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Table 2 Result pressure profile applied for each type of prostheses

From: Biomechanics principle of elbow joint for transhumeral prostheses: comparison of normal hand, body-powered, myoelectric & air splint prostheses

Subjects

Body-powered socket pressure, kPa

Myoelectric socket pressure, kPa

Air splint socket pressure, kPa

Area (0.03±0.005 m)

Area (0.045±0.005 m)

Area (0.045±0.005 m)

1

5.78

6.02

3.22

2

7.47

7.45

5.24

3

4.32

5.72

2.91

4

7.35

7.62

5.61

5

8.21

8.01

5.97

6

6.58

6.48

4.93

7

6.21

6.09

4.23