Method for instrumentation of orthotic joints for measurement of internal joint loads

Current Directions in Biomedical Engineering

Opitz Lucien¹  Hochmann David¹ 

[1] Münster University of Applied Sciences, Steinfurt, Germany;

关键词: afo;    gait analysis;    joint loads;    kafo;    orthotic devices;   

DOI  :  10.1515/cdbme-2017-0008

来源: DOAJ

【 摘 要 】

The lack of knowledge of mechanical loads in orthotic joints can lead to oversized or breaking components. Previous studies suffer from small sample size and technical limitations. The goal of this study was to develop and validate a method that allows the direct measurement of moments in sagittal, frontal and transverse planes in knee and ankle joints of existing custom made orthoses.

【 授权许可】

Unknown