Free Papers: Upper Limb Prostheses (AM2025-FP04)

Credit Hours

1.75 Scientific Credits

Learning Objectives

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Course Description

Free Papers: Upper Limb Prostheses (AM2025-FP04)

A Preliminary Comparison Between Glide and Dual-site Control for Proportional Myoelectric Output
Presenter:  Rahul R. Kaliki, Ph.D – Chief Executive Officer, IBT
In this work, we perform a preliminary investigation to compare the proportional output capabilities of Glide, an advanced control algorithm designed for multiple degree-of-freedom control, against the current clinical standard of care, traditional dual-site control.

Learning Objectives:

• Upon completion, participant will be able to describe the Glide control strategy.
• Upon completion, participant will be able to describe the differences between Glide and traditional dual-site control.
• Upon completion, participant will be able to conduct an evaluation for proportional myoelectric control.

Interfacing Innovation: The Role of Compatibility in an Upper Limb Myoelectric Prosthesis
Presenter:  Talia Wolf-Jacobs, B.S. – Senior Systems and Integration Engineer, Infinite Biomedical Technologies, LLCCommercial myoelectric prostheses have been available since the 1960’s, but the last 15 years have demonstrated large growth in options and functionality available. In this submission, we investigate design considerations for compatibility between the various parts of the prosthesis and its impact on clinical decision making.Learning Objectives:

• Upon completion, participant will be able to describe the importance of intercomponent compatibility in upper limb myoelectric devices.
• Upon completion, participant will be able to describe the compatibility requirements for various components of an upper limb prosthesis.
• Upon completion, participant will be able to describe the scope of the device combinations one must consider during integration design.

Restoration of Sensory Feedback and Proprioception Following Hand Amputation with Targeted Sensory Reinnervation
Presenter:  Alexander Gardetto, MD – Head of Plastic and Reconstructive surgery with Hand Surgery/Professor Dr., Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Brixana Private Clinic Surgical restoration of existing sensory nerves using a new technique of Targeted Sensory Reinnervation with vibrotactile feedback in transradial amputees can provide the brain with new afferent signals. This tricks the brain into believing that the missing limb is still present and phantom pain disappears or doesn’t occur at all.

Learning Objectives:

• Upon completion, participant will be able to acquire the knowledge of the new Targeted Sensory Reinnervation surgical technique.
• Upon completion, participant will be able to differentiate between the better known Targeted Muscle Reinervation from the Tageted Sensory Reinnervation.
• Upon completion, participant will be able to compare different options for the treatment of phantom limb pain.

Setting the Stage for the Elimination of Phantom Limb Pain Following Upper Limb Amputation: A Case Study
Presenter:  Diane J. Atkins, OTR/L – Assistant Clinical Professor, Baylor College of Medicine
The elimination of phantom limb pain remains an ongoing challenge for amputees. This case study presents an innovative surgical procedure, Targeted Sensory Reinnervation (TSR), that dramatically reduces phantom limb pain as well as providing the potential for sensory feedback for the upper limb amputee.

Learning Objectives:

• Upon completion, participant will be able to describe a novel approach to eliminating phantom limb pain.
• Upon completion, participant will be able to describe Targeted Sensory Reinnervation (TSR) as it relates to upper limb pain.
• Upon completion, participant will be able to describe how sensory feedback may be possible following TSR.
• Upon completion, participant will be able to describe how TSR impacts one's quality of life.
• Upon completion, participant will be able to describe how the complete elimination of pain impacts one's life.

Presenter Name(s)

• Deanna H. Gates, PhD
• Diane J. Atkins, OTR/L
• Rahul R. Kaliki, Ph.D 
• Alexander Gardetto, MD
• Talia Wolf-Jacobs, B.S.