeted BBT that allows for the study of initiation, grasping, and transport of objects, and also of object release. These modifications to the existing test may increase the ecological validity of the measure while still retaining the previously stated benefits of the standard BBT. Methods 19 able-bodied subjects performed the targeted BBT and two other standard tests. Using an integrated movement analysis framework based on motion capture and ground force data, quantitative information about how subjects completed these tests were captured. Kinematic parameters at the wrist, elbow, shoulder, thorax, and head, as well as measures of postural control, were calculated and statistically compared across the three tests. Results In general, the targeted BBT required significantly higher RoM at the elbow, shoulder, thorax and head when compared to standard tests. Peak angles at these joints were also higher during performance of the targeted BBT. Peak angles and RoM values for the targeted BBT were close to those found in studies of movements of able-bodied individuals performing activities of daily living. Conclusion The targeted BBT allows analysis of repetitive movements, and may more closely model common real-world object manipulation scenarios in which a user is required to control a movement from pick-up to release.
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- Kimberly Kontson
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Office of Science and Engineering Labs, Division of Biomedical Physics, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States of America
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- U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Office of Device Evaluation, Division of Neurological and Physical Medicine Devices, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States of America
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- U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Office of Science and Engineering Labs, Division of Biomedical Physics, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States of America
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- U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Office of Science and Engineering Labs, Division of Biomedical Physics, Silver Spring, Maryland, United States of America
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Resnik L, Cancio J, Klinger S, Latlief G, Sasson N, Smurr-Walters L. Predictors of retention and attrition in a study of an advanced upper limb prosthesis: implications for adoption of the DEKA Arm. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2017; 13:206-210. [PMID: 28375687 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2017.1304585] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/19/2022]
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PURPOSE The purpose was to identify factors associated with completion of the VA home study of the DEKA Arm. Design and methodological procedures used: Differences between groups were examined using chi-square and t-tests. A multivariable logistic regression model predicting completion was generated and odds ratios (OR) for significant variables calculated. Post-hoc analysis was performed to plot the receiver operating characteristics (ROC) curve. RESULTS Participants who completed were more likely to be prosthesis users at study onset (p = .03), and less likely to have a history of musculoskeletal problems (p = .047). There were no statistically significant differences between groups who completed and those who did not in gender, race, veteran status, age, body mass index (BMI), weight, height, musculoskeletal pain at baseline, satisfaction with current prosthesis, type of prosthesis, or months of prosthesis use. Two variables, prosthesis use and history of musculoskeletal problems were significant at p < .10. The area under the curve (AUC) accuracy index was 0.78. CONCLUSIONS We considered completion of the home use study a reasonable proxy for participant willingness to adopt the device; and believe that findings can be extrapolated to guide DEKA Arm prescription recommendations. Participants most likely to complete the study were already using a personal prosthesis, and without pre-existing musculoskeletal problems. Implications for rehabilitation Data from the VA Study of the DEKA Arm were analysed to determine which factors were associated with likely successful adoption of the DEKA Arm. Participants most likely to complete the study were those who already using a personal prosthesis, and those without pre-existing chronic or re-occurring musculoskeletal problems. This information may be useful when attempting to identify and target the most appropriate candidates for DEKA Arm prescription.
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- Linda Resnik
- a Providence VA Medical Center , Providence , RI , USA
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- b Extremity Trauma and Amputation Center of Excellence (EACE) , Military Performance Lab, Center for the Intrepid, Brooke Army Medical Center , Fort Sam Houston , TX , USA
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- a Providence VA Medical Center , Providence , RI , USA
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- c Southeast Regional Amputation Center, JAH-VAMC , Tampa , FL , USA.,d Department of Neurology, College of Medicine, Division of PM&R , University of South Florida , Tampa , FL , USA
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- e New York Harbor Healthcare System , New York University School of Medicine/Rusk Institute , New York , NY , USA
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- f Department of Advanced Arm Dynamics , Guld Coast Center of Excellence , Houston , TX , USA
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Cowley J, Resnik L, Wilken J, Walters LS, Gates D. Movement quality of conventional prostheses and the DEKA Arm during everyday tasks. Prosthet Orthot Int 2017; 41:33-40. [PMID: 26932980 PMCID: PMC5511738 DOI: 10.1177/0309364616631348] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND Conventional prosthetic devices fail to restore the function and characteristic movement quality of the upper limb. The DEKA Arm is a new, advanced prosthesis featuring a compound, powered wrist and multiple grip configurations. OBJECTIVES The purpose of this study was to determine if the DEKA Arm improved the movement quality of upper limb prosthesis users compared to conventional prostheses. STUDY DESIGN Case series. METHODS Three people with transradial amputation completed tasks of daily life with their conventional prosthesis and with the DEKA Arm. A total of 10 healthy controls completed the same tasks. The trajectory of the wrist joint center was analyzed to determine how different prostheses affected movement duration, speed, smoothness, and curvature compared to patients' own intact limbs and controls. RESULTS Movement quality decreased with the DEKA Arm for two participants, and increased for the third. Prosthesis users made slower, less smooth, more curved movements with the prosthetic limb compared to the intact limb and controls, particularly when grasping and manipulating objects. CONCLUSION The effects of one month of training with the DEKA Arm on movement quality varied with participants' skill and experience with conventional prostheses. Future studies should examine changes in movement quality after long-term use of advanced prostheses. Clinical relevance Movement quality with the DEKA Arm may depend on the user's previous experience with conventional prostheses. Quantitative analyses are needed to assess the efficacy of novel prosthetic devices and to better understand how to train people to use them effectively.
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- Providence VA Medical Center, Providence, RI, USA
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- Brooke Army Medical Center, San Antonio, TX, USA
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Neuroprosthetics and the science of patient input. Exp Neurol 2016; 287:486-491. [PMID: 27456271 DOI: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2016.07.017] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/06/2016] [Accepted: 07/21/2016] [Indexed: 11/22/2022]
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Safe and effective neuroprosthetic systems are of great interest to both DARPA and CDRH, due to their innovative nature and their potential to aid severely disabled populations. By expanding what is possible in human-device interaction, these devices introduce new potential benefits and risks. Therefore patient input, which is increasingly important in weighing benefits and risks, is particularly relevant for this class of devices. FDA has been a significant contributor to an ongoing stakeholder conversation about the inclusion of the patient voice, working collaboratively to create a new framework for a patient-centered approach to medical device development. This framework is evolving through open dialogue with researcher and patient communities, investment in the science of patient input, and policymaking that is responsive to patient-centered data throughout the total product life cycle. In this commentary, we will discuss recent developments in patient-centered benefit-risk assessment and their relevance to the development of neural prosthetic systems.
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Neuroprosthetics in amputee and brain injury rehabilitation. Exp Neurol 2016; 287:479-485. [PMID: 27519275 DOI: 10.1016/j.expneurol.2016.08.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/04/2016] [Accepted: 08/08/2016] [Indexed: 01/07/2023]
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The goals of rehabilitation medicine programs are to promote health, restore functional impairments and improve quality of life. The field of neuroprosthetics has evolved over the last decade given an improved understanding of neuroscience and the incorporation of advanced biotechnology and neuroengineering in the rehabilitation setting to develop adaptable applications to help facilitate recovery for individuals with amputations and brain injury. These applications may include a simple cognitive prosthetics aid for impaired memory in brain-injured individuals to myoelectric prosthetics arms with artificial proprioceptive feedback for those with upper extremity amputations. The integration of neuroprosthetics into the existing framework of current rehabilitation approaches not only improves quality-of-care and outcomes but help broadens current rehabilitation treatment paradigms. Although, we are in the infancy of the understanding the true benefit of neuroprosthetics and its clinical applications in the rehabilitation setting there is tremendous amount of promise for future research and development of tools to help facilitate recovery and improve quality of life in individuals with disabilities.
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Barredo J, Acluche F, Disla R, Fantini C, Fishelis L, Sasson N, Resnik L. Appropriateness of advanced upper limb prosthesis prescription for a patient with cognitive impairment: a case report. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2016; 12:647-656. [PMID: 27434169 DOI: 10.1080/17483107.2016.1201155] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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PURPOSE To describe a participant with scapulo-thoracic amputation and cognitive impairment trained to use the DEKA Arm and discuss factors relevant to the determination that he was not an appropriate candidate for independent home use of the device. METHOD The participant underwent 40 h of in-laboratory training with the DEKA Arm Advanced Upper Limb Prosthesis. Pre-training neuropsychological measures of cognition were collected. Qualitative and quantitative data related to functional performance, quality of life and pain were collected after 10 h of training, and at the conclusion of training. Using a constant comparative approach, data were binned into major themes; elements within each theme were identified. RESULTS Six themes were relevant to the determination that the participant was inappropriate for home use of the DEKA Arm: physical and mental health; learning, memory and cognition; adult role function; functional performance; user safety and judgement and capacity for independent device use. Issues contraindicating unsupervised device use included: uncontrolled health symptoms, poor knowledge application, safety concerns, absenteeism and performance degradation under stress. CONCLUSION The findings have implications for training with and prescription of the DEKA Arm and other complex upper limb prostheses. Further research is needed to develop a model to guide prescription of technologically complex upper limb prostheses. Implications for Rehabilitation Advanced upper limb prostheses, like the DEKA Arm, promise greater functionality, but also may be cognitively demanding, raising questions of when, and if, prescription is appropriate for patients with cognitive impairment. At this time, no formal criteria exist to guide prescription of advanced upper limb prostheses. Each clinical team applies their own informal standards in decision-making. In this case report, we described six factors that were considered in determining whether or not a research participant, with scapulo-thoracic amputation and cognitive impairment was appropriate for home use of a complex upper limb prosthesis. The findings have implications for training with and prescription of the DEKA Arm, and highlights the need for further research to develop prescription guidelines for advanced assistive devices.
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- Jennifer Barredo
- a Providence VA Medical Center , Providence , RI , USA.,b Brown Institute for Brain Science, Brown University , Providence , RI , USA
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- a Providence VA Medical Center , Providence , RI , USA.,b Brown Institute for Brain Science, Brown University , Providence , RI , USA
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Hancock L, Correia S, Ahern D, Barredo J, Resnik L. Cognitive predictors of skilled performance with an advanced upper limb multifunction prosthesis: a preliminary analysis. Disabil Rehabil Assist Technol 2016; 12:504-511. [PMID: 27049235 DOI: 10.3109/17483107.2016.1158326] [Citation(s) in RCA: 9] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/13/2022]
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Purpose The objectives were to 1) identify major cognitive domains involved in learning to use the DEKA Arm; 2) specify cognitive domain-specific skills associated with basic versus advanced users; and 3) examine whether baseline memory and executive function predicted learning. Method Sample included 35 persons with upper limb amputation. Subjects were administered a brief neuropsychological test battery prior to start of DEKA Arm training, as well as physical performance measures at the onset of, and following training. Multiple regression models controlling for age and including neuropsychological tests were developed to predict physical performance scores. Prosthetic performance scores were divided into quartiles and independent samples t-tests compared neuropsychological test scores of advanced scorers and basic scorers. Baseline neuropsychological test scores were used to predict change in scores on physical performance measures across time. Results Cognitive domains of attention and processing speed were statistically significantly related to proficiency of DEKA Arm use and predicted level of proficiency. Conclusions Results support use of neuropsychological tests to predict learning and use of a multifunctional prosthesis. Assessment of cognitive status at the outset of training may help set expectations for the duration and outcomes of treatment. Implications for Rehabilitation Cognitive domains of attention and processing speed were significantly related to level of proficiencyof an advanced multifunctional prosthesis (the DEKA Arm) after training. Results provide initial support for the use of neuropsychological tests to predict advanced learningand use of a multifunctional prosthesis in upper-limb amputees. Results suggest that assessment of patients' cognitive status at the outset of upper limb prosthetictraining may, in the future, help patients, their families and therapists set expectations for theduration and intensity of training and may help set reasonable proficiency goals.
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- Laura Hancock
- a Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior , Alpert Medical School of Brown University , Providence , RI , USA
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- b Department of Neuropsychology , Providence VA Medical Center , Providence , RI , USA.,c Department of Psychiatry , Brown University , Providence , RI , USA
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- d Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior , The Miriam Hospital, Alpert Medical School of Brown University , Providence , RI , USA
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- e Research Health Scientist, Providence VA Medical Center , Providence , RI , USA.,f Brown Institute for Brain Sciences, Brown University , Providence , RI , USA
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- g Research Career Scientist, Providence VA Medical Center , Providence , RI , USA.,h Department of Health Services, Policy and Practice, School of Public Health , Brown University , Providence , RI , USA
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Resnik L, Borgia M. Responsiveness of outcome measures for upper limb prosthetic rehabilitation. Prosthet Orthot Int 2016; 40:96-108. [PMID: 25336051 DOI: 10.1177/0309364614554032] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.4] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 03/21/2014] [Accepted: 08/26/2014] [Indexed: 02/03/2023]
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BACKGROUND There is limited research on responsiveness of prosthetic rehabilitation outcome measures. OBJECTIVES To examine responsiveness of the Box and Block test, Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function tests, Upper Extremity Functional Scale, University of New Brunswick skill and spontaneity tests, Activity Measure for Upper Limb Amputation, and the Patient-Specific Functional Scale. STUDY DESIGN This was a quasi-experimental study with repeated measurements in a convenience sample of upper limb amputees. METHODS Measures were collected before, during, and after training with the DEKA Arm. RESULTS Largest effect sizes were observed for Patient-Specific Functional Scale (effect size: 1.59, confidence interval: 1.00, 2.14), Activity Measure for Upper Limb Amputation (effect size: 1.33, confidence interval: 0.73, 1.90), and University of New Brunswick skill test (effect size: 1.18, confidence interval: 0.61, 1.73). Other measures that were responsive to change were Box and Block test, Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function light and heavy can tests, and University of New Brunswick spontaneity test. Responsiveness and pattern of responsiveness varied by prosthetic level. CONCLUSIONS The Box and Block test, Jebsen-Taylor Hand Function light and heavy can tests, University of New Brunswick skill and spontaneity tests, Activities Measure for Upper Limb Amputation, and the Patient-Specific Functional Scale were responsive to change during prosthetic training. These findings have implications for choice of measures for research and practice and inform clinicians about the amount of training necessary to maximize outcomes with the DEKA Arm. CLINICAL RELEVANCE Findings on responsiveness of outcome measures have implications for the choice of measures for clinical trials and practice. Findings regarding the responsiveness to change over the course of training can inform clinicians about the amount of training that may be necessary to maximize specific outcomes with the DEKA Arm.
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- Linda Resnik
- Providence VA Medical Center, Providence, RI, USA
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Multisession, noninvasive closed-loop neuroprosthetic control of grasping by upper limb amputees. PROGRESS IN BRAIN RESEARCH 2016; 228:107-28. [DOI: 10.1016/bs.pbr.2016.04.016] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/13/2022]
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Lobo-Prat J, Kooren PN, Stienen AHA, Herder JL, Koopman BFJM, Veltink PH. Non-invasive control interfaces for intention detection in active movement-assistive devices. J Neuroeng Rehabil 2014; 11:168. [PMID: 25516421 PMCID: PMC4459663 DOI: 10.1186/1743-0003-11-168] [Citation(s) in RCA: 100] [Impact Index Per Article: 10.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/10/2014] [Accepted: 12/05/2014] [Indexed: 11/11/2022] Open
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Active movement-assistive devices aim to increase the quality of life for patients with neuromusculoskeletal disorders. This technology requires interaction between the user and the device through a control interface that detects the user’s movement intention. Researchers have explored a wide variety of invasive and non-invasive control interfaces. To summarize the wide spectrum of strategies, this paper presents a comprehensive review focused on non-invasive control interfaces used to operate active movement-assistive devices. A novel systematic classification method is proposed to categorize the control interfaces based on: (I) the source of the physiological signal, (II) the physiological phenomena responsible for generating the signal, and (III) the sensors used to measure the physiological signal. The proposed classification method can successfully categorize all the existing control interfaces providing a comprehensive overview of the state of the art. Each sensing modality is briefly described in the body of the paper following the same structure used in the classification method. Furthermore, we discuss several design considerations, challenges, and future directions of non-invasive control interfaces for active movement-assistive devices.
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- Joan Lobo-Prat
- Department of Biomechanical Engineering, University of Twente, Drienerlolaan 5, 7522, NB, Enschede, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Physics and Medical Technology, VU University Medical Center, Van der Boechorststraat 7, 1081 BT, Amsterdam, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Biomechanical Engineering, University of Twente, Drienerlolaan 5, 7522, NB, Enschede, The Netherlands. .,Department of Physical Therapy and Human Movement Sciences, Northwestern University, 645 N. Michigan Ave. Suite 1100, 60611, Chicago, IL, USA.
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- Department of Precision and Microsystems Engineering, Delft University of Technology, Mekelweg 2, 2628 CD, Delft, The Netherlands. .,Department Mechanical Automation and Mechatronics, University of Twente, Drienerlolaan 5, 7500 AE, Enschede, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Biomechanical Engineering, University of Twente, Drienerlolaan 5, 7522, NB, Enschede, The Netherlands.
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- Department of Biomedical Signals and Systems, University of Twente, Drienerlolaan 5, 7500 AE, Enschede, The Netherlands.
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