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Regenstein Center for Bionic Medicine
Our goal is to improve the function and quality of life for individuals with limb loss and other physical impairments.
Lab
Renewed Vigor Following a Quadruple Amputation
Ethan Menges was enjoying his work as a healthcare consultant after graduating from Northwestern University. Then, in January 2015, an infection led to a life-changing outcome.
Patient Story
Patient Specific Functional Scale
Area of Assessment
Activities of Daily LivingTime
minutes , Less than 4 minutesAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
2 Minute Walk Test
Area of Assessment
Aerobic CapacityFunctional Mobility
Gait
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Observercost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
10 Meter Walk Test
Area of Assessment
Functional MobilityGait
Vestibular
Time
minutes , Or lessAssessment Type
Performance Measurecost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
Box and Block Test
Area of Assessment
Activities of Daily LivingCoordination
Dexterity
Upper Extremity Function
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Observercost
$200.00Rehabilitation Measure
Assistive Technology Device Predisposition Assessment
Area of Assessment
Activities of Daily LivingLife Participation
Functional Mobility
Quality of Life
Time
hours , May take an hour or longerAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
$89.95Rehabilitation Measure
International Hip Outcome Tool
Area of Assessment
Activities of Daily LivingCoordination
Functional Mobility
Gait
Life Participation
Mental Health
Pain
Quality of Life
Seating
Strength
Stress & Coping
Time
minutesAssessment Type
Patient Reported Outcomescost
FreeRehabilitation Measure
Improving Control of Robotic Hand Prostheses
A computer algorithm can learn patterns and determine what movement the user intends to make. The user can thus control the prosthesis—and perform a variety of hand movements—just by attempting to make the desired movement.
Research Project
Intramuscular EMG Signal Processing
While surface electrodes are inexpensive and non-invasive, they are also prone to muscle cross talk—EMG signal contributions that originate from muscles but are not directly under the electrodes and electrode shift.
Research Project
Targeted Muscle Reinnervation
During TMR nerves in an amputee’s residual arm are transferred to target muscles that no longer perform a useful function because of the amputation.
Research Project