Achilles Tendinopathy: An Evidence-Based Overview for the Sports Medicine Professional

Kaplan, Kelby; Olivencia, Ovidio; Dreger, Melissa; Hanney, William J.; Kolber, Morey J.

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“…These techniques are only some examples considered in this study, that may for instance be applied to injuries or lesions in arms [ 47 ], knees [ 48 ], elbows [ 49 ] or Achilles tendons [ 50 ]. However, by using 3D splints, it could also be possible to apply other therapies, considered by a specialist [ 51 ].…”

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Development of a Smart Leg Splint by Using New Sensor Technologies and New Therapy Possibilities

Burgo

Haro

D’Amato

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Sensors

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Nowadays, after suffering a fracture in an upper or lower limb, a plaster cast is placed on the affected limb. It is a very old and efficient technique for recovery from an injury that has not had significant changes since its origin. This project aims to develop a new low-cost smart 3D printed splint concept by using new sensing techniques. Two rapidly evolving Advanced Manufacturing (AM) technologies will be used: 3D scanning and 3D printing, thus combining engineering, medicine and materials evolution. The splint will include new small and lightweight sensors to detect any problem during the treatment process. Previous studies have already incorporated this kind of sensor for medical purposes. However, in this study it is implemented with a new concept: the possibility of applying treatments during the immobilization process and obtaining information from the sensors to modify the treatment. Due to this, rehabilitation treatments like infrared, ultrasounds or electroshock may be applied during the treatment, and the sensors (as it is showed in the study) will be able to detect changes during the rehabilitation process. Data of the pressure, temperature, humidity and colour of the skin will be collected in real time and sent to a mobile device so that they can be consulted remotely by a specialist. Moreover, it would be possible to include these data into the Internet of Things movement. This way, all the collected data might be compared and studied in order to find the best treatment for each kind of injury. It will be necessary to use a biocompatible material, submersible and suitable for contact with skin. These materials make it necessary to control the conditions in which the splint is produced, to assure that the properties are maintained. This development, makes it possible to design a new methodology that will help to provide faster and easier treatment.

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Development of a Smart Leg Splint by Using New Sensor Technologies and New Therapy Possibilities

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Haro

D’Amato

et al. 2021

Sensors

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Epigallocatechin gallate protects the hydrogen peroxide-induced cytotoxicity and oxidative stress in tenocytes

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Subramanian

Kwon

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Process Biochemistry

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Smart Splint Development

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2022

Technological Adoption and Trends in Health Sciences Teaching, Learning, and Practice

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After suffering a fracture in an upper or lower limb, a plaster cast is placed on the affected limb. It is a very old and efficient technique for recovery from an injury that has not had significant changes since its origin. This project aims to develop a new, low-cost smart 3D-printed splint concept by using new sensing techniques. Two rapidly evolving advanced manufacturing (AM) technologies will be used: 3D scanning and 3D printing. This is possible thanks to the application of engineering on additive manufacturing techniques and the use of biocompatible materials available in the market. This study proposes the use of these materials and techniques, including sensor integration inside the splints. The main parameters considered to be studied are pressure, humidity, skin colour, and temperature. These aspects are combined and analyzed to determine any kind of unexpected evolution of the treatment. The goal of this study is to generate a smart splint by using biomaterials and engineering techniques based on the advanced manufacturing and sensor system for clinical purposes.

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Achilles Tendinopathy: An Evidence-Based Overview for the Sports Medicine Professional

Cited by 3 publications

References 118 publications

Development of a Smart Leg Splint by Using New Sensor Technologies and New Therapy Possibilities

Development of a Smart Leg Splint by Using New Sensor Technologies and New Therapy Possibilities

Epigallocatechin gallate protects the hydrogen peroxide-induced cytotoxicity and oxidative stress in tenocytes

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