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Design and Evaluation of Hybrid Passive Spring Damper Ankle Foot Orthosis for Gait Performance in Drop Foot Patients: A Feasibility Study [PDF]

Journal of Biomedical Physics and Engineering, 2023
Passive and hybrid passive Ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) are the prevalent prescription in drop foot patients to prevent toe dragging during the swing phase. While, these AFOs have some limitations like inability to overcome foot slap, limitation in forward
Hasan Saeedi, Ensieh Pourhosaingholi
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Design and Evaluation of a Patellar Tendon-Bearing Brace with Off-Loading Mechanism on Tibia [PDF]

Journal of Biomedical Physics and Engineering
The current study aimed to design a patellar-tendon-bearing (PTB) brace capable of measuring and quantifying weight offloading on the tibia. The PTB brace was designed with off-loading mechanism on the tibia with features, including ankle joint, vertical
Vahid Chamani, Mahmood Bahramizahed, Mobina Khosravi, Akbar Biglarian, Gholamreza Ghorbani Amjad, Seyyed Mohammad Ebrahim Mousavi, Mokhtar Arazpour   +6 more
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Orthodontic Fixed retainers: a systematic review

Revista Facultad de Odontología Universidad de Antioquia, 2016
Introduction: the objective of this study was to evaluate the periodontal effects of fixed retainers in the long term. Methods: a search in electronic databases (PubMed, Cochrane Library, Science Direct, Embase, ProQuest, Ebsco, Biomed Central, Medline ...
Isaac Wasserman-Milhem, Karina Ferrer-Belloso, Jesús Gualdrón-Escalona, Nancy Jiménez-Becerra, Laura Mateos-Márquez   +4 more
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Profile of Orthodontic Use across Demographics

Dentistry Journal, 2023
Objectives: Population-based studies have focused on patients’ rendering of orthodontic treatment due to their malocclusion and medical needs. However, there is a scarcity of data from national sources on the prevalence of orthodontic visits and ...
Man Hung, Golnoush Zakeri, Sharon Su, Amir Mohajeri   +3 more
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Effect of Brace Treatment on Craniovertebral to Lumbopelvic Sagittal Parameters in Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis: A Systematic Review [PDF]

Asian Spine Journal, 2023
The current study was carried out systematically by conducting a review of the literature. The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the literature to determine the effects of brace wearing on sagittal parameters in adolescents with
Faezeh Ghorbani, Hadi Ranjbar, Mojtaba Kamyab, Taher Babaee, Mohammad Kamali, Hiva Razavi, Pouya Sharifi, Leila Janani   +7 more
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A Comparative Study of the In-Built Torque and Slot Size of MBT Prescription Bracket of Different Manufacturing Companies: A Stereo-Microscopic Study

Journal of Indian Orthodontic Society, 2020
Torque is produced by a twist in an “archwire” that creates a couple when interacted with a “bracket slot.” Depending on the magnitude of the twist, the size of the wire, the built-in torque and the size of the slot, the archwire expresses torsional ...
Ashish Mathew, HC Kiran Kumar, Sadashiva Shetty   +2 more
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The use of decorative braces in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Journal of Orthodontic Science, 2020
OBJECTIVE: To assess the practice of using orthodontic brackets as tooth decorations among dental offices and patients in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The study was a cross-sectional survey using 2 questionnaires.
Ahmed I Masoud, Fatima A Alshams
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Design Evaluation in Novel Orthoses for Patients with Medial Knee Osteoarthritis [PDF]

Journal of Biomedical Physics and Engineering, 2019
Osteoarthritis of the knee is a debilitating condition affecting increasing numbers of individuals each year. One option for treatment is orthotic knee braces, but a little independent reviews have taken place to date on their relative outcomes for users.
M Khosravi, M Arazpour, H Saeedi, M Rezaei   +3 more
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Influence of Specific Interventions on Bracing Compliance in Adolescents with Idiopathic Scoliosis—A Systematic Review of Papers Including Sensors’ Monitoring

Sensors, 2023
Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a common disease that, in many cases, can be conservatively treated through bracing. High adherence to brace prescription is fundamental to gaining the maximum benefit from this treatment approach.
Claudio Cordani, Lia Malisano, Francesca Febbo, Giorgia Giranio, Matteo Johann Del Furia, Sabrina Donzelli, Stefano Negrini   +6 more
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The carbon brace [PDF]

Scoliosis, 2013
The CMCR brace (Corset MonocoqueCarbone respectant la Respiration -which means Monoshell Carbon Brace respecting Breathing) is an innovative brace, used in orthopaedic treatment for progressive thoracic, thoraco-lumbar or combined scoliosis, whatever their etiology. It can be used at the very young age without disrupting the chest growth, but should be
Bernard, Jean-Claude, Lecante, Cyril, Deceuninck, Julie, Notin, Gregory, Journoud, Lydie, Barral, Frederic   +5 more
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