Long-term results of early myoelectric prosthesis fittings

Different recommendations exist regarding what age is best for first-time fitting of myoelectric hand prostheses in children.To compare prosthetic skill, prosthetic use and risk for rejection over time between children fitted with myoelectric hand prostheses before or after 2½ years of age.Prospective case-control design.The cases were nine children fitted with myoelectric hand prostheses before the age of 2½ years, whereas the controls were 27...