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Synthesis and characterization of a silver nanoparticle-containing polymer composite with antimicrobial abilities for application in prosthetic and orthotic devices. [PDF]

Biomater Res, 2020
Quintero-Quiroz C, Botero LE, Zárate-Triviño D, Acevedo-Yepes N, Escobar JS, Pérez VZ, Cruz Riano LJ.   +6 more
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Innovations in Orthotic Devices: Additive Manufacturing, Auxetic Materials and Smart Sensors for Enhanced Rehabilitation

Applied Sciences
Orthoses are external devices designed to provide structural and functional support for disorders affecting the musculoskeletal or nervous systems. While these devices have a long history, recent technological advancements offer significant opportunities
Riccardo Carlo Moroni, Katarzyna Majewska   +1 more
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Determinants of utilization of prostheses and orthoses following lower limb amputation in Sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic review

Journal of Orthopaedic Reports
Introduction: Increasing amputee prevalence in resource-limited settings necessitates improved access to prosthetic and orthotic devices to overcome physical, psychosocial, environmental, and economic challenges.
Bernard Hammond, Kwadwo Aning Abu, David Anyittey-Kokor, Paa Kwesi Baidoo, Michael Leat, Ronald Awoonor-Williams, Dominic Konadu-Yeboah, Adwoa Afriyie Wilson, Kizito Kakra Vormawor, Mohammed Issah Suglo Bukari, Kwasi Twumasi-Baah Jnr, Joseph Amamoo, Godwin Yaw Fosu Opuni, Joshua Tei Shiako, George Akomea   +14 more
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Improvement of ankle foot orthotics fabrication using 3D printing method

Jurnal Ilmiah SINERGI
Orthotics are the body support devices used for correction, immobilization, fixation, and prevention of paralysis. The greatest number of orthotics utilized by people suffering from plantarflexion and dorsiflexion disability, especially in Indonesia, is ...
Kushendarsyah Saptaji, Dinda Arina Manasikana, Octarina Adiati Juniasih, Mochammad Rafli Ramadhani, Muchamad Oktaviandri, Anwar Ilmar Ramadhan, Yuli Panca Asmara   +6 more
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Why orthotic devices could be of help in the management of Movement Disorders in the young. [PDF]

J Neuroeng Rehabil, 2018
Garavaglia L, Pagliano E, Baranello G, Pittaccio S.   +3 more
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Evaluation of the Immediate Effect of Trunk bracing on the Energy Expenditure of Walking in Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis Patients

Journal of Rehabilitation Sciences and Research, 2019
Background: Scoliosis is one of the musculoskeletal disorders which influences the performance of patients when walking. There is not enough information available regarding the influence of orthosis on the energy consumption of scoliotic patients while ...
Mahsa Kavyani, Mohammad Taghi Karimi
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Mobile Mechatronic/Robotic Orthotic Devices to Assist-Rehabilitate Neuromotor Impairments in the Upper Limb: A Systematic and Synthetic Review. [PDF]

Front Neurosci, 2018
Onose G, Popescu N, Munteanu C, Ciobanu V, Sporea C, Mirea MD, Daia C, Andone I, Spînu A, Mirea A.   +9 more
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Letter to the Editor: Regarding citation in: "Effectiveness of orthotic devices in the treatment of forward head posture: A systematic review". [PDF]

J Rehabil Assist Technol Eng
Youssef H.
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Assistive technologies, including orthotic devices, for the management of contractures in adults after a stroke. [PDF]

Cochrane Database Syst Rev
Mohammed Meeran RA, Durairaj V, Sekaran P, Farmer SE, Pandyan AD.   +4 more
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Use, tolerability, benefits and side effects of orthotic devices in Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. [PDF]

J Neurol Neurosurg Psychiatry
Bertini A, Manganelli F, Fabrizi GM, Schenone A, Santoro L, Cavallaro T, Tagliapietra M, Grandis M, Previtali SC, Falzone YM, Allegri I, Padua L, Pazzaglia C, Tramacere I, Cavalca E, Saveri P, Quattrone A, Valentino P, Tozza S, Gentile L, Russo M, Mazzeo A, Vita G, Prada V, Zuccarino R, Ferraro F, Pisciotta C, Pareyson D, Italian CMT Network.   +28 more
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