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] | |
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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 |