Overview
The objective of the device feasibility study will be to validate the user needs of the Point Mini system. This study will be a single group intervention model where one group of 5 children with partial-hand upper limb loss will be asked to perform several tasks. Successful completion of a task results in a fulfilled user need. Failure to complete a task results in an unfulfilled user need.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Partial hand loss with at least index and/or middle fingers loss at the MCP level
- Intact thumb with full range of motion
- Fluent in English
- Between the ages of 5 and 15 years
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients with a residual limb that is unhealed from the amputation surgery
- Unhealed wounds
- Significant cognitive deficits as determined upon clinical evaluation
- Significant neurological deficits as determined upon clinical evaluation
- Significant physical deficits of the residual limb impacting full participation in the study as determined upon clinical evaluation
- Uncontrolled pain or phantom pain impacting full participation in the study as determined upon clinical evaluation
- Serious uncontrolled medical problems as judged by the project therapist