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1 This article and any supplementary material should be cited as follows: Smit G, Plettenburg DH. Comparison of mechanical properties of silicone and PVC (polyvinylchloride) cosmetic gloves for articulating hand prostheses. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2013;50(5):733–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/JRRD.2011.12.0238 Slideshow Project DOI:10.1682/JRRD.2011.12.0238JSP Comparison of mechanical properties of silicone and PVC (polyvinylchloride) cosmetic gloves for articulating hand prostheses Gerwin Smit, MSc; Dick H. Plettenburg, MSc, PhD

2 This article and any supplementary material should be cited as follows: Smit G, Plettenburg DH. Comparison of mechanical properties of silicone and PVC (polyvinylchloride) cosmetic gloves for articulating hand prostheses. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2013;50(5):733–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/JRRD.2011.12.0238 Slideshow Project DOI:10.1682/JRRD.2011.12.0238JSP Aim – Mechanically compare polyvinylchloride (PVC) and silicone cosmetic gloves. – Quantify stiffness of finger joints, required actuation energy, and energy dissipation during joint articulation. Relevance – Cosmetic gloves, which cover hand prostheses, negatively affect mechanical efficiency of prostheses.

3 This article and any supplementary material should be cited as follows: Smit G, Plettenburg DH. Comparison of mechanical properties of silicone and PVC (polyvinylchloride) cosmetic gloves for articulating hand prostheses. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2013;50(5):733–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/JRRD.2011.12.0238 Slideshow Project DOI:10.1682/JRRD.2011.12.0238JSP Method Mechanically tested six cosmetic gloves: – 3 silicone. – 3 PVC.

4 This article and any supplementary material should be cited as follows: Smit G, Plettenburg DH. Comparison of mechanical properties of silicone and PVC (polyvinylchloride) cosmetic gloves for articulating hand prostheses. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2013;50(5):733–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/JRRD.2011.12.0238 Slideshow Project DOI:10.1682/JRRD.2011.12.0238JSP Results Silicone gloves – Required less work. – Dissipated less energy during flexing. – Had lower joint stiffness. – Required lower maximum joint torque.

5 This article and any supplementary material should be cited as follows: Smit G, Plettenburg DH. Comparison of mechanical properties of silicone and PVC (polyvinylchloride) cosmetic gloves for articulating hand prostheses. J Rehabil Res Dev. 2013;50(5):733–44. http://dx.doi.org/10.1682/JRRD.2011.12.0238 Slideshow Project DOI:10.1682/JRRD.2011.12.0238JSP Conclusion Based on energy requirements, joint stiffness, and required joint torque, tested silicone glove is most suitable for application on articulating hand prosthesis.


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