The demand for better adaptability to individual patient needs has increased considerably the variety of available components as well as the complexity of modern upper limb prostheses. Otto Bock offers many components and different programs for myoelectric, body-powered and hybrid prostheses as well as cosmetic fittings. This vast array needs a lot of knowledge and experience.
The fabrication of prostheses requires the consideration of many patient related influencing factors (size selection, myosignal quality, etc.) as well as knowledge of technical details (e.g. component sizes, compatibility of various components, and available control options). Simultaneously, the usability and acceptance of prostheses not only depend on the selection of the proper components and their optimal adjustment: the correct fit of the socket also plays a crucial role.
PAULA addresses all these issues. It handles the complexity of components for the upper extremity prostheses and provides an E-learning platform for the whole MYOBOCK® system of Otto Bock. Additionally, the new software guides prosthetists through the fitting and selection process to ensure component compatibility and excellent patient fit.
PAULA is a comprehensive software package providing essential support for the fabrication of upper limb prostheses. Thanks to the integration into the Otto Bock DataStation, a common platform has been created, offering the prosthetist a familiar user interface. PAULA incorporates information from different Otto Bock software applications to simplify and support upper extremity prosthesis design.
These five applications are:
A presentation from S. Swanson in forum I at the Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Technology trade fair 2008 in Leipzig.
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