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The availability of various multiarticulated prosthetic hands makes determining
differences in functionality between these hands relevant. The current study
asked whether the functionality of these hands increased with time of use and
whether grip force and robustness improved. A 45-year-old man with wrist
disarticulation used the i-LIMB and the i-LIMB Pulse hands in a series of tests
covering all functional levels as described in the framework of the International
Classification of Functioning, Disability and Health. Using the i-LIMB for 1 yr
improved Southampton Hand Assessment Procedure function scores. However, the
i-LIMB Pulse did not improve much over 5 mo of training, possibly because of the
intense training in the month prior to the first i-LIMB Pulse tests. The i-LIMB
Pulse hand generally showed higher scores on the tests and better grip strength
and robustness than the i-LIMB. The i-LIMB Pulse has overcome the shortcomings of
the i-LIMB hand. The preset grip patterns simplified the complex control of the
multiarticulated i-LIMB hand, which contributed to patient satisfaction.

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