Rehabilitation of musicians with upper limb amputations

Author(s): James, K. B., Stein, R. B.

Journal/Book: J Rehabil Res Dev. 1988; 25: 25-32.

Abstract: Three saxophone players with upper limb amputations have been successfully rehabilitated to play their musical instruments using skin-conductivity touch control. Each attained a standard of musicianship sufficient to perform the standard repertoire of the instrument in a concert setting. The mechanical and electrical modifications to the saxophone are described, as well as the principles of operation of the skin-conductivity touch control module. The touch control module is commercially available for prosthetists who wish to fit musicians or others with upper extremity amputations who require rapid accurate control of a number of channels of powered prosthetic function.

Keyword(s): Amputation psychology; Amputation Stumps; Amputation, Traumatic psychology; Arm Injuries psychology; Electronics ; Galvanic Skin Response physiology; Power Sources; Prosthesis Design; Touch Amputation rehabilitation; Amputation, Traumatic rehabilitation; Arm surgery; Arm Injuries rehabilitation; Music ; Prosthesis Human ; Support, Non U.S. Gov't

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