... a novel and powerful method to predictably tune and precisely manufacture orthoses with objectively customized fit and functional characteristics. ankle computer-aided design customization finite element analysis fused deposition modeling orthosis orthotics rehabilitation bending stiffness...

... the lateral condyle. The study proposes a method for predicting the geometry of the femoral condyles with good accuracy. The B-spline model showed best results. 17 11 2010 10 05 2011 30 05 2011 22 06 2011 22 06 2011 bone orthotics physiological models prosthetics splines...

... 12 2009 29 01 2010 29 01 2010 anthropometry biomechanics bone geometry orthotics wear total knee arthroplasty biomechanics wear simulation Polyethylene wear remains an important factor limiting the longevity of total knee replacements (TKRs) ( 1 2 3 ). Wear...

... – 190 . 0940-6719 Patwardhan , A. G. , Bunch , W. H. , and Maede , K. P. , 1986 , “ A Biomechanical Analog of Curve Progression and Orthotic Stabilization in Idiopathic Scoliosis ,” J. Biomech. 0021-9290 10.1016/0021-9290(86)90141-7 , 19 , pp. 103 – 117 . Wong , M...

..., this pneumatic brace can, in theory, counterbalance a greater fraction of external adduction moment than the currently existing braces. 07 04 2008 21 10 2008 30 01 2009 biomechanics diseases finite element analysis orthopaedics orthotics pneumatic systems Knee osteoarthritis...

... measurement bone mechanoception orthotics position control seats sitting posture pelvis alignment lumbar adjustment posture control wheelchair intervention Wheelchair users who cannot functionally reposition themselves often adopt a passive body posture ( 1 ) and suffer from sitting...

... the kinematics and kinetics of a normal ankle ( 12 ), Fig. 2 . Notice that the ankle moment (torque) data is normalized by body weight, kg. medical robotics gait analysis actuators orthotics An effective form of robotic intervention would be a wearable system that could provide the strength...

... on the callus shape and tissue distributions in the fracture site were also analyzed. We predicted that a lower stiffness of the fixator delays fracture healing and causes a larger callus, in correspondence to well-documented clinical observations. orthotics biomechanics bone fracture orthopaedics...

... groups with reproducible results proves that the device fulfills all basic requirements; continued testing and development are warranted. 01 04 2005 18 07 2005 biomechanics diseases orthopaedics orthotics bone patient diagnosis biomedical measurement patient rehabilitation...

... can provide clinical information leading to the selection or even unique design of a more effective EPOD for the treatment of urinary incontinence. 05 04 2005 15 07 2005 biomechanics patient treatment orthotics biological tissues It is estimated that of the 13 million...

.... , 1990 , “ Performance of Three Walking Orthoses for the Paralysed: A Case Study Using Gait Analysis ,” Prosthet. Orthot Int. 0309-3646 10.1006/jfls.1999.0254 , 14 , pp. 103 – 110...

... be useful to wean a stroke patient off the device depending on his/her recovery progress. Robotic gait trainer worn by an able-bodied subject as an assistance device for walking 31 03 2005 13 07 2005 gait analysis patient rehabilitation medical robotics orthotics robot...

... ; S load cell frame (fixed frame); u c combined standard uncertainty. International Organization for Standardization , 1989 , ISO 8549-3: Prosthetics and Orthotics–Vocabulary, Part 3: Terms relating to External Orthoses. ISO, Geneva. Knutson , L. M...

...-assisting motions be generated, but, based on the results from the fully actuated case, it also appears feasible to generate “normative” target motions using the principle of effort minimization for patients from whom this data cannot be measured. 27 03 2002 28 05 2004 orthotics...

... patient rehabilitation biomechanics medical control systems orthotics damping adaptive filters medical signal processing Hemiparesis is a common deficit which causes stroke patients to be less efficient in lifting and supporting loads in the affected side. Conventionally, a physical...

.... Associate Editor: K. Vaughan. 21 October 2002 06 May 2003 09 01 2004 orthotics elasticity biomedical measurement biomedical equipment gait analysis Orthotic devices for lower limb assistance, such as unarticulated AFO (Ankle-Foot Orthosis), are orthotic appliances...