Carbon Fiber Orthosis Cuff Design

Abstract

Traumatic lower limb injuries often result in poor functional outcomes with long-term negative effects. Carbon fiber custom dynamic orthoses (CDOs) increase mobility, improve quality of life, and improve function following injury by reducing pain, supporting the limb, and transferring forces around the limb through the CDO. CDOs consist of a proximal cuff that wraps around the leg just below the knee, a posterior carbon fiber strut that stores and returns energy during gait, and a carbon fiber foot plate that supports the foot and allows bending of the posterior strut.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Oct 01, 2023
Accession Number
AD1212045

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  • Jason M. Wilken

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  • University of Iowa

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  • Biomedical

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