Title :
Dynamic orthotic design for a four degree burned upper limb
Author :
Dimitriu, Bogdan
Author_Institution :
Mech. Eng. Fac., Gheorghe Asachi Tehnical Univ. of Iasi, Iasi, Romania
Abstract :
Scars contracture, in four degree burns, reduces articulation mobility and it needs a dynamic orthotics intervention. The better ones are those that allow small steps of angle advance, up to 2°. The focus of this work is to show a new design capable to make an angle variation under 2° within 24 hours and a model to realize a treatment scheme. The device was built by the orthotics procedure using goniometry and trigonometric formulas. The idea was to use screw threaded systems designed for an angular extension under 2°. The easy way to build the modularity and the low production cost for this device recommends it for the use in clinical practice.
Keywords :
biomechanics; injuries; orthotics; patient rehabilitation; angular extension; articulation mobility; dynamic orthotic design; dynamic orthotics intervention; fourth degree burnt upper limb; goniometry; scars contracture; treatment scheme; trigonometric formulas; Biomedical engineering; Dynamics; Elbow; Fasteners; Orthotics; Pain; Surgery; burn; dynamic; orthotic; upper limb;
Conference_Titel :
E-Health and Bioengineering Conference (EHB), 2011
Conference_Location :
Iasi
Print_ISBN :
978-1-4577-0292-1