Development of Internal and External Body Biomechanical Devices

Abstract

The research program of the U. S. Army Medical Biomechanical Research Laboratory is devoted to the development of internal and external body biomechanical devices and to special AMedS projects as assigned. Research and Technology Resumes on the following projects are submitted: (1) Externally Powered Devices, (2) Externally Powered Prostheses, (3) Optical Inserts for Protective Masks, (4) Foam in Place Splints, (5) Cosmetic prosthese, (6) External prosthetic devices, (7) Biomechanical Devices, (8) Materials for Biomechanical Applications, (9) Mechanism of the Degradation of Poly Alpha Cyanoacrylates, (10) Mechanism of Degradation of Poly (L+) Lactic Acid, and (11) Biomedical Electronics.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Sep 28, 1965
Accession Number
AD0471052

Entities

People

  • Fred Leonard
  • Peter M. Margetis

Organizations

  • Walter Reed Army Medical Center

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DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Abstracts
  • Amputees
  • Biomedical And Dental Materials
  • Contracts
  • Health Services
  • Laboratory Animals
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Processing
  • Materials Testing
  • Medical Personnel
  • Physicians
  • Polymers
  • Prostheses And Implants
  • Prosthetics
  • Test And Evaluation
  • Tissue Adhesives
  • Upper Extremity

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  • Biotechnology
  • Microelectronics