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Purpose: The aim of this study is to quantify inter-prosthetic pressures at different knee angles in Oxford unicompartmental knee arthroplasty (OUKA) and its correlation with postoperative lower limb alignment.Methods: This study included 101 patients ...
Juncheng Ge +9 more
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Managing the variability of biomechanical characteristics before the preliminary design stage of a medical device [PDF]
The very high level of requirements for certification procedures often limit research and development departments to innovate using increments and iterations during the design process for medical devices (MD).
MESNARD, Michel +2 more
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Development of the Transfemoral Prosthesis for Swimming Focused on Ankle Joint Motion
The objective of this study was to develop a prototype of transfemoral prosthesis for swimming focused on the ankle joint motion. This prosthesis has (i) an ankle joint which provides appropriate foot motion, (ii) the capability of walking on land by the
Motomu NAKASHIMA +3 more
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Formation of buckling resistance in a transfemoral prosthesis
Introduction. The principles of construction of the knee joint in the transfemoral prosthesis are considered. The design of the knee joint in the transfemoral prosthesis with an original mechanism for ensuring buckling resistance in the prosthesis is ...
G. N. Burov +4 more
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A Biomechanical Model for the Development of Myoelectric Hand Prosthesis Control Systems [PDF]
Advanced myoelectric hand prostheses aim to reproduce as much of the human hand's functionality as possible. Development of the control system of such a prosthesis is strongly connected to its mechanical design; the control system requires accurate ...
Boere, Daphne +5 more
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Controlling several joints simultaneously is a common feature of natural arm movements. Robotic prostheses shall offer this possibility to their wearer.
Mathilde Legrand +7 more
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Effects of Synovial Fluid Constituents on Friction between UHMWPE and CoCrMo
In this study, the reciprocating pin-on-plate sliding test was conducted between ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) and CoCrMo alloy with test lubricants containing representative synovial fluid constituents, such as proteins, hyaluronic ...
Hironori Shinmori +4 more
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On the Analysis of the Contact Conditions in Temporomandibular Joint Prostheses [PDF]
Temporomandibular joint replacement (TMJR) is a complex surgical procedure in which the artificial joints available must assure the anatomical reconstruction and guarantee a good range of the natural temporomandibular joint (TMJ) movements. With this aim,
Centeno Báez, Gabriel +3 more
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ANKLE JOINT REPLACEMENT (REVIEW)
Ankle joint replacement remains the most promising but at the same time one of the most challenging fields of orthopedics. In this article the authors analyzed the history of ankle joint replacement development with meticulous details of the prosthesis ...
A. V. Stoyanov +3 more
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Patient-Specific Prosthetic Fingers by Remote Collaboration - A Case Study [PDF]
The concealment of amputation through prosthesis usage can shield an amputee from social stigma and help improve the emotional healing process especially at the early stages of hand or finger loss.
A Alison +31 more
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