I have a patient with a long transhumeral deficiency as a result of a farm
injury several years ago. He continues to work his own farm quite
successfully. Insurance pays prosthetic costs only.
He is currently using a socket with TD directly attatched at the end (ie no
elbow joint or forearm) Suspension is with a short ROSS.
For the last eight years he has used a series of OB Greiffer TDs. He often
uses these manually, spinning the control knob with his other hand.
He has a history of breaking the Greiffer at the radial/ulnar deviation
axles, which requires a whole new Greiffer since OB Austria (not Australia)
refuse to repair just the wrist linkage
As he is now on his fourth Greiffer in eight years, it’s time to make a
change. I’m looking for suggestions for a new system.
He wants a TD that can be locked firmly shut on different thickness tools
with little or no harness tension.
Preferably something that can be locked open at different widths for
activities like riding a motorbike on the farm.
Something he can wash blood and manure off under the tap.
Obviously something that’s fairly durable.
Any and all suggestions will be appreciated.
I will compile and repost replies.
Regards,
Rod
*Please note new e-mail address*
Rod Lawlor
Senior Prosthetist/Orthotist
Royal Children’s Hospital
Melbourne, Australia
Ph 61 3 93455870
Fax 61 3 93455106
