Modified knife

Modified knife – suitable for persons with impaired hand function

User cuts a piece of cheese with modified knife

User cuts a piece of cheese with modified knife

A sharp knife is modified with a custom-made handle. The modification is done to hold the index finger and thumb around the handle of the knife ( an orthosis around the index finger and thumb. The knife handle is embedded between the index finger and thumb). The user sharpens the knife regularly. When the user cuts he applies pressure with his other hand for increased strength.

Made by
OT-Center, Danderyds Hospital, Stockholm

Paid for by
The user (knife); County Council (custom made handle)

Whose idea
The user and an occupational therapist at Skövde Hospital; the user and his partner improved the design

The user puts pressure on the knife with the other hand.

User cutting cheese using both hands

Modified knife

Modified knife

Author: Mats

Mats bor tillsammans med sin sambo i en lägenhet. Han är pensionär. 1988 skadade han sig och har en tetraplegi (C6-7). Genom handkirurgi har han fått bättre grepp i båda händer. Mats har personlig assistans ca 10 timmar om dagen. Avliden.

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