Above-elbow arm prostheses are artificial prostheses designed to replace the lost limb from the elbow area of the arm. Such prostheses can help individuals partially regain lost arm functions. Above-the-elbow arm prostheses are often custom-made and can be designed to suit the user's needs and activities.
These prostheses usually consist of an exoskeleton, joint mechanisms, muscular system, and often a special hand prosthetic device. Users can perform a range of daily activities using these arm prostheses, such as grasping objects, carrying items, and performing other daily tasks.
Above-elbow arm prostheses are becoming more advanced and user-friendly day by day. Thanks to new materials and technologies, the natural movement capabilities and comfort of prostheses are increasing. These prosthetics can help users live more independent lives.
If you or your loved one needs an above-the-elbow arm prosthesis, it is important to contact a prosthetist or rehabilitation specialist. These experts can assist you with appropriate prosthesis selection, fitting and training.
Utah Arm 3 Above Elbow Arm Prosthesis
Provides simultaneous elbow and hand control. Mobility and precision offer maximum functionality to almost every patient.
Utah Arm is a leading myoelectric arm for elbow ampoules. Originally developed in 1974 at the University of Utah Engineering Design Center, Motion Control, Inc., a Fillauer company, was founded to commercialize medical technology and introduced the latest version of the myoelectric arm, the Utah Arm 3+, in 2008.
With its high-performance wrist rotator, the Utah Arm 3+ is compatible with a variety of handheld and terminal devices manufactured by Motion Control and others. These include the Motion Control Hand, the ultra-robust ETD, and the bebionic and i-limb multi-joint hands. In the Smithsonian Channel's "World's First Bionic Man," the elbows are two Utah Arms.
Manufactured in Salt Lake City, UT, the Utah Arm 3+ features microprocessor technology and an easy-to-use computer interface, as well as silent freezing and wireless Bluetooth communication. Precise proportional control with simultaneous elbow and hand functions allows the user to have more natural movements than previously possible.