How do the outcomes of the DEKA Arm compare to conventional prostheses?

Linda J ResnikMatthew L BorgiaFrantzy AclucheJill M CancioGail LatliefNicole Sasson

Published in: PloS one (2018)

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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