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. 2013 Feb;2(1):41–48. doi: 10.1055/s-0032-1333466

Table 3. Comparison of prosthesis arm versus contralateral arm: single-arm load-bearing capacities (maximum tested weight lifting 20 lbs [9 kg]).

Neutral lifting position (lbs) [kg] Pronated lifting position (lbs) [kg] Supinated lifting position (lbs) [kg]
Prosthesis arm 16.4 (SD 5.5, n = 21)
[7.5 kg (SD 2.5, n = 21)]
15.5 (SD 6.2, n = 19)
[7.1 kg (SD 1.3, n = 19)]
15.8 (SD 5.6, n = 19)
[7.2 kg (SD 2.6, n = 19)]
Other arm 16.9 (SD 4.9, n = 18)
[7.7 kg (SD 2.2, n = 18)]
16.7 (SD 5.4, n = 18)
[7.6 kg (SD 2.5, n = 18)]
16.7 (SD 5.4, n = 18)
7.6 kg (SD 2.5, n = 18)]
P-value .379 .278 .316