Comparative Analysis of Different Composites for Ankle Foot Orthosis: A Review

Dubey, Neelesh Kumar; Gangwar, Swati

doi:10.1007/978-981-33-6029-7_29

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“…Current cutting-edge orthotics emphasize biocompatible polymers (according to the class I of devices by the European Union-materials and devices not placed inside of a human body, possibly in contact with the skin), such as thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) and polylactic acid (PLA), due to their flexibility, durability, and lightweight nature [15]. There is also a surge in research towards composite materials, integrating nanomaterials or fibers, for enhanced mechanical properties [16]. The latest 3D-printing technologies, such as PolyJet, facilitate the simultaneous deposition of multiple materials.…”

Section: D Printing Methods For Customized Orthoticsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Development and Studies of VR-Assisted Hand Therapy Using a Customized Biomechatronic 3D Printed Orthosis

Górski,

Grohs,

Kuczko

et al. 2023

Electronics

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This article presents the process of development, testing, and use of wrist–hand orthosis in the hand therapy of a teen patient with congenital paresis disease. A regular 3D-printed anatomically adjusted orthosis is modified with a set of sensors, to work as motion and interaction controller in virtual reality (VR). As the patient with this condition cannot operate VR controllers due to wrist and hand defects, the corrective orthosis was converted to a VR controller, by introducing custom-made electronics and commercially available motion trackers, linking them to the orthosis. A VR game scenario, with typical input from the VR controllers replaced by input from the custom-made controllers is then designed. The VR game scenario is prepared with involvement of physiotherapists, to incorporate the most important exercises for patients with the same condition. The scenario is tested with a group of human patients and assessed by an expert physiotherapist, for determining its efficiency, as well as to determine a set of necessary improvements for future development of the orthosis.

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Section: D Printing Methods For Customized Orthoticsmentioning

confidence: 99%