Abstract
Upper extremity prosthetic technology has significantly changed in recent years. The
devices available and those under development are more and more able to approximate
the function of the lost limb; however, other challenges remain. This article provides
a brief perspective on the most advanced upper limb prostheses available and the challenges
present for continued development of the technology.
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Published online: December 20, 2013
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No commercial party having a direct financial interest in the results of the research supporting this article has conferred or will confer a benefit on the author or on any organization with which the author is associated.
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