Dr. V.J.S. Vohra
Senior Consultant
(Prosthetics-Orthotics)
Certified by:
Rehabilitation Council of India
Hony. Prosthetic Adviser:
Govt. of Punjab
Govt. of Haryana
Chandigarh Administration
Govt. of Himachal Pradesh
 
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Artificial Arms

Artificial Arms

Myo Electric Hand for Artificial Arms

 

Activities of daily living with Myo electric Hand


Bionic Hand for Artificial Arms

Activities of daily living with Myo electric Hand

  

Paresh is eating and drinking with above elbow artificial arm (left) with myo electric hand and below elbow arm (right) with mechanical hand

 
   

Myo electric hand offers the highest level of rehabilitation for upper limbs. The system combines an attractive appearance with higher grip force and gripping speed, while offering a broad range of possible component combinations and enhancements. For myo electric control, electrical action potentials of the residual muscles are used to activate the prosthesis. 

Signals are emitted during contraction of a muscle and are measurable on the skin surface. The electrodes accomodated in the prosthetic socket pick these up to amplify and transmit these as control signals to the prosthetic hand. A rechargeable 6 volts battery serves as energy source. A battery charger is also provided to the patient. 

 

Bionic prosthetic hand is an advanced artificial limb designed to perform all the functions of a natural hand. These hands incorporate various technologies to provide patients with a more natural experience for easily carrying out activities of daily routine. These advanced prosthetic hands have sensors, microprocessors, mechanical components, advanced materials, and sophisticated control systems that can detect pressure, temperature, and other sensory information, which is transmitted to the user, resulting in better grasp and a firm grip in the prosthetic hand controlled by using myoelectric signals, generated by the muscles in the residual limb, to adapt to patient's preferences and movements.
 

    

There are a variety of control systems for myo electric prosthetic hands in order to derive best results as per patient's requirements