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Intraoperative sensor technology quantifies inter-prosthesis pressure for predicting lower limb alignment after Oxford unicompartmental knee arthroplasty

open access: yesFrontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology, 2023
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
doaj   +1 more source

Managing the variability of biomechanical characteristics before the preliminary design stage of a medical device [PDF]

open access: yes, 2014
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
core   +3 more sources

Development of the Transfemoral Prosthesis for Swimming Focused on Ankle Joint Motion

open access: yesJournal of Biomechanical Science and Engineering, 2013
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
doaj   +1 more source

Formation of buckling resistance in a transfemoral prosthesis

open access: yesВестник медицинского института «Реавиз»: Реабилитация, врач и здоровье, 2022
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
doaj   +1 more source

A Biomechanical Model for the Development of Myoelectric Hand Prosthesis Control Systems [PDF]

open access: yes, 2010
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
core   +4 more sources

Simultaneous Control of 2DOF Upper-Limb Prosthesis With Body Compensations-Based Control: A Multiple Cases Study

open access: yesIEEE Transactions on Neural Systems and Rehabilitation Engineering, 2022
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
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of Synovial Fluid Constituents on Friction between UHMWPE and CoCrMo

open access: yesTribology Online, 2020
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
doaj   +1 more source

On the Analysis of the Contact Conditions in Temporomandibular Joint Prostheses [PDF]

open access: yes, 2018
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
core   +2 more sources

ANKLE JOINT REPLACEMENT (REVIEW)

open access: yesTravmatologiâ i Ortopediâ Rossii, 2011
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
doaj   +1 more source

Patient-Specific Prosthetic Fingers by Remote Collaboration - A Case Study [PDF]

open access: yes, 2011
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
core   +4 more sources

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