The effect of carbon fiber custom dynamic orthosis use and design on center of pressure progression and perceived smoothness in individuals with lower limb trauma.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Carbon-fiber custom dynamic orthoses are used to improve gait and limb function following lower limb trauma in specialty centers. However, the effects of commercially available orthoses on center of pressure progression and patient perception of orthosis smoothness during walking are poorly understood.

Methods

In total, 16 participants with a unilateral lower extremity traumatic injury underwent gait analysis when walking without an orthosis, and while wearing monolithic and modular devices, in a randomized order. Device alignment, stiffness, participant rating of perceived device smoothness, center of pressure velocity, and ankle zero moment crossing were assessed.

Findings

The modular device was approximately twice as stiff as the monolithic device. Align

SUBMITTER: Sharma S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12305475 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature