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Automated Device To Enable Passive Pronation And Supination Activities Of The Hand For Experimental Testing With Cadaveric Specimens: A Collaboration Between The University Of New Mexico And New Mexico Institute Of Mining And Technology, Jodie Gomez, Jakub Mroczkowski, Lauren Long, Christopher A. Buksa, Deana M. Mercer, Christina Salas, David I. Grow

UNM Orthopaedic Research Journal

In cadaveric research, reproducing physiological conditions under which the specimens would be loaded in vivo is essential to achieve clinical applicability. This is a collaborative study bringing together engineers from The University of New Mexico and New Mexico Institute of Mining and Technology. We describe development of an automated device to enable passive pronation and supination of the hand (rotation achieved through direct manipulation) for use in cadaveric experimental testing of the hand, wrist, forearm, or elbow. We present a brief motivation for development of this device, design details, an overview of one possible application, and ways to use this …