The effect of carbon fiber custom dynamic orthosis type on kinematics and kinetics of lower extremity joints in individuals with lower limb traumatic injuries.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Carbon fiber custom dynamic orthoses have been used to improve gait mechanics after lower limb trauma in military service members, with the goal of restoring function and improving outcomes. However, the effects of commercially available carbon fiber orthoses available to civilians on lower extremity joint kinetics and kinematics are poorly understood.

Research question

The aim of this study was to examine the effect of two commercially available orthoses on lower extremity kinematics and kinetics in individuals with lower limb trauma.

Methods

A total of 23 participants with a lower extremity traumatic injury underwent gait analysis while walking without an orthosis, and while wearing a monolithic carbon fiber orthosis or while wearing a modular carbon fibe

SUBMITTER: Sharma S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12292513 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature