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i Those with wrist extensors for whom simple gadgets are required to enable them to
turn pages, feed themselves, use a comb, toothbrush, help them to dress themselves, at
least the upper part of the body, hold a pen and pencil, etc., and control an electric
typewriter. These make their lives easier and more useful. Figs. 260 and 261 demon
strate some of the gadgets used by tetraplegics at the Occupational Therapy Department
of the Centre which are simple and light. These gadgets, such as a plate buffer which clips
on plate edge to give support when picking up food, a light plastic splint adapted for
fitting with different implements for use with a toothbrush, or the same splint with a
simple rubber ended stick for typing or page turning, make it possible even for complete
lesions below C6 to carry out daily activities. Fig. 262 demonstrates a complete lesion
below C6, using an electric typewriter with both hands.
FIG. 263.
