Myoelectric prosthesis

Grader A: hit

Myoelectric prostheses have been fitted for decades; in a national VA survey 46% of recent-conflict veterans with upper-limb loss used myoelectric devices. Well above 5%; already here in 2012.

Test: D37 health: share of relevant patients, providers or procedures using it by 2022 (hit >=5%; partial <5% real use by 2022 or 5% in 2023-2025; miss no real use by 2025); relevant: upper-limb amputees

• A national study of Veterans with major upper limb amputation: Survey methods, participants, and summary findings (2019-03): 46% of recent combat veterans used myoelectric prostheses

Grader B: hit

Myoelectric prostheses have been fitted routinely for decades; in a national study of US veterans with upper-limb amputation, 46% of recent combat veterans and 22% of Vietnam veterans used myoelectric devices. Far above 5%, already at the poster's date.

Test: D37 health: >=5% of upper-limb amputees fitted with prostheses use myoelectric devices by 2022 = hit (earlier counts).

• A national study of Veterans with major upper limb amputation: Survey methods, participants, and summary findings (PLoS One) (2019-03-14): Myoelectric device use 46% (OIF/OEF veterans) and 22% (Vietnam veterans).