Needs and Perspectives on Upper Limb Prostheses Among Children and Adolescents With Upper Limb Differences - Takeaways - MDSpire

Needs and Perspectives on Upper Limb Prostheses Among Children and Adolescents With Upper Limb Differences

  • By

  • Kevin Wendo

  • Crystal Chigbu

  • Obafemi Ekundayo

  • Oluwaseun Ayodeji

  • Fiyinfoluwa Ayoola

  • Adebowale Adekemisola Ayoola

  • Gbolamide Ogunkua

  • Vindication Joseph

  • Gift Anyanwu

  • Séverine Guisset

  • Jade Ward

  • Benoît Herman

  • Stéphane Moniotte

  • Raphael Olszewski

  • June 25, 2026

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    Upper limb differences (ULDs) can be congenital or acquired, leading to physical and psychosocial challenges in children and adolescents.

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    A pediatric user-centered approach to upper limb prosthetic design is essential to meet the needs and preferences of young users.

  • 3

    Most children with ULDs live in low- and middle-income countries, where access to prosthetic services is limited and data on their needs is scarce.

  • 4

    Qualitative research is necessary to explore the lived experiences and expectations of children with ULDs in lower-middle-income countries.

  • 5

    The study involved 25 participants from Nigeria, utilizing various data collection methods to ensure comprehensive understanding of their experiences.

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Needs and Perspectives on Upper Limb Prostheses Among Children and Adolescents With Upper Limb Differences

  • by Kevin Wendo, Crystal Chigbu, Obafemi Ekundayo, Oluwaseun Ayodeji, Fiyinfoluwa Ayoola, Adebowale Adekemisola Ayoola, Gbolamide Ogunkua, Vindication Joseph, Gift Anyanwu, Séverine Guisset, Jade Ward, Benoît Herman, Stéphane Moniotte, Raphael Olszewski

  • June 25, 2026

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