Lightweight Passive Prostheses: Replicating the Natural Function of the Arm and Hand
Passive prostheses are the most common type of prosthesis , and passive prosthesis can be used for both upper and lower extremity amputees. The term ‘ passive prostheses ’ typically refers to devices that are designed to replace missing body parts without active joint movement. This includes passive prosthesis arms, hands, fingers, toes, legs and feet. These prostheses are designed to look like real body parts and can provide users with improved function and aesthetics. Lightweight passive prostheses have been around since the early 20th century when Otto Bock developed the first commercially available artificial arm in 1912. Today’s technology has advanced significantly since then, allowing for more realistic looking prosthetics while still providing increased mobility and stability. The latest lightweight passive prosthetic arms offer a range of features including adjustable wrist rotation; adjustable elbow flexion; adjustable shoulder abduction; customizable skin tone paint job...