A CONTOURED, POSTERIOR, FIBERGLASS-EPOXY DROP-FOOT BRACE.

Abstract

The design, fabrication and field testing of a posterior, fiberglass-epoxy drop-foot brace are described. The advantages of this type of brace over the conventional brace are discussed from a subjective patient viewpoint. Particularly outstanding advantages of this brace are its cosmesis, lightness, and jointless motion. (Author)

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
May 01, 1968
Accession Number
AD0671625

Entities

People

  • Allard L. Fenwick
  • James T. Hill

Organizations

  • Walter Reed Army Medical Center

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Fabrication
  • Fiberglass
  • Inorganic Materials

Readers

  • Medical Imaging.
  • Systems Analysis and Design
  • Tribology (the study of the boundary interaction between sliding surfaces, lubrication, wear and friction).