Development of a Novel Passive-Dynamic Custom AFO for Drop-Foot Patients: Design Principles, Manufacturing Technique, Mechanical Properties Characterization and Functional Evaluation

Development of a Novel Passive-Dynamic Custom AFO for Drop-Foot Patients: Design Principles, Manufacturing Technique, Mechanical Properties Characterization and Functional Evaluation

Ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) are medical devices prescribed to support the foot and ankle of drop-foot patients. Passive-dynamic AFOs (PD-AFOs) are an effective solution for less severe cases. While off-the-shelf PD-AFOs are rather inexpensive, they provide poor anatomical fit and do not account for t...

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Main Authors: Paolo Caravaggi, Alessandro Zomparelli, Giulia Rogati, Massimiliano Baleani, Roberta Fognani, Franco Cevolini, Cristina Fanciullo, Arianna Cinquepalmi, Giada Lullini, Lisa Berti, Alberto Leardini
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-05-01
Series:Applied Sciences
Subjects:
ankle foot orthosis (AFO)
dynamic AFO
composite material
polyamide
fiberglass
custom
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/9/4721

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