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An upper limb prosthesis is a man-made replacement for an absent or non-functioning arm, hand, or fingers. The prosthetic devices are engineered to restore the ability to perform and enhance the life quality for people with upper limb amputation or congenital limb deficiency.
Following is a description of significant elements of upper limb prosthetics:
Types of Upper Limb Prostheses:
Passive Prostheses (Cosmetic): Not concerned with function but more with looks, these prostheses look like a natural limb but have no active movement. They can aid in balance, holding objects, and giving some support. They are light and usually the cheapest solution.Body-Powered Prostheses (Mechanical): These are the most prevalent kind and use a cable and harness system attached to the shoulder blade and upper arm movements of the user to operate a terminal device (hook, hand, or other special tool) and/or elbow joint. They are especially recognized for their long-lasting performance and dependability, particularly in high-stress environments.Externally Powered (Myoelectric) Prostheses: Such advanced prosthetics utilize sensors (electrodes) fitted on the residual limb's skin to identify electrical signals developed by muscle activations. Such signals get sent to a controller that supplies electric motors in the prosthesis to provide more natural and intuitive control over hand, wrist, and elbow movements. They provide more grip force than body-powered prosthetics.Hybrid Prostheses: These incorporate elements of both myoelectric and body-powered systems. A subject with an above-elbow amputation, for instance, may employ a body-powered elbow joint with a hand controlled by myoelectrics.Activity-Specific Prostheses: For specific tasks or hobbies that would damage a prosthesis used daily or demand special function. Examples are prostheses used to hold tools, sports gear, or used in swimming or fishing.Parts of an Upper Limb Prosthesis:
Socket: The surface between the remaining limb and the prosthesis. It has to give a comfortable and secure fit for satisfactory control and support.Suspension System: Manner in which the prosthesis is mounted on the body. This can be straps, harnesses, suction, or liners with lockers.Control System: Mechanism by which the user controls the prosthesis (e.g., movement of the body through cables, myoelectric signals).Joints: Functional replacements for the wrist, elbow, and shoulder, which enables a higher movement range.Terminal Device: Terminal part of the prosthesis that enables work tasks. Either a hook (for grasp and hold), or a prosthetic hand (to enable more similar to human grip and manipulation) or specialized adaptations.Improvement in Upper Limb Prosthetics:
Substantial technological progress continues to advance the functionality and user experience of upper limb prosthetics. Some of the main areas of progress are:

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