Prosthesis — For other uses, see Prosthesis (disambiguation). Not to be confused with Orthotic. A man with two prosthetic arms playing table football … Wikipedia
myoelectric — adjective Using, or pertaining to, myoelectricity. A myoelectric prosthesis uses EMG signals or potentials from voluntarily contracted muscles within a persons residual limb on the surface of the skin to control the movements of the prosthesis … Wiktionary
Transradial prosthesis — There are two main types of functional prosthetic arms available for below the elbow amputees: * Cable operated prostheses are typically supported by a harness and operated by a cable that loops around the opposing shoulder. Hands are available… … Wikipedia
Targeted reinnervation — is a method developed by Dr. Todd Kuiken at Northwestern University and Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago for an amputee to control motorized prosthetic devices and to regain sensory feedback [#Reference 1| [1] . Overview Targeted reinnervation … Wikipedia
Artificial limb — An artificial limb is a type of prosthesis that replaces a missing extremity, such as arms or legs. The type of artificial limb used is determined largely by the extent of an amputation or loss and location of the missing extremity. Artificial… … Wikipedia
Phocomelia syndrome — DefinitionPhocomelia is a “congenital malformation” of development where the upper appendage of an arm or leg is absent so the hands or feet are attached to the body like stumps. The word phocomelia combines phoco denoting seal and melia denoting … Wikipedia
Phocomelia — Classification and external resources A 20 year old woman with left sided phocomelia, before and after treatment for scoliosis. ICD 10 Q … Wikipedia
Biomedical engineering — For the Russian journal on the subject, see Meditsinskaya Tekhnika. Ultrasound representation of Urinary bladder (black butterfly like shape) and hyperplastic prostate. An example of engineering science and medical science working together … Wikipedia
Electromyography — Not to be confused with Electronystagmography (ENG), Electrocardiography (ECG), or Electroencephalography (EEG). Electromyography Intervention ICD 9 CM 93.08 MeSH … Wikipedia
Greg Otterholt — Infobox Musical artist | Name = Greg Otterholt Img capt = Background = Birth name = Gregory William Otterholt Alias = Greg O. Born = Birth date and age|1967|05|08 Died = Origin = Occupation = singer, songwriter, producer, broadcaster URL =… … Wikipedia
