Neuromechanics

Biomechanics of Transhumeral Prosthetic Use During Activities of Daily Living

While it is known that using a prosthetic arm changes a person’s biomechanics, biomechanics data of people using a transhumeral prosthesis during activities of daily living (picking up a bag, moving a bottle) are not readily available. In this project, we are collecting these data for people using body-powered prostheses and myoelectric prostheses with multiple types of hands. These data can then be used to quantify compensatory motions and also study the interaction forces between a socket and the residual limb.

• Project Lead: Will Flanagan
• Surgical Collaborators: Drs. Alexandra I. Stavrakis and Lauren E. Wessel (Orthopaedic Surgery, UCLA)
• Project Team: Michael Rose, Laila Harris, Nadine Hassanieh, Brandon Tran, Rachel Gehlhar Humann (alumna)