An implanted prosthetic hand system (iSens) for quality of life in upper-limb amputees

You may qualify if

• Acquired upper limb amputation
• Unilateral or bilateral amputation, above or below elbow
• At least 6 months since time of amputation
• Current user of a myoelectric prosthesis or prescribed to use one
• Viable target nerves in the upper extremity
• Recommendation from a psychologist following a psychological assessment that the subject is mentally competent and capable of completing the study related activities

You can't join if

• A contraindication preventing surgery
• Uncontrolled diabetes
• Chronic skin ulcerations
• History of poor wound healing without specific cause
• History of uncontrolled infection without specific cause
• Active infection
• Pregnancy or women of childbearing potential unwilling to prevent pregnancy during participation in the study
• Inability to speak English
• Expectation that MRI will be required at any point for duration of study or while device is implanted.
• Arthritis in the area of implant
• Individuals with active implantable medical devices or individuals that use external active medical devices that are medically necessary and/or life-supporting or life-sustaining (e.g. insulin pumps, ventilators)
• Presence of auto immune diseases, or conditions requiring immunosuppression.