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ArticleSpinal cord2015

Design and analysis of a new medial reciprocal linkage using a lower limb paralysis simulator.

M Ahmadi Bani, M Arazpour, F Farahmand, S Sefati, M Baniasad, S W Hutchins, R Vahab Kashani, M E Mousavi

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Article in Spinal cord, 2015. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 5 papers.

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M Ahmadi BaniDepartment of Orthotics and Prosthetics, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Science, Tehran, Iran.
M ArazpourDepartment of Orthotics and Prosthetics, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Science, Tehran, Iran.
F Farahmand1] Mechanical Engineering Department, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran [2] Research Center of Biomedical Technology and Robotics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
S SefatiMechanical Engineering Department, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran.
M Baniasad1] Mechanical Engineering Department, Sharif University of Technology, Tehran, Iran [2] Research Center of Biomedical Technology and Robotics, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran.
S W HutchinsUniversity of Salford, IHSCR, Faculty of Health and Social Care, University of Salford, Salford, UK.
R Vahab KashaniDepartment of Orthotics and Prosthetics, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Science, Tehran, Iran.
M E MousaviDepartment of Orthotics and Prosthetics, University of Social Welfare and Rehabilitation Science, Tehran, Iran.

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designA feasibility study on the effect of a new reciprocating orthosis on specific gait parameters for use by people with spinal cord injury.

objectivesThe aim of this study was to design and develop a new medial linkage orthosis (MLO) mechanism incorporating a reciprocating motion and to determine its efficacy in improving specific spatiotemporal, kinematic and kinetic parameters while ambulating when worn by healthy subjects. This was achieved via the use of a lower limb paralysis simulator (LLPS).

methodsA reciprocating joint with a remote center of motion was designed for use as an MLO. A prototype was fabricated and incorporated into an orthosis and equipped with a saddle to make the reciprocating motion possible. The efficacy of the orthosis was evaluated on four able-bodied healthy subjects who were trained to walk with the MLO attached to the LLPS.

resultsMean walking speed, stride length, stride time and cadence was 0.09±0.007 m s(-1), 0.42±0.01 m, 4.89±0.45 s and 29.54±4.32 steps min(-1), respectively, when healthy subjects walked with the new orthosis. The mean hip joint torque produced was 0.36±0.13 Nm.

conclusionIn this study a new MLO was designed and fabricated that provided a reciprocating mechanism using a four-bar mechanism to set the virtual axis of the mechanism in a more proximal position than hinge-type joints. Further investigation is currently underway to assess its effect on gait parameters and energy expenditure in paraplegic patients.

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Equipment DesignOrthotic DevicesAdolescentAdultBiomechanical PhenomenaFeasibility StudiesFemaleHip JointHumansLocomotionLower ExtremityMaleParalysisRange of Motion, ArticularSpinal Cord InjuriesStatistics, Nonparametric

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