Essays about: "Orthotics"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the word Orthotics.

  1. 1. Accuracy and Reliability of 3D Scanning Spatial Data when Capturing Limb Morphology for Use within Prosthetics and Orthotics: A Scoping Review

    University essay from Jönköping University/HHJ. Ortopedteknisk plattform

    Author : Miles Bailey-Brændgaard; Peter Wibe Enevoldsen; [2022]
    Keywords : Scanner; 3D; Accuracy; Reliability; Validity; Prosthetics; Orthotics; Shape capture; Measurement; Human; Shape; Morphology; Assessment;

    Abstract : Background: Scanners are becoming widespread in Prosthetics and Orthotics, replacing plaster casting in the manufacture of some types of devices. P&O shape capture must be accurate and reliable, so the device is comfortable and reproducible between clinicians/sessions. READ MORE

  3. 2. Orthotic interventions for lower limb impaired patients with multiple sclerosis: an Umbrella Review

    University essay from Jönköping University/HHJ. Ortopedteknisk plattform

    Author : Johan Petersson; Swan Yen Eng; [2022]
    Keywords : Multiple sclerosis; Lower limb; Orthotics; Umbrella Review; Biomechanics; Multiple skleros; Lägre extremitet; Ortoser; Umbrella Review; Biomekanik;

    Abstract : Background: Multiple sclerosis is a chronic inflammatory auto-immune disease with various symptoms, which requires comprehensive multidisciplinary treatment for distinct and individualized conditions. Reviews on this population address treatment alternatives (i.e., pharmaceutical and rehabilitation). READ MORE

  4. 3. CPO Early Pressure Injury Assessment for Different Skin Tones : A Qualitative Study

    University essay from Jönköping University/Hälsohögskolan

    Author : Molly Monaghan; Mariam Said; [2021]
    Keywords : assessment; early pressure injury; prosthetics and orthotics; skin tone;

    Abstract : The aim of this study was to explore the knowledge, practices, and the sources of knowledge that certified prosthetists/orthotists (CPOs) have experienced regarding early pressure injury assessment for different skin tones. This was examined across different contexts of skin tone demographics using qualitative semi-structured interviews with CPOs from different contexts. READ MORE

  5. 4. ADDITIVE MANUFACTURING FOR ASSISTIVE TECHNOLOGY : Innovative Design for an Ankle Foot Orthosis

    University essay from Jönköping University/JTH, Industridesign

    Author : Theresa Hoai-Thuong Nguyen; [2021]
    Keywords : Ankle Foot Orthosis; Orthotics; Assistive Technology; 3D Printing; 3D Scanning; Additive Manufacturing; Self-Expression; Personalization; Customization; Human Rights;

    Abstract : The following report presents a Master thesis project about a re-design of an ankle foot orthosis using additive manufacturing as the production method, conducted by a student in Spring 2020 as part of the Master’s programme Industrial Design at Jönköping University’s School of Engineering. Ankle foot orthoses are the most prescribed lower extremity orthoses worldwide and are worn in a visually obtrusive way making patients feel stigmatized for their disability. READ MORE

  6. 5. Assessment of function of a 3D-printed body-powered upper limb prosthetic device

    University essay from Högskolan i Jönköping/HHJ, Avd. för rehabilitering

    Author : Adam Broman; Gustav Blom; [2019]
    Keywords : RIT-arm; hand function; Box and block test; nine-hole peg test; OPUS;

    Abstract : Purpose Conventional arm-prosthesis are expensive to make and therefore limit the availability for users on the geographical locations there the user pays for it. This study compares the hand function of a 3D-printed prosthesis with lower production cost with a traditional prosthesis. READ MORE