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Marcus Boren

Special thanks go to prosthetic Resident, Marcus Boren, for suggesting the formation of a P&O Reference Library and particularly for contributing the first digital text. Marcus has scanned the classic UCLA publication from the 1950s that was the first comprehensive manual for upper limb prosthetics in North America.

Although many of the materials and methods now seem quaint [when was the last time you made a test socket from bee's wax?], most of the principles have withstood the test of time. This text is still an excellent foundation to help the novice understand the fundamentals of creating a body-powered artificial limb.

Interested readers can reach Marcus via email at: mtboren@gtelco.net

Prosthetic Principles
Upper Extremity Amputations

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 		Introduction

Anatomical Positions, Directions, and Planes
Bones of the Upper Extremity

Anatomical Movements
Body Landmarks

Components
- Terminal Devices
- Wrist Units
- Elbow Joints
- Shoulder Joints
- Control System

Materials, Tools & Techniques
- Materials
- Tools
- Techniques

Hand Prosthesis
- Introduction
- Partial Hand - Thumb Remaining
- Special Devices

Cosmetic Components
- Introduction
- Cosmetic Gloves
- Passive Lower Arms
- Passive Upper Arms and Shoulders

Wrist Disarticulation Prosthesis
- Wrap Cast
- Wax Check Socket
- Check Socket Model
- Wax Check Socket Fabrication
- Wax Check Socket Fit
- Harnessing the Flexible Hinge Prosthesis

Rigid Hinge Prosthesis
- Wax Check Socket - Rigid Hinge
- Single Joint Spacer
- Break Out Mold
- Plastic Socket
- Forearm Extension
- Fitting

Step-Up Hinge Prosthesis
- Wrap Cast
- Wax Check Socket
- Wax Check Socket Fit
- Installation of Multi Action Hinge

Muenster Prosthesis
- Prescription Criteria
- Wrap Cast
- Check Socket
- Forearm Extension Pre Flexion Angle

Above Elbow Prosthesis
- Introduction
- Measurement
- Wrap Cast
- Wax Check Socket
- Harnessing
- Controls Training

Outside Locking Hinge Prosthesis
- Introduction
- Measurement
- Wrap Cast
- Check Socket Model
- Wax Check Socket
- Plastic Socket
- Making the Forearm
- Harnessing

Shoulder Prosthesis
- Introduction
- Shoulder Joints
- Measurement
- Wrap Cast
- Check Socket Model
- Wax Check Socket
- Making the Mold
- Socket & Humeral Section
- Harnessing
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