A Concise Review of Upper Limb Prostheses

Upper arm amputations typically result in partial limb loss, thus involving the development of various devices in order to aid the hand function rehabilitation. The trend concerning medical advancements for these types of devices is permanently growing and it is characterized by complex designs and precise constrains regarding mass and size. The main goal of these mechanisms is to replicate normal human limb functions, ensuring a proper reproduction of basic actions. This paper provides a succinct overview of upper limb prosthetic devices, examining various classification criteria.