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Journal Article

Author
Spielrein, R. E.
Title
Some modern prosthetic and orthotic trends and developments seen as a challenge to the engineering profession
In
Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Australia
Imprint
vol. 41, no. 6, Jun 1969, pp. 73-82
Description

Paper No.2633, submitted by the author on 23rd May, 1968, and presented at The Institution's Jubilee Engineering Conference held in Sydney from 14th to 18th April, 1969.
The author, R. E. Spielrein, MIEAust, is Senior Engineer, Central Development Unit, Repatriation Department, and Foundation Chairman of the Victorian Branch of the Ergonomics Society of Australia and New Zealand.

[This paper was awarded the Mechanical Engineering Prize 1969]

Abstract

This paper describes current developments in the design of artificial limbs and corrective devices with due emphasis on the importance of physiological and psychological factors affecting their acceptance or rejection by the amputee. Coverage of upper limbs includes both internally and externally powered devices and their practical limitations. Treatment of the lower limb stresses the importance played in the rehabilitation of the amputee by the forces of gravity, and explains how these forces are being harnessed by the use of mechanical and fluid controls. The management of extreme disabilities is also described with special reference to the latest local and overseas developments in this field. Technical difficulties associated with the relatively small amputee population in Australia are viewed through the eyes of the designer.
The paper follows with a brief description of the more important trends, e.g. modular approach to limb production, pneumatic knee mechanisms, etc., and concludes with an appeal for greater involvement of the engineering community at large with what are essentially human engineering problems.

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  • 'Mechanical Engineering Prize - 1969 Award', Journal of the Institution of Engineers, Australia, 43 (1-2) (1971), 31. Details

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