Download or read book An Investigation Into Bending Strength and Interface Pressures of a Resin Reinforced Transtibial Prosthetic Socket Fabricated by Rapid Prototyping written by 呂權庭 and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 169 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book 13th International Conference on Biomedical Engineering written by Chwee Teck Lim and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2009-03-15 with total page 2355 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: th On behalf of the organizing committee of the 13 International Conference on Biomedical Engineering, I extend our w- mest welcome to you. This series of conference began in 1983 and is jointly organized by the YLL School of Medicine and Faculty of Engineering of the National University of Singapore and the Biomedical Engineering Society (Singapore). First of all, I want to thank Mr Lim Chuan Poh, Chairman A*STAR who kindly agreed to be our Guest of Honour to give th the Opening Address amidst his busy schedule. I am delighted to report that the 13 ICBME has more than 600 participants from 40 countries. We have received very high quality papers and inevitably we had to turndown some papers. We have invited very prominent speakers and each one is an authority in their field of expertise. I am grateful to each one of them for setting aside their valuable time to participate in this conference. For the first time, the Biomedical Engineering Society (USA) will be sponsoring two symposia, ie “Drug Delivery S- tems” and “Systems Biology and Computational Bioengineering”. I am thankful to Prof Tom Skalak for his leadership in this initiative. I would also like to acknowledge the contribution of Prof Takami Yamaguchi for organizing the NUS-Tohoku’s Global COE workshop within this conference. Thanks also to Prof Fritz Bodem for organizing the symposium, “Space Flight Bioengineering”. This year’s conference proceedings will be published by Springer as an IFMBE Proceedings Series.

Download or read book Stress Distribution and Optimum Design of Polypropylene and Laminated Transtibial Prosthetic Sockets FEM and Experimental Implementations written by Hayder Al-Shuka and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2018-02-08 with total page 87 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scientific Study from the year 2017 in the subject Medicine - Other, , language: English, abstract: This study presents analyses for below knee prosthetic socket of a human. Socket stress distribution is performed on three types of socket, polypropylene (5mm), polypropylene (3mm) and a standard laminate (3mm) sockets to determine the stresses path through the prosthetic socket during the gait cycle. It is found that heel strike phase is the critical phase. The stresses increase at the socket base while the maximum deflection is maximum at the patellar region of the socket. This work is achieved by finite element program, ANSYS. The development of design specifications of a below the knee prosthetic socket is presented in this study for successful ambulation and comfort. Seven different design models are created by changing the socket wall thickness and the material. Polypropylene socket gives the best results with regard to the allowable deflection for the regions of the pressure relief areas of the stump. The effect of varying the modulus of elasticity on the polypropylene socket is considered in this study. Three models are analyzed with different tensile creep moduli during different periods. It is found that the polypropylene socket will enlarge in size with time. An experimental study is conducted to compare the strength of five prosthetic sockets made of different materials. Compression, three-point flexural and tensile tests are implemented by the Testometric machine. The laminate sockets have larger compressive stiffness than polypropylene while polypropylene has larger flexural stiffness than the tested laminates except for socket No.5.

Download or read book Bending Strength Test and Evaluation of a Transtibial Prosthetic Socket Fabricated by Selective Laser Sintering written by Amanda Joyce Brooks and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 98 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Synergistic Approach to Transtibial Socket Interface Mechanics written by Amy Lorraine Lenz and published by . This book was released on 2017 with total page 146 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Trans tibial Prosthetic System Design and Benefits for the Amputee Service Providers and Society written by Tim Dumbleton and published by . This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Two trans-tibial socket concepts are in regular use in prosthetic clinics. These may be categorised as the "hands-on" (hand casting) concept and "hands-off' (pressure casting) concept which, in addition to the distinctive casting methods, require different liner materials and components to create the desired loading distribution. Amputees have stated that quality of fit of the prosthetic socket is of highest importance, but, although pressure distribution has long been regarded as important, there is no general consensus regarding socket fit criteria. Furthermore, the casting process is carried out with the limb stationary. During walking the pressure distribution will change constantly throughout the gait cycle. The quality of fit of the prosthesis remains very subjective with little quantitative information regarding the pressure distribution within the socket. The aim of this study was to investigate and to compare the dynamic interface pressure distribution of the two socket concepts for a trans-tibial amputee population. In addition, the impact of the two socket concepts on their daily living activities was assessed. The objective was to relate measured pressure distribution to activity level and patient acceptance and thus increase understanding of what constitutes a good socket fit. The dynamic interface pressure distribution inside the socket of 48 patient's own prosthesis was recorded, using a validated pressure measurement system. The dynamic pressures recorded between the residual limb and the prosthetic socket showed similar distributions between the different casting concepts, although overall the hands-off sockets showed higher pressures than the hands-on group. The results from the questionnaire indicated that the quality of fit of the prosthetic socket had a strong correlation with user satisfaction. Results of this study have shown that the impacts of the two distinct prosthetic socket concepts have on the life of the amputee are very similar. Most of the participants used their prosthetic device regularly, and responded in similar ways regardless of the type of socket worn.

Download or read book Advanced Prototyping of Variable Impedance Prosthetic Sockets for Trans tibial Amputees written by David Moinina Sengeh and published by . This book was released on 2012 with total page 68 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This work, supported by the Media Lab Consortium, evaluates the design of a Variable Impedance Prosthetic (VIPr) socket for a transtibial amputee using computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM). Compliant features are seamlessly integrated into a 3D printed socket to achieve lower interface peak pressures over bony protuberances by using anthropomorphic data acquired through surface scanning and magnetic resonance imaging techniques. An inverse linear mathematical transformation spatially maps quantitative measurements (bone tissue depth) of the human residual limb to the corresponding socket shape and impedance characteristics. The CAD/CAM VIPr socket is compared to a state-of-the-art prosthetic socket of similar internal geometry and shape, designed by a prosthetist using conventional methods. An active, bilateral transtibial male amputee of weight 70 kg walks on a force plate loaded 5-meter walkway, at self-selected speeds while synchronized ground reaction forces, motion capture data and socket residual limb interface pressures are measured for the evaluated sockets. We anticipated a decreased average interface pressure (measured using the Teksan F-SocketTM pressure sensors) in the VIPr socket, especially over stiff anatomical landmarks including the fibula head, the tibia, lateral and medial femoral condyles and medial tibial flare. Contact interface pressure recorded during stance of a complete gait cycle indicated a 15% and 17% reduction at toe-off and heel-strike respectively at the fibula head while the subject uses a VIPr socket in comparison to a conventional socket of similar internal shape. A corresponding 7% and 8% reduction in pressure is observed along the tibia. Similar trends of high-pressure reductions are observed during stair ascent trials with the VIPr socket.

Download or read book The Use of a Novel Residuum Model to Design a Variable impedance Transtibial Prosthetic Socket written by David Moinina Sengeh and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For people living with limb amputation, the prosthetic socket - the interface between the residuum and prosthesis - is the most critical component. When a socket is uncomfortable, especially due to poor fit, the quality of life for a patient is greatly hindered. However, conventional design of sockets is largely artisan, with limited input of quantitative data. Current computer-aided and manufacturing (CAD/CAM) designs are still not clinically applicable solutions. Due to model identification procedures that employ non patient-specific and incomplete data sets, today's finite element (FE) models of the residuum are not predictive, leading to suboptimal socket designs. As such, there exists a need for a comprehensive biomechanical model of the residuum for the quantitative design and computational evaluation of patient-specific prosthetic sockets. This thesis presents a combined experimental-numerical approach to evaluate and validate a transtibial residuum biomechanical model. The central hypothesis of the work is that a single biomechanical model can predict the large non-linear response at various sites on a residuum under load. To evaluate this hypothesis, a non-linear, two-tissue model was formulated where tissue geometries were defined using MRI data of the residuum. The non-linear viscoelastic material parameters of the model were identified through inverse FEA-based optimization using in-vivo indentation experimental data at four locations. Using optimized model tissue parameters, the mean percentage error (mean absolute error/ maximum experimental force) between the experimental and simulation force-time curves at 14 other locations across the evaluated transtibial residuum was 7 ± 3%. Using this same modeling methodology and a single set of material constants to describe the bulk soft tissue biomechanical response of seven distinct transtibial residual limb models, the average percentage error for indentations at multiple locations across all seven limbs was 7 ± 1%. From these predictive models of residuum limbs, one rigid novel socket and two multimaterial transtibial sockets were designed, fabricated and evaluated through an entirely quantitative, automated and repeatable methodology. In a preliminary clinical investigation, the novel sockets were shown to reduce peak contact pressures at the tibia and fibular head regions on the residuum by significant amounts during standing compared to a conventional socket interface designed and fabricated by a trained prosthetist.

Download or read book In Pursuit of Socket Harmony written by Glenn M. Street and published by . This book was released on 2019 with total page 248 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For Amputees and Those Soon to BeThe Reality of Amputation; Shopping for Surgeons; Keys to Wound Healing; Keys to Limb Quality; Note on Bone Bridging; Note on Revision Surgery; The Reality of Prosthetics; Your Responsibilities; Preface to Prosthetic Quality; Keys to Prosthetic Quality; Final Words; Glossary; References; About the Authors; Index; Blank Page

Download or read book Prosthetic Socket Design written by Arthur J. Petron and published by . This book was released on 2016 with total page 197 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The prosthetic socket, the mechanical interface between an amputated residuum and an external prosthesis, is of critical importance to the performance of a prosthetic limb system. Conventional prosthetic socket technology is derived using a non-quantitative, artisan methodology. Consequently, a comfortable socket interface cannot be made reproducibly, and persons with limb amputation too often experience discomfort. As a resolution to this difficulty, the field of digital prosthetic socket design seeks to advance a quantitative CAD/CAM methodology for socket production to produce reproducible and comfortable interfaces. Prosthetic researchers have proposed a digital socket production work flow comprising the steps of 1) assessment of residuum tissue biomechanics; 2) modeling optimization of the residuum-socket interface, and 3) fabrication of a variable-impedance socket system based upon these optimizations. In this thesis, two novel technologies are designed, built and evaluated at either end of this work flow, namely a multi-indenter device for in vivo biomechanical tissue measurement and a quasi-passive variable-impedance transtibial socket interface. An active indenter platform called the FitSocket is presented. To assess residual-limb tissue biomechanics, the FitSocket comprised 14 position and force controllable actuators that circumferentially surround a biological residuum to form an actuator ring. Each actuator is individually controllable in position (97.1?m accuracy) and force (330mN accuracy) at a PC controller feedback rate of 500Hz, allowing for a range of measurement across a residuum. At five distinct anatomical locations across the residual limb, force versus deflection data are presented, demonstrating the accuracy and versatility of the FitSocket for residual limb tissue characterization. A passive, single indenter version of the FitSocket, called the FitPen, is also presented. The FitPen is designed to be ultra-portable in order to take biomechanical measurements in the field outside the laboratory setting. A quasi-passive socket (QPS) is presented having spatially and temporally varying socket wall impedances. The QPS is an autonomous computerized transtibial prosthetic interface that can stiffen or become compliant using computer-controlled electrolaminate actuators. The QPS measures forces applied by the limb on the socket, 3-axis acceleration of the socket, and the position of the electrolaminates. On a test participant with transtibial amputation, the socket was evaluated through sit-to-stand tests to determine the viability of computer-controlled electrolaminate engagement, and through a walking study to evaluate the ability of the electrolaminates to maintain their clutched state during ambulation at a self-selected walking speed. The average deflections of forced tibia movement in the sit-to-stand tests were 7 ± 2 mm while sitting with the electrolaminates in an unclutched state, and 2.1 ± 0.6 mm while standing with the electrolaminates in a clutched state. Further, the walking study showed a maximum unclutched deflection (3.7 ± 0.9 mm)16 times larger than that of the maximum deflection while clutched. This work was supported by the United States Department of Veteran Affairs through the VA Innovation Initiative (VAi2) program.

Download or read book Design Structural Analysis and Manufacture of Transtibial Prosthetic Sockets with 3D Printing written by Andrea Ballart Iglesias and published by . This book was released on 2020 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This project will cover how to design, validate and manufacture prostheses with 3D printing; specifically, transtibial prosthetic sockets. The project starts with a research on 3D printing and its applications, as well as 3D printing types and materials. Besides, the project covers a complete research on prostheses and its classification. Then, the project is focused specifically on transtibial prostheses, and its components and types are described. All components except the socket are available in the market as standard parts, and they just need to be properly selected to satisfy patients' requirements. On the other hand, the socket must be completely designed and customized for each patient. For this reason, manufacturing prosthetic sockets with 3D printing technology brings a huge variety of advantages, which are carefully described in this project. Afterwards, a study of human movements and stump critical anatomical areas has been done. In addition, a kinematic and dynamic analysis of the human leg and socket has been carried out. With these specifications, an initial prosthetic socket has been designed with a CAD software chosen. When the initial socket has been designed, a validation and geometry iteration phase has been carried out. The suitable 3D printing material has been chosen, and a Finite Elements Analysis has been done with Ansys software. The maximum loads during a human gait cycle calculated in the dynamic analysis have been applied in the FE analysis. The objective of the FE analysis is to prove the maximum equivalent stress and deformations that the prosthetic socket can support without failure based on the ultimate strength of the material chosen. Geometry and thickness modifications of the socket have been needed to obtain the desired safety factor. After all these steps, the final socket has been designed, validated and 3D printed successfully. Finally, results obtained have been compared to traditional socket characteristics. A business case of prosthetic sockets manufacturing with 3D printing versus traditional manufacturing has been developed and a list of potential next steps has been defined.

Download or read book A Comparative Stump socket Interface Pressure Distribution Study Between Two Trans tibial Prosthetic Sockets written by David James Wandrum and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Performance of Rapid Tooling Molds for Thermoformed Sockets written by Jairo R. Chimento and published by . This book was released on 2009 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: ABSTRACT: Traditional prosthetic socket fabrication is a laborious and time consuming process that involves physical measurements, plaster wrapping of the stump, plaster casting for positive mold preparation, and a thermoforming process. During the mold preparation stage, significant modifications are performed subjectively based on the prosthetist's experience to transmit an optimum load to the residual limb through the socket. Rapid Prototyping techniques have advanced rapidly during the recent decades emerging as a computer aided socket design alternative which promises a potential reduction in the fabrication time, and a more systematic design approach. In addition, 3-D scanning provides accurate and fast virtual replica of the stump which can be imported in CAD environments. Within 3-D CAD software, prosthetists are able to perform modifications precisely and store files indefinitely. This work examines the potential use of ZCorp 3-D printers to directly manufacture the thermoforming mold required for prosthetic socket manufacture. This work analyses the performance of Rapid Tooling molds for thermoformed socket based on three main parameters: pneumatic permeability, flexural strength and wear rate. The traditional material for mold casting, Plaster of Paris, is compared to materials used for three dimensional printing by Zcorp printers: zp130 and zp140 untreated as well as using them with custom and novel post treatments. To obtain the flexural strength of the different materials, three point bend tests were performed in a universal test machine using ASTM Standard D790-03 requirements. In addition, pneumatic permeability tests were performed to cylindrical specimens of the different materials following ASTM Standard D6539-00. Thermoforming tests confirm that Zcorp 3-D printed parts can serve as effective molds for thermoforming of prosthetic socket.

Download or read book A Comparative Stump Socket Interface Pressure Study in a Trans femoral Prosthesis written by Nancy Ibrahim El-Farargy and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book A Study of the Interface Stress in Trans tibial Sockets written by Noor Azuan Abu Osman and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 608 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Formulas for Stress Strain and Structural Matrices written by Walter D. Pilkey and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2005 with total page 1544 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Publisher Description

Download or read book Advances for Prosthetic Technology written by Robert LeMoyne and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-03-10 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on the advances in transtibial prosthetic technology and targets research in the evolution of the powered prosthesis such as the BiOM, which was derived from considerable research and development at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. The concept of the book spans the historical evolution of prosthetic applications from passive to new and futuristic robotic prosthetic technologies. The author describes the reasons for amputation, surgical procedures, and an historical perspective of the prosthesis for the lower limb. He also addresses the phases and sub-phases of gait and compensatory mechanisms arising for a transtibial prosthesis and links the compensatory mechanisms to long-term morbidities. The general technologies for gait analysis central to prosthetic design and the inherent biomechanics foundations for analysis are also explored. The book reports on recent-past to current-term applications with passive elastic prostheses. The core of the book deals with futuristic robotic prostheses including their function and major subsystems, such as actuator technology, state machine control, and machine learning applications. Finally, the envisioned future trends in the prosthetic technology space are presented.