"The ultimate goal of prosthetic device designers is to precisely replicate the construction, function and feel of a natural limb. The interface design - uniting together device with residual limb - plays an integral role in that ability.

Experts and prosthetic users alike agree that the functionality of the prosthesis means little if it does not seamlessly attach to the body...

The High-Fidelity Interface works with both upper and lower limb prostheses, with all myoelectric, body-powered or hybrid control systems, and with any type of suspension system, including self-suspending, auxiliary suspension, negative pressure and elevated vacuum.

A few select institutions and individuals currently are working with the interface under Alley's guidance, including Matt Albuquerque, CPO, at Next Step Orthotics & Prosthetics in Manchester, N.H., and John Brandt, CPO, and Scott Schall, MSE, BSME, of Optimus Prosthetics in Dayton, Ohio."

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Read more about the "Hi-Fi" system in the article "The Problem With Modern-Day, High-Tech Prosthetics" in this month's....