“Grasp without Hands”

Abstract

The purpose of this article is to describe how a mouthforceps was constructed from a picture only; this device was originally made in Denmark for a CP victim. The challenge to make the device, the mouthforceps, began when a C5 quadriplegic patient was referred to occupational therapy for an aid to help replace his lost hand function. This article describes the method of construction, the cost, and the use of the device. This article also compares two mouthforceps (one with a chrome, the other with a plastic mouthpiece) for their limitation in use, durability and cost.