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AndreaWon — 2009-09-09 17:55:32

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- The art and science of attempting to replace a limb with a substitute has likely been around as long as limb loss or absence. The history of prosthetics has been somewhat documented, but we would like to start a group effort ["History of Prosthetics" here]. Broadly, prostheses can be divided into ["Upper Extremity"] (arms) and ["Lower Extremity"] (legs). Additional related areas include [http://www.anaplastology.org Anaplastology] and Orthotics.	+ The art and science of attempting to replace a limb with a substitute has likely been around as long as limb loss or absence. The history of prosthetics has been somewhat documented, but we would like to start a group effort ["History of Prosthetics" here]. Broadly, prostheses can be divided into ["Upper Extremity"] (arms) and ["Lower Extremity"] (legs). Additional related areas include [http://www.anaplastology.org/about-anaplastology Anaplastology] and Orthotics.

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- The art and science of attempting to replace a limb with a substitute has likely been around as long as limb loss or absence. The history of prosthetics has been somewhat documented, but we would like to start a group effort ["History of Prosthetics" here]. Broadly, prostheses can be divided into ["Upper Extremity"] (arms) and ["Lower Extremity"] (legs). Additional related areas include [http://www.anaplastology.org/AAAindex.php Anaplastology] and Orthotics.	+ The art and science of attempting to replace a limb with a substitute has likely been around as long as limb loss or absence. The history of prosthetics has been somewhat documented, but we would like to start a group effort ["History of Prosthetics" here]. Broadly, prostheses can be divided into ["Upper Extremity"] (arms) and ["Lower Extremity"] (legs). Additional related areas include [http://www.anaplastology.org Anaplastology] and Orthotics.

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- - - ==Hightech Hand Project== - In this approach, a new lightweight, robust and forceful antrhopomorphic artificial hand is presented. - It is based on an anthropomorphic model of the human hand. - Due to the biomechanical design it's look and appearance turn up as naturally as possible. [http://hightech-hand.com] -

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	+ + ==Hightech Hand Project== + In this approach, a new lightweight, robust and forceful antrhopomorphic artificial hand is presented. + It is based on an anthropomorphic model of the human hand. + Due to the biomechanical design it's look and appearance turn up as naturally as possible. [http://hightech-hand.com] + +
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JonKuniholm — 2009-08-03 16:19:42

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- There are just over two million amputees or people with limb absence in the United States. Of these, less than five per cent or fewer than 100,000 are missing an upper extremity. This distribution is somewhat different among veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, from which, as of 2007, there were fewer than 700 amputees, of whom fewer than 150 are missing arms. This includes six bilateral upper extremity amputees. Obviously, there is some overlap, and these numbers refer to individuals, not to limbs. The dramatic difference in the numbers of upper and lower extremity amputees, along with the challenge of replacing a hand or arm as opposed to a foot or leg, conspire to make the prosthetic options for arms less appealing.	+ There are just over two million amputees or people with limb absence in the United States. Of these, less than five per cent or fewer than 100,000 are missing an upper extremity. This distribution is somewhat different among veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, from which, as of 2007, there were 862 amputees, of whom 186 are missing arms (as of February 2009). This includes six bilateral upper extremity amputees (that number may be larger by a couple as of 2009). Obviously, there is some overlap, and these numbers refer to individuals, not to limbs. The dramatic difference in the numbers of upper and lower extremity amputees, along with the challenge of replacing a hand or arm as opposed to a foot or leg, conspire to make the prosthetic options for arms less appealing.

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JonKuniholm — 2009-07-04 14:21:13

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- It's worth mentioning here what is NOT available. Fueled by science fiction and the fictionalization of science, prosthetic arms have been imagined as being capable of all kinds of things that they are not. Yet. We've created a round up of ["fantasy arms" arms that would be great to have, if they existed.]	+ It's worth mentioning here what is NOT available. Fueled by science fiction and the fictionalization of science, prosthetic arms have been imagined as being capable of all kinds of things that they are not. Yet. We've created a round up of ["fantasy arms" arms that would be great to have, if they existed.] There are ["fantasy legs"] as well.

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JonKuniholm — 2009-06-22 17:59:52

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	+ + The representation of amputees and prosthetics in the media, in fiction and fantasy, is interesting and I think says a lot about how we think about amputation as a society. Take a look at this list of ["Representations of Amputation and Prosthetics in Popular Culture"].

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JonKuniholm — 2009-04-22 13:25:18

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	+ + It's worth mentioning here what is NOT available. Fueled by science fiction and the fictionalization of science, prosthetic arms have been imagined as being capable of all kinds of things that they are not. Yet. We've created a round up of ["fantasy arms" arms that would be great to have, if they existed.]

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	+ =Useful Links and Tools= + + ==A Company or Product Here== + Please use this space to help us inform users and volunteers about useful tools that might be helpful as they work on projects. These might be electronic components, general use hardware with application to prosthetics, or the like. ["You can create a page with more information"] beyond the brief description on this page. +

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JonKuniholm — 2009-03-13 03:28:57

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- Related to the Open Myo project described above, the Project has been pursuing the design of a LEGO hand that could potentially be controlled with myoelectric signals. Volunteer John Bergmann has been working on designs described in the [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics/web/lego-hand group page], which reproduces updates and downloads from our original site. Our ultimate goal is to have the kit available through the user-designed kits section at the [http://factory.lego.com/ LEGO Factory] site, or even one of the commercial kits. We'd love to have someone helping John figure out how to power the hand.	+ Related to the Open Myo project described above, the Project has been pursuing the design of a LEGO hand that could potentially be controlled with myoelectric signals. Volunteer John Bergmann has been working on designs described in the [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics/web/lego-hand group page], which reproduces updates and downloads from our original site. Our ultimate goal is to have the kit available through the user-designed kits section at the [http://factory.lego.com/ LEGO Factory] site, or even one of the commercial kits. We'd love to have someone helping John figure out how to power the hand. Here's a new ["LEGO Hand" project page] to help everyone get started.

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JonKuniholm — 2009-03-12 18:10:10

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- It has been suggested in many places that RFID object information could be useful for augmenting an advanced hand's ability to manipulate and object in context. This could be useful for many types of assistive technology and rehabilitation engineering, as well as home service and hobby robotics. We've created a ["RFID for Prosthetic Arm Control" stub page] to discuss the issues associated with aggregating the information that might be helpful to know, and of the mechanics of creating, maintaining and distributing such a database.	+ It has been suggested in many places that RFID object information could be useful for augmenting an advanced hand's ability to manipulate and object in context. This could be useful for many types of assistive technology and rehabilitation engineering, as well as home service and hobby robotics. We've started a ["RFID for Prosthetic Arm Control" discussion] of the issues associated with aggregating the information that might be helpful to know, and of the mechanics of creating, maintaining and distributing such a database.

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JonKuniholm — 2009-03-12 15:47:35

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	+ + ==RFID Object Identification for Control Information== + It has been suggested in many places that RFID object information could be useful for augmenting an advanced hand's ability to manipulate and object in context. This could be useful for many types of assistive technology and rehabilitation engineering, as well as home service and hobby robotics. We've created a ["RFID for Prosthetic Arm Control" stub page] to discuss the issues associated with aggregating the information that might be helpful to know, and of the mechanics of creating, maintaining and distributing such a database.

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JonKuniholm — 2009-02-05 17:53:14

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- I am a student at SVA's MFAD program and I am working to form a group for people who would like to collaborate to modifying donated new and used toys (in addition to other found existing materials needed for reinforcement and functional aspects) into prosthetic arms for kids in developing nations who can't afford a prosthetic.	+ I am a student at SVA's MFAD program and I am working to form a group for people who would like to collaborate to modifying donated new and used toys (in addition to other found existing materials needed for reinforcement and functional aspects) into prosthetic arms for kids in developing nations who can't afford a prosthesis.
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JonKuniholm — 2009-02-05 17:48:25

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- ==MyoElectric Technology== - - I am part of the MFAD program that is currently working on prosthetics from a Graphic Design and 3D form approach. It struck me when Jon Kuniholm spoke to us that there is a need to develop MyoElectric Technology further and bring down the price. I think there would be a lot of interest in this technology in the private market for other uses, that could serve to further software, hardware and cost if it was attached to the right products. Video games have obvious applications: who can forget the power glove and imagine if it was actually a glove that reacted to your muscle movement! Attached is a clip of someone who got his hands on some of the MyoElectric sensors and worked out some software to compose music. I think this is amazing: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhRJqZ33_3I]. I think if this technology was opened up to a mass market we would see changes happen quickly, it may just be a matter of getting the right people interested. If anyone has questions or comments please send me an email at mattluckhurst@yahoo.com. Please feel free to examine this idea further and let me know if it is feasible or not. Thanks. -

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- I am very interested in designing a program where people donate new and used toys and then those who like to take things apart and make new things out of them (hacker culture) take the donated toys and use them to make a prosthetic arm for a child. Then we will send them to amputee children in places where they don't have access to or can't afford a prosthetic arm.	+ I am a student at SVA's MFAD program and I am working to form a group for people who would like to collaborate to modifying donated new and used toys (in addition to other found existing materials needed for reinforcement and functional aspects) into prosthetic arms for kids in developing nations who can't afford a prosthetic.
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- I am wondering if anyone has any advice or suggestions about places to start looking for groups that know of child amputees who might benefit from this program.	+ I don't expect these to be the most advanced high functioning arms but they are better than nothing. We can help a child go from being the kid without an arm to the kid with this awesome arm made from toys! Plus we are finding a way to use existing materials that would otherwise end up in a landfill.
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- I am also very curious to hear from people who would enjoy working and building with toys in this way. Are there specific toys out there that would work really well? Any other suggestions are greatly appreciated.	+ I have created a group on instructables, instructables.com/group/modsquad/ + It has started some really great conversations about the possibilities of this and realistic materials we could use.
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- Thank You,	+ A major issue that I am interested in exploring is cost effective ways to attach the prosthetic to the child's body. Also I am just looking for people who want to experiment with existing materials and see what we can come up with.
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	+ + ==Swimming Prosthetic== + + I'm a graduate student at the School of Visual Arts Masters of Fine Art in Design program. I'm working on a project for a Product Design course to redesign a prosthetic arm. I'm interested in creating a better swimming prosthesis. + + I'm curious to find out the following: + + 1. What does the current swimming prosthesis lack? + 2. How does the swimming prosthesis affect your balance in swimming? + 3. Have you changed the way you swim prior to using the prosthesis vs. with the prosthesis? + + If you have any suggestions, comments or would like to collaborate, please contact me. + + Thank You, + Irina Lee + irinalee@gmail.com +

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	+ ==MyoElectric Technology== + + I am part of the MFAD program that is currently working on prosthetics from a Graphic Design and 3D form approach. It struck me when Jon Kuniholm spoke to us that there is a need to develop MyoElectric Technology further and bring down the price. I think there would be a lot of interest in this technology in the private market for other uses, that could serve to further software, hardware and cost if it was attached to the right products. Video games have obvious applications: who can forget the power glove and imagine if it was actually a glove that reacted to your muscle movement! Attached is a clip of someone who got his hands on some of the MyoElectric sensors and worked out some software to compose music. I think this is amazing: [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dhRJqZ33_3I]. I think if this technology was opened up to a mass market we would see changes happen quickly, it may just be a matter of getting the right people interested. If anyone has questions or comments please send me an email at mattluckhurst@yahoo.com. Please feel free to examine this idea further and let me know if it is feasible or not. Thanks.

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- ==Insert Your Project Here== - Register and click edit, and change this page so that people can find out about the project you're interested in working on!	+ ==Toy Exchange== + + I am very interested in designing a program where people donate new and used toys and then those who like to take things apart and make new things out of them (hacker culture) take the donated toys and use them to make a prosthetic arm for a child. Then we will send them to amputee children in places where they don't have access to or can't afford a prosthetic arm. + + I am wondering if anyone has any advice or suggestions about places to start looking for groups that know of child amputees who might benefit from this program. + + I am also very curious to hear from people who would enjoy working and building with toys in this way. Are there specific toys out there that would work really well? Any other suggestions are greatly appreciated. + + Thank You, + + Carli + + carlipierce@gmail.com

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JonKuniholm — 2008-10-16 00:33:29

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	+ ==Insert Your Project Here== + Register and click edit, and change this page so that people can find out about the project you're interested in working on! +

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	+ ==Tools for Collaboration on Open Design== + As you may have noticed, we use a collection of free and open tools to allow collaboration on the sharing of physical design ideas. We think there ought to be something better, and we'd like your help in discussing ["Tools for Collaboration on Open Design" how we might do that]. +

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- == ''' About Car Money Real Fast''' == - In today's world, where a horde of companies offer car loans CarMoneyRealFast stands out by providing you hassle-free auto loan online. When we say hassle-free, it means easy [http://www.carmoneyrealfast.com'''Online Car Loan'''] and [http://www.carmoneyrealfast.com '''Motorcycle Loan'''] for people with all types of credit rating. Over years that we have been in business, we have been one of the most respectable and approachable [http://www.carmoneyrealfast.com '''Car Loan Online '''] service provides for people who have bad credit or no credit at all. Support All Stats. All this and more at the lowest interest possible to car buyers across the nation. Now driving away your dream car is now very easy	+ = About = + [http://www.openprosthetics.org/ Open Prosthetics] is an initiative of the [http://www.shareddesign.org/ Shared Design Alliance].
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- == '''New Car Finance Loan''' ==	+ The Open Prosthetics Project is producing useful innovations in the field of prosthetics and freely sharing the designs. This project is an open source collaboration between users, designers and funders with the goal of making our creations available for anyone to use and build upon. Our hope is to use this and our complementary sites to create a core group of lead users and to speed up and amplify the impact of their innovations in the industry.
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- New car finance and [http://www.carmoneyrealfast.com '''Used Auto Loan'''] help people to get the car they need if they do not have the money themselves. Some dealerships actually finance, but most often, the dealer has a preferred lender they work with to approve funding. The borrower's credit will definitely be an issue during the approval process. If the borrower does not have a long enough credit history or has negative items on their credit report, a co-borrower might be required in order to obtain this guaranteed car finance.	+ This wiki is one of a number of tools available to the Open Prosthetics community to help educate amputees, prosthetic providers and manufacturers, the general public and anyone else that is interested in the field about the history, culture and technology of amputation and prosthetics. In an effort to provide the best that all of these tools offer, we have chosen to provide access to them all, and users are encouraged to use them all, create links from one to another, and to suggest stubs that should be developed. Other sites include + our [http://openprosthetics.ning.com social net], [http://www.instructables.com/group/openprosthetics/ The Open Prosthetics Group] on Instructables, and [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics The Open Prosthetics Google Group].
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- Any type of car can be financed with [http://www.carmoneyrealfast.com '''instant car loan'''] , whether the driver wants to buy a car, a car, or a sports car what a student or other fellow wants to buy. Be smart and make sure the car is a safe choice and also that it will be dependable. A new car loans enables a driver to purchase a vehicle, which otherwise, they would not be able to do. An automobile is a large expense, regardless of the make or model. Even the most inexpensive vehicles cost at least ten thousand dollars.	+ = Amputation = + There are just over two million amputees or people with limb absence in the United States. Of these, less than five per cent or fewer than 100,000 are missing an upper extremity. This distribution is somewhat different among veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, from which, as of 2007, there were fewer than 700 amputees, of whom fewer than 150 are missing arms. This includes six bilateral upper extremity amputees. Obviously, there is some overlap, and these numbers refer to individuals, not to limbs. The dramatic difference in the numbers of upper and lower extremity amputees, along with the challenge of replacing a hand or arm as opposed to a foot or leg, conspire to make the prosthetic options for arms less appealing.
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- Paying on this [http://www.carmoneyrealfast.com '''Used CarLoan'''] is as important as paying on any other debts. When possible, borrowers should pay more than the monthly payment amount in order to pay off this easy car loan more quickly. This will reduce the amount of interest paid over the life of the loan. When searching for a new automobile, choose a reputable car dealer who offers a good warranty, as well as a good price. Buying a vehicle is a great investment, but it is also a large financial responsibility. Take care of the vehicle with proper maintenance and repairs when needed.	+ = Prosthetics = + The art and science of attempting to replace a limb with a substitute has likely been around as long as limb loss or absence. The history of prosthetics has been somewhat documented, but we would like to start a group effort ["History of Prosthetics" here]. Broadly, prostheses can be divided into ["Upper Extremity"] (arms) and ["Lower Extremity"] (legs). Additional related areas include [http://www.anaplastology.org/AAAindex.php Anaplastology] and Orthotics.
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- Many people will have the opportunity to buy a new vehicle so that they can get around because of car loan. A dependable automobile is extremely important for those who work outside the home and is key to the success of their career. Auto lenders realize this and are able to offer a wide variety of lending options to suit the individual needs of their borrowers. Choose a good loan with a reliable lender. Many drivers take the first lender they are approved with, often through the dealer. This is unwise. It is better to wait for a [http://www.cardollarsforall.com '''Easy CarLoan'''] . Then borrowers won't have to refinance down the road.	+ Upper and lower extremity prosthetic components are regulated by the FDA as Class I medical devices. Please contribute to ["Federal Regulation of Prostheses" this discussion] on the issue.
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	+ Prosthetic components are distributed to patients as durable medical equipment, reimbursed by insurance companies and the federal government according to "L-codes." Please see ["Reimbursement and Insurance Coverage of Prosthetics" this discussion] of all of the business and insurance issues surrounding the provision of prosthetic services and devices.
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- == '''Gets Best New Auto Financing Loan.''' == - Learning how [http://www.carmoneyrealfast.com '''New Car Finance'''] works is beneficial in choosing a loan that works out well an individual's personal financial profile, rather than damage it by overburdening them with unnecessary fees, high interest rates or atrociously high monthly car payments. Understanding how car dealers make money will also increase the car buyer's awareness of the industry and ability to find the best loan suitable for his financial needs. Properly researching new auto financing is even more important than studying used car loans, because a new care loses the initial value quickly, and the wrong loan could make this an even more devastating loss.	+ Within these pages, we would like to give an overview of what types of prosthetic devices are available, give as much information as possible about them, including user reviews of pros and cons, including cost, and describe them with pictures where possible. We are also interested in documenting the challenges to getting good prosthetic care, including the variation in insurance coverage, and the small market in upper extremity prosthetics.
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- Car salesmen make money two ways. The first way is the actual profit from the sell of the [http://www.carmoneyrealfast.com '''Lowest Car Loan''']. The dealer sells the car for more money than he bought it for. The difference between the two prices is the profit he makes from the sell. The second way that an automobile dealer makes money is through financing the loans for the cars. The profit from financing is generated through higher than standard interest rates. These loans are offered by the dealership itself. The credit department in a car dealership is usually more lenient in whom it finances than banks and credit unions are. Therefore, the person with a less than perfect financial background may benefit from dealer loans. However, typically dealer loans do not offer as competitive of interest rates as bank loans do. For this reason, a person with fairly good credit would benefit from seeking a loan through a standard lending institution. During new auto financing, the purchaser will also be offered some additional options for their car.	+ =Current Projects= + ==Amputee Preference Census== + We hear a lot about what amputees want and don't want. We're pretty tired of arguing with anecdotes. ["Amputee Preference Census" Come help us] figure out the right questions to ask, and let's ask everyone we can.
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- The credit department of the dealership usually offers its employees commission incentives to sell options like: extended warranties, an alarm system for the vehicle and undercoating for the chassis of the car. A savvy car buyer will avoid these pitfalls of the [http://www.carmoneyrealfast.com '''Online car loan''']. procedure. After agreeing on an acceptable price for the car with the sales person, a prospective vehicle purchaser needs to be aware of the additional costs that the sales person will likely suggest. If an extended warranty or an alarm system is truly what the car buyer wants, then he or she needs to factor that into the amount they agree upon for the car. There are many reasons why it is often more prudent to choose new auto financing through a third party vendor, rather than the car dealership.	+ ==Open Myoelectric Platforms== + Seeking to expand the user base for myoelectric control, we're hoping to develop myo signal processors that can be used as parts of toys or other user-customizable devices. This is described in more detail ["Open Myoelectric Signal Processor" here]. You can discuss the project in the forum on our Google Group [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics/web/open-myoelectric-platforms site].
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- Because banks and standard lenders don't have as much to profit from a specific loan, they tend to offer more competitive interest rates. It is also a good idea for an individual to expand his or her financial portfolio. Not only can the car owner now list that she has successfully qualified for a new car, but the bank or lending institution is now a second reference for her reliability in making payments. In addition to these advantages in choosing standard lenders for [http://www.carmoneyrealfast.com '''Used Car Loan'''] financing and new auto financing, the banks and credit unions have no vested interest in the additional offerings of the car dealership. Bank employees do not work on commission, like the sales personnel at the dealership. A loan officer at a bank will not press a customer to buy an extended warranty or an alarm system. The average employee in the credit department at the local car dealership, however, works on commission and thus will try to "up sell" the client on other merchandise services.	+ ==Open Standards== + While related to the ["Open Myoelectric Signal Processor" Open Myo Project] described above (which will comply with these standards when they are developed), there is a great need within the prosthetic industry (particularly upper extremity) for standards of interoperability. These could extend from mechanical connections, like the Otto-Bock quick disconnect wrist, a de facto standard, to electrical bus standards for communication like the CAN-based OBD-II standard used in automobiles. This topic will be a subject of discussion at a breakout session at the [http://www.unb.ca/biomed/mec.php MEC 2008 Conference in August], and we have created a ["Open Standards for Prosthetics" project page] to serve as a source of information and a place to begin and continue a dialog about the development of these standards.
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- Outside of dealerships and banks, a person purchasing a car still has other options for paying for the vehicle. Searching [http://www.carmoneyrealfast.com '''Vehicle Loan '''] and throughout the community for no credit check finance institutions is a viable option for someone with tarnished credit. If the credit is quite damaged, the purchaser may want to consider buying a used vehicle to build credit before moving on to a new car. If there are just a few late payments and similar small blemishes, seeking a non-standard lender will still probably make buying .	+ ==The OPP "T-Hook," an Updated Trautman-Style Hook== + OPP is seeking to update and return to production an improved hook with many features of the much-loved Trautman Hook. See the ["Updated Trautman Hook Project" project page] for more details.
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- If the person buying the vehicle is a home owner, an equity loan is still an option. The benefit to new auto financing through a line of equity is that the interest rates tend to be significantly lower than standard car loan rates. There are usually negative aspects to all things. Drawing a loan from the equity in a home forever links that car with the home. Should the car owner lose her job and not be able to pay all of the bills, she may not want to lose both her car and her home for a few missed payments. Extreme caution should always be taken when borrowing money against home equity. Seeking help through friends and relatives is also another way to find enough money to buy a new car. Relatives seldom charge interest, so this is obviously the cheapest type of new auto financing.	+ ==Vector Prehensor== + The Vector is an experimental mechanism implemented in a couple of different forms that never made it to production because of patent issues. The inventors have shared the design with the project, and we're looking for folks interested in helping move the open design project toward production. The project is described in more detail, and the documents shared by the inventors are available ["Vector Prehensor" here]. + + ==Updating the APRL Hook== + The Army Prosthetic Research Lab (APRL) hook was developed following WWII by the US Army, and has interesting features that distinguish it from other hooks. It is voluntary closing (VC), and has a setting that enables it to lock on the object it closes on. Additionally, it has settings that allow it to open to two different opening distances. While the hook is still produced by Hosmer-Dorrance, some users complain about the durability of the hook and are seeking to update it and increase its durability. Find out more on the ["Updating the APRL Hook" project page]. + + ==New Split Hook== + We've been thinking for a while about updating the split hook, [http://www.google.com/patents?id=3sBOAAAAEBAJ versions of which] have been around since before WWI. We have a volunteer effort to model an existing hook, and hope to create a design appropriate for plastic injection molding. Check out the ["Updated Split Hook" project page]. + + ==Improved Body Powered Harness== + Several problems with the standard figure 8 or 9 body powered harness need fixing. Axillary pressure (in the armpit), slippage and movement, and issues with cleanliness come to mind, among others. An improvement is proposed integrating the harness into a shirt. Check out the ["Improved Body Powered Harness" project page]. Our [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics/web/upper-ex-harness-idea google group page] was vandalized but its still up. + + ==LEGO Hand== + Related to the Open Myo project described above, the Project has been pursuing the design of a LEGO hand that could potentially be controlled with myoelectric signals. Volunteer John Bergmann has been working on designs described in the [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics/web/lego-hand group page], which reproduces updates and downloads from our original site. Our ultimate goal is to have the kit available through the user-designed kits section at the [http://factory.lego.com/ LEGO Factory] site, or even one of the commercial kits. We'd love to have someone helping John figure out how to power the hand. + + ==Pimp My Arm== + MTV hasn't threatened to sue us yet, but if they did then we'd get a chance to ask them to be on the show. Any resemblance should be clearly identifiable as parody. And believe it or not, we're not aware of anyone confusing [http://tackledesign.com/about.php Jon] with [http://www.xzibit.com/ Xzibit]. Check out the [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics/web/pimp-my-arm explanation] of the idea, or go straight to the place where you can post about [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics/web/pimp-my-arm-forum arms], [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics/web/pimp-my-leg-forum legs], or [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics/web/pimp-my-forum whatever you need]. + + ==Upper Extremity Prosthetic Patent Database== + It's been our belief that for many of the reasons that are discussed above, even receiving a patent on an upper extremity device was no guarantee that the device would ever make it to market, or that it would continue to be available. In fact, it was a 1954 German patent (reference needed), that sunk hopes for the Vector Prehensor to be commercialized. We think that there may be some gems in the patent literature, so we'd like to generate a ["Upper Extremity Prosthetic Patent Database" list] of upper extremity patents and the commercial devices (if any) that they led to. + + ==Prosthetic User Repair Kit== + We're putting suggestions together ["Prosthetic User Repair Kit" here]. + + == Appropriate Technology Prosthetic Solutions== + Different economic, social and physical environments demand different solutions to prosthetic problems. These range from differing reimbursement constraints in Europe and the US, to a total lack of infrastructure and funding in parts of the developing world. Social pressures on appearance and function may differ, as may training and materials available in a specific area. Open Prosthetics has begun a partnership with [http://www.fundacionamistad.org/ Fundacion Amistad], a non-profit, to create a cultural exchange of information about prosthetic technology with the prosthetists and patients of Cuba, beginning with an initial trip in the summer of 2008 ["Cuban-American Prosthetic Technology Cultural Exchange" the project page] to find out more. + + ==Open Source CAD Program== + This is something we've hoped would happen for a long time. Perhaps you have, too. Please feel free to ["Open Source CAD Program" comment and document]. + + There is a very early stage open source CAD program called <groan>[http://avocado-cad.sourceforge.net/ AcoCADo]<\groan> being developed by Adam Kumpf at MIT. It will be interesting to see if this project can gain the momentum necessary to generate the 100 or so lead user developers that it would likely take in order to really get things rolling. We're going to help in any way we can, because this issue is fundamental to the democratization of design. + + ==Cuban Prosthetic Cultural Exchange== + Open Prosthetics is beginning a prosthetic cultural exchange with the Cuba Rada Institute, sponsored by Fundacion Amistad. We hope to complete the initial visit by the end of June, and expand the program based on what we learn. Follow our efforts ["Cuban Prosthetic Cultural Exchange" here]. + + =Discussion= + + ==Suggested Projects== + We'll look ["Suggested Projects" here] as well as in the [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics/web/pimp-my-arm Pimp My Arm] section for ideas. + + ==Volunteers== + ["Volunteers" Post] whatever information you choose about yourself, how you can be contacted, and what you're interested in working on. The bio information in Google Groups may be another way to make contacts, but a little organization might help, and there doesn't seem to be an obvious way to organize group members by interest [post solution here.] + + ==Feedback on Collaboration Tools== + We'd like to know what ["Feedback on Collaboration Tools" you think] of this collection of collaboration tools. + + =FAQ= + Maintained [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics/web/faq here].

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- = About = - [http://www.openprosthetics.org/ Open Prosthetics] is an initiative of the [http://www.shareddesign.org/ Shared Design Alliance].	+ == ''' About Car Money Real Fast''' == + In today's world, where a horde of companies offer car loans CarMoneyRealFast stands out by providing you hassle-free auto loan online. When we say hassle-free, it means easy [http://www.carmoneyrealfast.com'''Online Car Loan'''] and [http://www.carmoneyrealfast.com '''Motorcycle Loan'''] for people with all types of credit rating. Over years that we have been in business, we have been one of the most respectable and approachable [http://www.carmoneyrealfast.com '''Car Loan Online '''] service provides for people who have bad credit or no credit at all. Support All Stats. All this and more at the lowest interest possible to car buyers across the nation. Now driving away your dream car is now very easy
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- The Open Prosthetics Project is producing useful innovations in the field of prosthetics and freely sharing the designs. This project is an open source collaboration between users, designers and funders with the goal of making our creations available for anyone to use and build upon. Our hope is to use this and our complementary sites to create a core group of lead users and to speed up and amplify the impact of their innovations in the industry.	+ == '''New Car Finance Loan''' ==
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- This wiki is one of a number of tools available to the Open Prosthetics community to help educate amputees, prosthetic providers and manufacturers, the general public and anyone else that is interested in the field about the history, culture and technology of amputation and prosthetics. In an effort to provide the best that all of these tools offer, we have chosen to provide access to them all, and users are encouraged to use them all, create links from one to another, and to suggest stubs that should be developed. Other sites include - our [http://openprosthetics.ning.com social net], [http://www.instructables.com/group/openprosthetics/ The Open Prosthetics Group] on Instructables, and [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics The Open Prosthetics Google Group].	+ New car finance and [http://www.carmoneyrealfast.com '''Used Auto Loan'''] help people to get the car they need if they do not have the money themselves. Some dealerships actually finance, but most often, the dealer has a preferred lender they work with to approve funding. The borrower's credit will definitely be an issue during the approval process. If the borrower does not have a long enough credit history or has negative items on their credit report, a co-borrower might be required in order to obtain this guaranteed car finance.
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- = Amputation = - There are just over two million amputees or people with limb absence in the United States. Of these, less than five per cent or fewer than 100,000 are missing an upper extremity. This distribution is somewhat different among veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, from which, as of 2007, there were fewer than 700 amputees, of whom fewer than 150 are missing arms. This includes six bilateral upper extremity amputees. Obviously, there is some overlap, and these numbers refer to individuals, not to limbs. The dramatic difference in the numbers of upper and lower extremity amputees, along with the challenge of replacing a hand or arm as opposed to a foot or leg, conspire to make the prosthetic options for arms less appealing.	+ Any type of car can be financed with [http://www.carmoneyrealfast.com '''instant car loan'''] , whether the driver wants to buy a car, a car, or a sports car what a student or other fellow wants to buy. Be smart and make sure the car is a safe choice and also that it will be dependable. A new car loans enables a driver to purchase a vehicle, which otherwise, they would not be able to do. An automobile is a large expense, regardless of the make or model. Even the most inexpensive vehicles cost at least ten thousand dollars.
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- = Prosthetics = - The art and science of attempting to replace a limb with a substitute has likely been around as long as limb loss or absence. The history of prosthetics has been somewhat documented, but we would like to start a group effort ["History of Prosthetics" here]. Broadly, prostheses can be divided into ["Upper Extremity"] (arms) and ["Lower Extremity"] (legs). Additional related areas include [http://www.anaplastology.org/AAAindex.php Anaplastology] and Orthotics.	+ Paying on this [http://www.carmoneyrealfast.com '''Used CarLoan'''] is as important as paying on any other debts. When possible, borrowers should pay more than the monthly payment amount in order to pay off this easy car loan more quickly. This will reduce the amount of interest paid over the life of the loan. When searching for a new automobile, choose a reputable car dealer who offers a good warranty, as well as a good price. Buying a vehicle is a great investment, but it is also a large financial responsibility. Take care of the vehicle with proper maintenance and repairs when needed.
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- Upper and lower extremity prosthetic components are regulated by the FDA as Class I medical devices. Please contribute to ["Federal Regulation of Prostheses" this discussion] on the issue.	+ Many people will have the opportunity to buy a new vehicle so that they can get around because of car loan. A dependable automobile is extremely important for those who work outside the home and is key to the success of their career. Auto lenders realize this and are able to offer a wide variety of lending options to suit the individual needs of their borrowers. Choose a good loan with a reliable lender. Many drivers take the first lender they are approved with, often through the dealer. This is unwise. It is better to wait for a [http://www.cardollarsforall.com '''Easy CarLoan'''] . Then borrowers won't have to refinance down the road.
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- Prosthetic components are distributed to patients as durable medical equipment, reimbursed by insurance companies and the federal government according to "L-codes." Please see ["Reimbursement and Insurance Coverage of Prosthetics" this discussion] of all of the business and insurance issues surrounding the provision of prosthetic services and devices.
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- Within these pages, we would like to give an overview of what types of prosthetic devices are available, give as much information as possible about them, including user reviews of pros and cons, including cost, and describe them with pictures where possible. We are also interested in documenting the challenges to getting good prosthetic care, including the variation in insurance coverage, and the small market in upper extremity prosthetics.	+ == '''Gets Best New Auto Financing Loan.''' == + Learning how [http://www.carmoneyrealfast.com '''New Car Finance'''] works is beneficial in choosing a loan that works out well an individual's personal financial profile, rather than damage it by overburdening them with unnecessary fees, high interest rates or atrociously high monthly car payments. Understanding how car dealers make money will also increase the car buyer's awareness of the industry and ability to find the best loan suitable for his financial needs. Properly researching new auto financing is even more important than studying used car loans, because a new care loses the initial value quickly, and the wrong loan could make this an even more devastating loss.
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- =Current Projects= - ==Amputee Preference Census== - We hear a lot about what amputees want and don't want. We're pretty tired of arguing with anecdotes. ["Amputee Preference Census" Come help us] figure out the right questions to ask, and let's ask everyone we can.	+ Car salesmen make money two ways. The first way is the actual profit from the sell of the [http://www.carmoneyrealfast.com '''Lowest Car Loan''']. The dealer sells the car for more money than he bought it for. The difference between the two prices is the profit he makes from the sell. The second way that an automobile dealer makes money is through financing the loans for the cars. The profit from financing is generated through higher than standard interest rates. These loans are offered by the dealership itself. The credit department in a car dealership is usually more lenient in whom it finances than banks and credit unions are. Therefore, the person with a less than perfect financial background may benefit from dealer loans. However, typically dealer loans do not offer as competitive of interest rates as bank loans do. For this reason, a person with fairly good credit would benefit from seeking a loan through a standard lending institution. During new auto financing, the purchaser will also be offered some additional options for their car.
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- ==Open Myoelectric Platforms== - Seeking to expand the user base for myoelectric control, we're hoping to develop myo signal processors that can be used as parts of toys or other user-customizable devices. This is described in more detail ["Open Myoelectric Signal Processor" here]. You can discuss the project in the forum on our Google Group [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics/web/open-myoelectric-platforms site].	+ The credit department of the dealership usually offers its employees commission incentives to sell options like: extended warranties, an alarm system for the vehicle and undercoating for the chassis of the car. A savvy car buyer will avoid these pitfalls of the [http://www.carmoneyrealfast.com '''Online car loan''']. procedure. After agreeing on an acceptable price for the car with the sales person, a prospective vehicle purchaser needs to be aware of the additional costs that the sales person will likely suggest. If an extended warranty or an alarm system is truly what the car buyer wants, then he or she needs to factor that into the amount they agree upon for the car. There are many reasons why it is often more prudent to choose new auto financing through a third party vendor, rather than the car dealership.
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- ==Open Standards== - While related to the ["Open Myoelectric Signal Processor" Open Myo Project] described above (which will comply with these standards when they are developed), there is a great need within the prosthetic industry (particularly upper extremity) for standards of interoperability. These could extend from mechanical connections, like the Otto-Bock quick disconnect wrist, a de facto standard, to electrical bus standards for communication like the CAN-based OBD-II standard used in automobiles. This topic will be a subject of discussion at a breakout session at the [http://www.unb.ca/biomed/mec.php MEC 2008 Conference in August], and we have created a ["Open Standards for Prosthetics" project page] to serve as a source of information and a place to begin and continue a dialog about the development of these standards.	+ Because banks and standard lenders don't have as much to profit from a specific loan, they tend to offer more competitive interest rates. It is also a good idea for an individual to expand his or her financial portfolio. Not only can the car owner now list that she has successfully qualified for a new car, but the bank or lending institution is now a second reference for her reliability in making payments. In addition to these advantages in choosing standard lenders for [http://www.carmoneyrealfast.com '''Used Car Loan'''] financing and new auto financing, the banks and credit unions have no vested interest in the additional offerings of the car dealership. Bank employees do not work on commission, like the sales personnel at the dealership. A loan officer at a bank will not press a customer to buy an extended warranty or an alarm system. The average employee in the credit department at the local car dealership, however, works on commission and thus will try to "up sell" the client on other merchandise services.
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- ==The OPP "T-Hook," an Updated Trautman-Style Hook== - OPP is seeking to update and return to production an improved hook with many features of the much-loved Trautman Hook. See the ["Updated Trautman Hook Project" project page] for more details.	+ Outside of dealerships and banks, a person purchasing a car still has other options for paying for the vehicle. Searching [http://www.carmoneyrealfast.com '''Vehicle Loan '''] and throughout the community for no credit check finance institutions is a viable option for someone with tarnished credit. If the credit is quite damaged, the purchaser may want to consider buying a used vehicle to build credit before moving on to a new car. If there are just a few late payments and similar small blemishes, seeking a non-standard lender will still probably make buying .
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- ==Vector Prehensor== - The Vector is an experimental mechanism implemented in a couple of different forms that never made it to production because of patent issues. The inventors have shared the design with the project, and we're looking for folks interested in helping move the open design project toward production. The project is described in more detail, and the documents shared by the inventors are available ["Vector Prehensor" here]. - - ==Updating the APRL Hook== - The Army Prosthetic Research Lab (APRL) hook was developed following WWII by the US Army, and has interesting features that distinguish it from other hooks. It is voluntary closing (VC), and has a setting that enables it to lock on the object it closes on. Additionally, it has settings that allow it to open to two different opening distances. While the hook is still produced by Hosmer-Dorrance, some users complain about the durability of the hook and are seeking to update it and increase its durability. Find out more on the ["Updating the APRL Hook" project page]. - - ==New Split Hook== - We've been thinking for a while about updating the split hook, [http://www.google.com/patents?id=3sBOAAAAEBAJ versions of which] have been around since before WWI. We have a volunteer effort to model an existing hook, and hope to create a design appropriate for plastic injection molding. Check out the ["Updated Split Hook" project page]. - - ==Improved Body Powered Harness== - Several problems with the standard figure 8 or 9 body powered harness need fixing. Axillary pressure (in the armpit), slippage and movement, and issues with cleanliness come to mind, among others. An improvement is proposed integrating the harness into a shirt. Check out the ["Improved Body Powered Harness" project page]. Our [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics/web/upper-ex-harness-idea google group page] was vandalized but its still up. - - ==LEGO Hand== - Related to the Open Myo project described above, the Project has been pursuing the design of a LEGO hand that could potentially be controlled with myoelectric signals. Volunteer John Bergmann has been working on designs described in the [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics/web/lego-hand group page], which reproduces updates and downloads from our original site. Our ultimate goal is to have the kit available through the user-designed kits section at the [http://factory.lego.com/ LEGO Factory] site, or even one of the commercial kits. We'd love to have someone helping John figure out how to power the hand. - - ==Pimp My Arm== - MTV hasn't threatened to sue us yet, but if they did then we'd get a chance to ask them to be on the show. Any resemblance should be clearly identifiable as parody. And believe it or not, we're not aware of anyone confusing [http://tackledesign.com/about.php Jon] with [http://www.xzibit.com/ Xzibit]. Check out the [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics/web/pimp-my-arm explanation] of the idea, or go straight to the place where you can post about [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics/web/pimp-my-arm-forum arms], [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics/web/pimp-my-leg-forum legs], or [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics/web/pimp-my-forum whatever you need]. - - ==Upper Extremity Prosthetic Patent Database== - It's been our belief that for many of the reasons that are discussed above, even receiving a patent on an upper extremity device was no guarantee that the device would ever make it to market, or that it would continue to be available. In fact, it was a 1954 German patent (reference needed), that sunk hopes for the Vector Prehensor to be commercialized. We think that there may be some gems in the patent literature, so we'd like to generate a ["Upper Extremity Prosthetic Patent Database" list] of upper extremity patents and the commercial devices (if any) that they led to. - - ==Prosthetic User Repair Kit== - We're putting suggestions together ["Prosthetic User Repair Kit" here]. - - == Appropriate Technology Prosthetic Solutions== - Different economic, social and physical environments demand different solutions to prosthetic problems. These range from differing reimbursement constraints in Europe and the US, to a total lack of infrastructure and funding in parts of the developing world. Social pressures on appearance and function may differ, as may training and materials available in a specific area. Open Prosthetics has begun a partnership with [http://www.fundacionamistad.org/ Fundacion Amistad], a non-profit, to create a cultural exchange of information about prosthetic technology with the prosthetists and patients of Cuba, beginning with an initial trip in the summer of 2008 ["Cuban-American Prosthetic Technology Cultural Exchange" the project page] to find out more. - - ==Open Source CAD Program== - This is something we've hoped would happen for a long time. Perhaps you have, too. Please feel free to ["Open Source CAD Program" comment and document]. - - There is a very early stage open source CAD program called <groan>[http://avocado-cad.sourceforge.net/ AcoCADo]<\groan> being developed by Adam Kumpf at MIT. It will be interesting to see if this project can gain the momentum necessary to generate the 100 or so lead user developers that it would likely take in order to really get things rolling. We're going to help in any way we can, because this issue is fundamental to the democratization of design. - - ==Cuban Prosthetic Cultural Exchange== - Open Prosthetics is beginning a prosthetic cultural exchange with the Cuba Rada Institute, sponsored by Fundacion Amistad. We hope to complete the initial visit by the end of June, and expand the program based on what we learn. Follow our efforts ["Cuban Prosthetic Cultural Exchange" here]. - - =Discussion= - - ==Suggested Projects== - We'll look ["Suggested Projects" here] as well as in the [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics/web/pimp-my-arm Pimp My Arm] section for ideas. - - ==Volunteers== - ["Volunteers" Post] whatever information you choose about yourself, how you can be contacted, and what you're interested in working on. The bio information in Google Groups may be another way to make contacts, but a little organization might help, and there doesn't seem to be an obvious way to organize group members by interest [post solution here.] - - ==Feedback on Collaboration Tools== - We'd like to know what ["Feedback on Collaboration Tools" you think] of this collection of collaboration tools. - - =FAQ= - Maintained [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics/web/faq here].	+ If the person buying the vehicle is a home owner, an equity loan is still an option. The benefit to new auto financing through a line of equity is that the interest rates tend to be significantly lower than standard car loan rates. There are usually negative aspects to all things. Drawing a loan from the equity in a home forever links that car with the home. Should the car owner lose her job and not be able to pay all of the bills, she may not want to lose both her car and her home for a few missed payments. Extreme caution should always be taken when borrowing money against home equity. Seeking help through friends and relatives is also another way to find enough money to buy a new car. Relatives seldom charge interest, so this is obviously the cheapest type of new auto financing.

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	+ ==Cuban Prosthetic Cultural Exchange== + Open Prosthetics is beginning a prosthetic cultural exchange with the Cuba Rada Institute, sponsored by Fundacion Amistad. We hope to complete the initial visit by the end of June, and expand the program based on what we learn. Follow our efforts ['Cuban Prosthetic Cultural Exchange' here]. +

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	+ ==Improved Body Powered Harness== + Several problems with the standard figure 8 or 9 body powered harness need fixing. Axillary pressure (in the armpit), slippage and movement, and issues with cleanliness come to mind, among others. An improvement is proposed integrating the harness into a shirt. Check out the ["Improved Body Powered Harness" project page]. Our [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics/web/upper-ex-harness-idea google group page] was vandalized but its still up. +

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- While related to the ["Open Myoelectric Signal Processor" Open Myo Project] described above (which will comply with these standards when they are developed), there is a great need within the prosthetic industry (particularly upper extremity) for standards of interoperability. These could extend from mechanical connections, like the Otto-Bock quick disconnect wrist, a de facto standard, to electrical bus standards for communication like the CAN-based OBD-II standard used in automobiles. This topic will be a subject of discussion at a breakout session at the ["http://www.unb.ca/biomed/mec.php" MEC 2008 Conference in August], and we have created a ["Open Standards for Prosthetics" project page] to serve as a source of information and a place to begin and continue a dialog about the development of these standards.	+ While related to the ["Open Myoelectric Signal Processor" Open Myo Project] described above (which will comply with these standards when they are developed), there is a great need within the prosthetic industry (particularly upper extremity) for standards of interoperability. These could extend from mechanical connections, like the Otto-Bock quick disconnect wrist, a de facto standard, to electrical bus standards for communication like the CAN-based OBD-II standard used in automobiles. This topic will be a subject of discussion at a breakout session at the [http://www.unb.ca/biomed/mec.php MEC 2008 Conference in August], and we have created a ["Open Standards for Prosthetics" project page] to serve as a source of information and a place to begin and continue a dialog about the development of these standards.
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- Different economic, social and physical environments demand different solutions to prosthetic problems. These range from differing reimbursement constraints in Europe and the US, to a total lack of infrastructure and funding in parts of the developing world. Social pressures on appearance and function may differ, as may training and materials available in a specific area. Open Prosthetics has begun a partnership with ["http://www.fundacionamistad.org/" Fundacion Amistad], a non-profit, to create a cultural exchange of information about prosthetic technology with the prosthetists and patients of Cuba, beginning with an initial trip in the summer of 2008 ["Cuban-American Prosthetic Technology Cultural Exchange" the project page] to find out more.	+ Different economic, social and physical environments demand different solutions to prosthetic problems. These range from differing reimbursement constraints in Europe and the US, to a total lack of infrastructure and funding in parts of the developing world. Social pressures on appearance and function may differ, as may training and materials available in a specific area. Open Prosthetics has begun a partnership with [http://www.fundacionamistad.org/ Fundacion Amistad], a non-profit, to create a cultural exchange of information about prosthetic technology with the prosthetists and patients of Cuba, beginning with an initial trip in the summer of 2008 ["Cuban-American Prosthetic Technology Cultural Exchange" the project page] to find out more.

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	+ ==Open Standards== + While related to the ["Open Myoelectric Signal Processor" Open Myo Project] described above (which will comply with these standards when they are developed), there is a great need within the prosthetic industry (particularly upper extremity) for standards of interoperability. These could extend from mechanical connections, like the Otto-Bock quick disconnect wrist, a de facto standard, to electrical bus standards for communication like the CAN-based OBD-II standard used in automobiles. This topic will be a subject of discussion at a breakout session at the ["http://www.unb.ca/biomed/mec.php" MEC 2008 Conference in August], and we have created a ["Open Standards for Prosthetics" project page] to serve as a source of information and a place to begin and continue a dialog about the development of these standards. +
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- The Vector is an experimental mechanism implemented in a couple of different forms that never made it to production because of patent issues. The inventors have shared the design with the project, and we're looking for folks interested in helping move the open design project toward production. The project is described in more detail, and the documents shared by the inventors are available [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics/web/vector-prehensor here].	+ The Vector is an experimental mechanism implemented in a couple of different forms that never made it to production because of patent issues. The inventors have shared the design with the project, and we're looking for folks interested in helping move the open design project toward production. The project is described in more detail, and the documents shared by the inventors are available ["Vector Prehensor" here].

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- There is a very early stage open source CAD program called <groan>[http://avocado-cad.sourceforge.net/ AcoCADo]<\groan> being developed by Adam Kumpf at MIT. It will be interesting to see if this project can gain the momentum necessary to generate the 100 or so lead user developers that it would likely take in order to really get things rolling.	+ There is a very early stage open source CAD program called <groan>[http://avocado-cad.sourceforge.net/ AcoCADo]<\groan> being developed by Adam Kumpf at MIT. It will be interesting to see if this project can gain the momentum necessary to generate the 100 or so lead user developers that it would likely take in order to really get things rolling. We're going to help in any way we can, because this issue is fundamental to the democratization of design.

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- This is something we've hoped would happen for a long time. Perhaps you have, too. Please feel free to ["Open Source CAD Program" comment and document], but we're focusing elsewhere for the moment.	+ This is something we've hoped would happen for a long time. Perhaps you have, too. Please feel free to ["Open Source CAD Program" comment and document]. + + There is a very early stage open source CAD program called <groan>[http://avocado-cad.sourceforge.net/ AcoCADo]<\groan> being developed by Adam Kumpf at MIT. It will be interesting to see if this project can gain the momentum necessary to generate the 100 or so lead user developers that it would likely take in order to really get things rolling.

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- We have mentioned such a project before, have made several contacts with folks with similar interests, but so far no one has shared anything, and we have no designs in this area. We'd love to ["Appropriate Tech Body Powered Arm for the Developing World" get this started] if anyone is interested. There is a similar link on the [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics/web/appropriate-tech-body-powered-arm-for-the-developing-world group page].	+ We have mentioned such a project before, have made several contacts with folks with similar interests, but so far no one has shared anything, and we have no designs in this area. We'd love to ["Appropriate Tech Body Powered Arm for the Developing World" get this started] if anyone is interested.

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- The Open Prosthetics Project is producing useful innovations in the field of prosthetics and giving the designs away for free. By substituting public good for profits we believe that we can generate far more societal benefit than if we commercialized and sold our ideas. The project is an open source collaboration between users, designers and funders with the goal of making our creations freely available for anyone to use and build upon.	+ The Open Prosthetics Project is producing useful innovations in the field of prosthetics and freely sharing the designs. This project is an open source collaboration between users, designers and funders with the goal of making our creations available for anyone to use and build upon. Our hope is to use this and our complementary sites to create a core group of lead users and to speed up and amplify the impact of their innovations in the industry.
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	+ + Prosthetic components are distributed to patients as durable medical equipment, reimbursed by insurance companies and the federal government according to "L-codes." Please see ["Reimbursement and Insurance Coverage of Prosthetics" this discussion] of all of the business and insurance issues surrounding the provision of prosthetic services and devices.

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	+ + Upper and lower extremity prosthetic components are regulated by the FDA as Class I medical devices. Please contribute to ["Federal Regulation of Prostheses" this discussion] on the issue.

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	+ + ==Updated Trautman Hook== + OPP is seeking to update and return to production the much-loved Trautman Hook. See the ["Updated Trautman Hook Project" project page] for more details.

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- We've been thinking for a while about updating the split hook, [http://www.google.com/patents?id=3sBOAAAAEBAJ versions of which] have been around since before WWI. We have a volunteer effort to model an existing hook, and hope to create a design appropriate for plastic injection molding. Check out the [Updated Split Hook project page].	+ We've been thinking for a while about updating the split hook, [http://www.google.com/patents?id=3sBOAAAAEBAJ versions of which] have been around since before WWI. We have a volunteer effort to model an existing hook, and hope to create a design appropriate for plastic injection molding. Check out the ["Updated Split Hook" project page].

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	+ + ==New Split Hook== + We've been thinking for a while about updating the split hook, [http://www.google.com/patents?id=3sBOAAAAEBAJ versions of which] have been around since before WWI. We have a volunteer effort to model an existing hook, and hope to create a design appropriate for plastic injection molding. Check out the [Updated Split Hook project page].

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- The Army Prosthetic Research Lab (APRL) hook was developed following WWII by the US Army. - [[Image(photo.jpg)]]	+ The Army Prosthetic Research Lab (APRL) hook was developed following WWII by the US Army, and has interesting features that distinguish it from other hooks. It is voluntary closing (VC), and has a setting that enables it to lock on the object it closes on. Additionally, it has settings that allow it to open to two different opening distances. While the hook is still produced by Hosmer-Dorrance, some users complain about the durability of the hook and are seeking to update it and increase its durability. Find out more on the ["Updating the APRL Hook" project page].

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Upload of image APRL.jpg.

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- Seeking to expand the user base for myoelectric control, we're hoping to develop myo signal processors that can be used as parts of toys or other user-customizable devices. This is described in more detail ["here" Open Myoelectric Signal Processor]. You can discuss the project in the forum on our Google Group [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics/web/open-myoelectric-platforms site].	+ Seeking to expand the user base for myoelectric control, we're hoping to develop myo signal processors that can be used as parts of toys or other user-customizable devices. This is described in more detail ["Open Myoelectric Signal Processor" here]. You can discuss the project in the forum on our Google Group [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics/web/open-myoelectric-platforms site].

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- Related to the Open Myo project described above, the Project has been pursuing the design of a LEGO hand that could potentially be controlled with myoelectric signals. Volunteer John Bergman has been working on designs described in the [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics/web/lego-hand group page], which reproduces updates and downloads from our original site. Our ultimate goal is to have the kit available through the user-designed kits section at the [http://factory.lego.com/ LEGO Factory] site, or even one of the commercial kits. We'd love to have someone helping John figure out how to power the hand.	+ Related to the Open Myo project described above, the Project has been pursuing the design of a LEGO hand that could potentially be controlled with myoelectric signals. Volunteer John Bergmann has been working on designs described in the [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics/web/lego-hand group page], which reproduces updates and downloads from our original site. Our ultimate goal is to have the kit available through the user-designed kits section at the [http://factory.lego.com/ LEGO Factory] site, or even one of the commercial kits. We'd love to have someone helping John figure out how to power the hand.

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	+ ==Amputee Preference Census== + We hear a lot about what amputees want and don't want. We're pretty tired of arguing with anecdotes. ["Amputee Preference Census" Come help us] figure out the right questions to ask, and let's ask everyone we can. +

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	+ ==Volunteers== + ["Volunteers" Post] whatever information you choose about yourself, how you can be contacted, and what you're interested in working on. The bio information in Google Groups may be another way to make contacts, but a little organization might help, and there doesn't seem to be an obvious way to organize group members by interest [post solution here.] +

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	+ == Appropriate Tech Body Powered Arm for the Developing World== + We have mentioned such a project before, have made several contacts with folks with similar interests, but so far no one has shared anything, and we have no designs in this area. We'd love to ["Appropriate Tech Body Powered Arm for the Developing World" get this started] if anyone is interested. There is a similar link on the [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics/web/appropriate-tech-body-powered-arm-for-the-developing-world group page]. +

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	+ ==Open Source CAD Program== + This is something we've hoped would happen for a long time. Perhaps you have, too. Please feel free to ["Open Source CAD Program" comment and document], but we're focusing elsewhere for the moment. +

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	+ + ==Feedback on Collaboration Tools== + We'd like to know what ["Feedback on Collaboration Tools" you think] of this collection of collaboration tools.

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- We'll look ["Suggested Projects" here] as well as in the Pimp My Arm section for ideas.	+ We'll look ["Suggested Projects" here] as well as in the [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics/web/pimp-my-arm Pimp My Arm] section for ideas.

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	+ + ==Prosthetic User Repair Kit== + We're putting suggestions together ["Prosthetic User Repair Kit" here].

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- ==["Upper Extremity Prosthetic Patent Database"]== - It's been our belief that for many of the reasons that are discussed above, even receiving a patent on an upper extremity device was no guarantee that the device would ever make it to market, or that it would continue to be available. In fact, it was a 1954 German patent (reference needed), that sunk hopes for the Vector Prehensor to be commercialized. We think that there may be some gems in the patent literature, so we'd like to generate a ["list"] of upper extremity patents and the commercial devices (if any) that they led to.	+ ==Upper Extremity Prosthetic Patent Database== + It's been our belief that for many of the reasons that are discussed above, even receiving a patent on an upper extremity device was no guarantee that the device would ever make it to market, or that it would continue to be available. In fact, it was a 1954 German patent (reference needed), that sunk hopes for the Vector Prehensor to be commercialized. We think that there may be some gems in the patent literature, so we'd like to generate a ["Upper Extremity Prosthetic Patent Database" list] of upper extremity patents and the commercial devices (if any) that they led to.

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- This wiki is one of a number of tools available to the Open Prosthetics community to help educate amputees, prosthetic providers and manufacturers, the general public and anyone else that is interested in the field about the history, culture of amputation and prosthetics. In an effort to provide the best that all of these tools offer, we have chosen to provide access to them all, and users are encouraged to use them all, create links from one to another, and to suggest stubs that should be developed. Other sites include	+ This wiki is one of a number of tools available to the Open Prosthetics community to help educate amputees, prosthetic providers and manufacturers, the general public and anyone else that is interested in the field about the history, culture and technology of amputation and prosthetics. In an effort to provide the best that all of these tools offer, we have chosen to provide access to them all, and users are encouraged to use them all, create links from one to another, and to suggest stubs that should be developed. Other sites include
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- Within these pages, we would like to give an overview of what types of prosthetic devices are available, give as much information as possible about them, including user reviews of pros and cons, including cost, and describe all of them with pictures where possible. We are also interested in documenting the challenges to getting good prosthetic care, including the variation in insurance coverage, and the small market in upper extremity prosthetics.	+ Within these pages, we would like to give an overview of what types of prosthetic devices are available, give as much information as possible about them, including user reviews of pros and cons, including cost, and describe them with pictures where possible. We are also interested in documenting the challenges to getting good prosthetic care, including the variation in insurance coverage, and the small market in upper extremity prosthetics. + + =Current Projects= + ==Open Myoelectric Platforms== + Seeking to expand the user base for myoelectric control, we're hoping to develop myo signal processors that can be used as parts of toys or other user-customizable devices. This is described in more detail on our Google Group [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics/web/open-myoelectric-platforms site]. + + ==Vector Prehensor== + The Vector is an experimental mechanism implemented in a couple of different forms that never made it to production because of patent issues. The inventors have shared the design with the project, and we're looking for folks interested in helping move the open design project toward production. The project is described in more detail, and the documents shared by the inventors are available [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics/web/vector-prehensor here]. + + ==LEGO Hand== + Related to the Open Myo project described above, the Project has been pursuing the design of a LEGO hand that could potentially be controlled with myoelectric signals. Volunteer John Bergman has been working on designs described in the [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics/web/lego-hand group page], which reproduces updates and downloads from our original site. Our ultimate goal is to have the kit available through the user-designed kits section at the [http://factory.lego.com/ LEGO Factory] site, or even one of the commercial kits. We'd love to have someone helping John figure out how to power the hand. + + ==Pimp My Arm== + MTV hasn't threatened to sue us yet, but if they did then we'd get a chance to ask them to be on the show. Any resemblance should be clearly identifiable as parody. And believe it or not, we're not aware of anyone confusing [http://tackledesign.com/about.php Jon] with [http://www.xzibit.com/ Xzibit]. Check out the [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics/web/pimp-my-arm explanation] of the idea, or go straight to the place where you can post about [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics/web/pimp-my-arm-forum arms], [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics/web/pimp-my-leg-forum legs], or [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics/web/pimp-my-forum whatever you need]. + + ==Upper Extremity Prosthetic Patent Database== + It's been our belief that for many of the reasons that are discussed above, even receiving a patent on an upper extremity device was no guarantee that the device would ever make it to market, or that it would continue to be available. In fact, it was a 1954 German patent (reference needed), that sunk hopes for the Vector Prehensor to be commercialized. We think that there may be some gems in the patent literature, so we'd like to generate a ["list"] of upper extremity patents and the commercial devices (if any) that they led to.

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	+ There are just over two million amputees or people with limb absence in the United States. Of these, less than five per cent or fewer than 100,000 are missing an upper extremity. This distribution is somewhat different among veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan conflicts, from which, as of 2007, there were fewer than 700 amputees, of whom fewer than 150 are missing arms. This includes six bilateral upper extremity amputees. Obviously, there is some overlap, and these numbers refer to individuals, not to limbs. The dramatic difference in the numbers of upper and lower extremity amputees, along with the challenge of replacing a hand or arm as opposed to a foot or leg, conspire to make the prosthetic options for arms less appealing.
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- Within these pages, we would like to give an overview of what types of prosthetic devices are available, give as much information as possible about them, including user reviews of pros and cons, including cost, and describe all of them with pictures where possible.	+ Within these pages, we would like to give an overview of what types of prosthetic devices are available, give as much information as possible about them, including user reviews of pros and cons, including cost, and describe all of them with pictures where possible. We are also interested in documenting the challenges to getting good prosthetic care, including the variation in insurance coverage, and the small market in upper extremity prosthetics.

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- The art and science of attempting to replace a limb with a substitute has likely been around as long as limb loss or absence. The history of prosthetics has been somewhat documented, but we would like to start a group effort here. Broadly, prostheses can be divided into [Upper Extremity "Upper_extremity"] (arms) and Lower Extremity (legs). Additional related areas include Anaplastology and Orthotics.	+ The art and science of attempting to replace a limb with a substitute has likely been around as long as limb loss or absence. The history of prosthetics has been somewhat documented, but we would like to start a group effort here. Broadly, prostheses can be divided into [Upper_extremity "Upper_extremity"] (arms) and Lower Extremity (legs). Additional related areas include Anaplastology and Orthotics.

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- The art and science of attempting to replace a limb with a substitute has likely been around as long as limb loss or absence. The history of prosthetics has been somewhat documented, but we would like to start a group effort here. Broadly, prostheses can be divided into Upper Extremity (arms) and Lower Extremity (legs). Additional related areas include Anaplastology and Orthotics.	+ The art and science of attempting to replace a limb with a substitute has likely been around as long as limb loss or absence. The history of prosthetics has been somewhat documented, but we would like to start a group effort here. Broadly, prostheses can be divided into [Upper Extremity "Upper_extremity"] (arms) and Lower Extremity (legs). Additional related areas include Anaplastology and Orthotics.

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- The art and science of attempting to replace a limb with a substitute has likely been around as long as limb loss or absence. Broadly, prostheses can be divided into Upper Extremity (arms) and Lower Extremity (legs). Additional related areas include Anaplastology and Orthotics.	+ The art and science of attempting to replace a limb with a substitute has likely been around as long as limb loss or absence. The history of prosthetics has been somewhat documented, but we would like to start a group effort here. Broadly, prostheses can be divided into Upper Extremity (arms) and Lower Extremity (legs). Additional related areas include Anaplastology and Orthotics.

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	+ + = Amputation = + + = Prosthetics = + The art and science of attempting to replace a limb with a substitute has likely been around as long as limb loss or absence. Broadly, prostheses can be divided into Upper Extremity (arms) and Lower Extremity (legs). Additional related areas include Anaplastology and Orthotics.

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- Welcome to your new wiki! This is your wiki's Front Page. So what do you do now?	+ = Open Prosthetics Wiki =
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- = Quick Start Guide! = - 1. First read the rest of this page! - 2. If you haven't already, read the [wiki:wikispot:"Wiki Creator Guide"] and [wiki:wikispot:"Wiki Guide"]. - 3. Go to ["Wiki Settings"] and change the settings for your wiki! - 4. Click the edit button up top of this page and create your new front page. - 5. Start adding content to your wiki and read about [wiki:wikispot:"building community"] - 6. Tell your friends, family, acquaintances, enemies, multiple personalities, etc. - 7. Celebrate!	+ [http://www.openprosthetics.org/ Open Prosthetics] is an initiative of the Shared Design Alliance.
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- = Default Pages Included With Your Wiki = - This is a simple list of of all pages included with your wiki. You will hopefully create many, many more!	+ The Open Prosthetics Project is producing useful innovations in the field of prosthetics and giving the designs away for free. By substituting public good for profits we believe that we can generate far more societal benefit than if we commercialized and sold our ideas. The project is an open source collaboration between users, designers and funders with the goal of making our creations freely available for anyone to use and build upon.
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- * ["All Pages"] is an automatically generated list of all the pages in your wiki. - * ["Bookmarks"] is for your bookmarks on this wiki. Every user has his/her own bookmarks page based on what they choose to bookmark on this wiki. To bookmark a page, simply click "Bookmark" at the bottom of the page! ([wiki:wikispot:"Interwiki Bookmarks"] on wikispot shows you all of your bookmarks on all wikis.) - * ["Front Page"] is the page you're currently viewing. - * ["Events Board"] is a page where anyone can post events in the community. - * ["Help"] links to the main help pages on wikispot -- useful for reference. - * ["Interwiki Map"] -- link to non-Wiki Spot wikis using [wiki:wikispot:"interwiki links"] by adding names and URLs of wikis to this page. - * ["Orphaned Pages"] contains an automatically generated list of pages with no links to them. Ideally, this page should be empty -- keep your wiki well-linked! - * ["Outgoing Links"] lists all pages sorted by the number outgoing links on each page. This provides a good place to start if you're feeling [wiki:c2:"WikiGnome" gnomeish] and want to link-up some pages with few to no links. - * ["Quick Wiki Tips"] -- At the top of ["Recent Changes"] shows randomly selected tips from this page. - * ["Recent Changes"] shows all the recent activity on the wiki in a given time period. This page lets everybody see what's happening in your wiki! ([wiki:wikispot:"Interwiki Recent Changes"] on wikispot shows you the recent changes on all the wikis you're watching.) - * ["Random Pages"] is a randomly generated list of twenty-five pages. Good for finding pages to edit once your wiki grows large. - * ["Site Organization"] has links to pages that help you keep your wiki well organized. - * ["Templates"] is a user created list of template pages -- pages that you can use as starting blocks for making new pages. ["Templates/Business"] is there just to give you an idea of what a template should be. - * ["User Statistics"] is a page that displays statistics, such as the number of edits, for each person who's edited your wiki. - * ["Wanted Pages"] contains all the pages that are linked to, but do not yet exist. This is another good place to start [wiki:c2:"WikiGnome" gnomeing]. - * ["Wiki Sandbox"] is a place for users to play around with the wiki without disturbing your content. - * ["Wiki Settings"] contains the administrative settings for your wiki. - * ["Wiki Settings/CSS"] is the page where you can upload different style sheets that change your wiki's appearance. - * ["Wiki Settings/General"] contains general settings for your wiki. - * ["Wiki Settings/Images"] allows you to customize images on your wiki, such as your logos. - * ["Wiki Settings/Security"] lets you change the default security settings of your wiki and create user groups to control access. - - = Making new pages! = - To create a new page, simply search for the name of the page you wish to create and then click the "Create a new page with this title" link. Another way to create a new page is by making a link to the page you wish to create from a page that already exists, following the link, and clicking "Create this page."	+ This wiki is one of a number of tools available to the Open Prosthetics community to help educate amputees, prosthetic providers and manufacturers, the general public and anyone else that is interested in the field about the history, culture of amputation and prosthetics. In an effort to provide the best that all of these tools offer, we have chosen to provide access to them all, and users are encouraged to use them all, create links from one to another, and to suggest stubs that should be developed. Other sites include + [http://www.instructables.com/group/openprosthetics/ The Open Prosthetics Group] on Instructables, and [http://groups.google.com/group/openprosthetics The Open Prosthetics Google Group].