Implants and the Artificial Joint (IMAGE)

Chalmers University of Technology

Implants and the Artificial Joint

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An implant is placed into each of the two bones of the forearm -- the ulna and radius -- and then a wrist-like artificial joint acts as an interface between these two implants and the prosthetic hand.

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Biomechatronics and Neurorehabilitation Laboratory/Chalmers University of Technology

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