Customized 3D printed ankle-foot orthosis with adaptable carbon fibre composite spring joint
Neuromuscular disorders and injuries such as cerebral palsy and stroke often result in foot-drop which can result in a person having great difficulty walking. Ankle foot orthoses (AFOs) or splints have been prescribed for many years now to limit the range of motion of the ankle, provide the patients...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2016-12-01
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Series: | Cogent Engineering |
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Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/23311916.2016.1227022 |