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A Portable Passive Ankle-Foot Orthosis for Walking Propulsion and Drop-Foot Prevention

Bing Chen, Ruijin Wang, Bin Zhou
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. December 2024, 18(4): 041005.
Paper No: MED-24-1082
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4066447
Published Online: September 19, 2024
View Article titled, A Portable Passive Ankle-Foot Orthosis for Walking Propulsion and Drop-Foot Prevention
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Topics: Cycles, Energy storage, Mechanical structures, Muscle, Orthotics, Propulsion, Springs, Design, Ropes, Biomechanics
Journal Articles

SW-SiStA2: A New-Generation Semi-Wearable Device for Sit-to-Stand Assistance

Md Rayhan Afsar, Ashiq Ashiquzzaman, Dario Martelli, Xiangrong Shen
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. September 2023, 17(3): 031001.
Paper No: MED-22-1161
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4062337
Published Online: May 15, 2023
View Article titled, SW-SiStA2: A New-Generation Semi-Wearable Device for Sit-to-Stand Assistance
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Topics: Design, Knee, Muscle, Springs, Torque, Mechanical admittance
Journal Articles

Development and Evaluation of a Prosthetic Ankle Emulator With an Artificial Soleus and Gastrocnemius

David M. Ziemnicki, Joshua M. Caputo, Kirsty A. McDonald, Karl E. Zelik
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Innovation Paper
J. Med. Devices. December 2021, 15(4): 045001.
Paper No: MED-21-1104
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4052518
Published Online: October 22, 2021
View Article titled, Development and Evaluation of a Prosthetic Ankle Emulator With an Artificial Soleus and Gastrocnemius
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Topics: Artificial limbs, Cables, Knee, Springs, Errors, Tension, Prostheses, Design
Journal Articles

Initial Assessments of a Handheld Indentation Probe's Correlation With Cancellous Bone Density, Stiffness, and Strength: An Objective Alternative to “Thumb Testing”

Jacob M. Reeves, Tom Vanasse, Chris Roche, Kenneth J. Faber, G. Daniel G. Langohr
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Med. Devices. December 2021, 15(4): 044502.
Paper No: MED-21-1102
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4052305
Published Online: October 13, 2021
View Article titled, Initial Assessments of a Handheld Indentation Probe's Correlation With Cancellous Bone Density, Stiffness, and Strength: An Objective Alternative to “Thumb Testing”
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Topics: Bone, Compressive strength, Density, Springs, Testing, Cylinders, Shapes, Needles, Materials properties, Arthroplasty
Journal Articles

Design and Development of An Instrumented Knee Joint for Quantifying Ligament Displacements

Lei Cui, Brody Dale, Garry Allison, Min Li
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. September 2021, 15(3): 031009.
Paper No: MED-20-1091
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4051440
Published Online: July 8, 2021
View Article titled, Design and Development of An Instrumented Knee Joint for Quantifying Ligament Displacements
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Topics: Cordage, Knee, Springs, Fibers
Journal Articles

Design and Evaluation of a Passive Constant Force Mechanism for a Cardiac Ablation Catheter

Werner W. P. J. van de Sande, Awaz Ali, Giuseppe Radaelli
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. June 2021, 15(2): 021003.
Paper No: MED-20-1059
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4048911
Published Online: December 18, 2020
View Article titled, Design and Evaluation of a Passive Constant Force Mechanism for a Cardiac Ablation Catheter
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Topics: Ablation (Vaporization technology), Catheters, Design, Engineering prototypes, Simulation, Springs, Displacement
Journal Articles

Design and Validation of a Low-Cost Bodyweight Support System for Overground Walking

Mhairi K. MacLean, Daniel P. Ferris
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Innovation Paper
J. Med. Devices. December 2020, 14(4): 045001.
Paper No: MED-20-1002
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4047996
Published Online: September 3, 2020
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Topics: Design, Fluctuations (Physics), Springs, Stress, Biomechanics
Journal Articles

A Case Study on Designing a Passive Feeding-Assistive Orthosis for Arthrogryposis

Miguel Nobre Castro, Tariq Rahman, Kristen Faith Nicholson, John Rasmussen, Shaoping Bai, Michael Skipper Andersen
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Med. Devices. September 2020, 14(3): 034502.
Paper No: MED-19-1213
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4047462
Published Online: June 26, 2020
View Article titled, A Case Study on Designing a Passive Feeding-Assistive Orthosis for Arthrogryposis
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Topics: Design, Orthotics, Springs, Engineering prototypes
Journal Articles

Design and Development of a Quasi-Passive Transtibial Biarticular Prosthesis to Replicate Gastrocnemius Function in Walking

Andrea M. Willson, Chris A. Richburg, Joseph Czerniecki, Katherine M. Steele, Patrick M. Aubin
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Innovation Paper
J. Med. Devices. June 2020, 14(2): 025001.
Paper No: MED-18-1038
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045879
Published Online: February 18, 2020
View Article titled, Design and Development of a Quasi-Passive Transtibial Biarticular Prosthesis to Replicate Gastrocnemius Function in Walking
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Topics: Design, Kinematics, Knee, Prostheses, Springs, Torque, Stiffness, Cycles
Journal Articles

Design of a Novel Locking Ratcheting Mechanism for a Body-Powered Underactuated Hand

Hun Chan Lee, Raymond Cipra
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. March 2020, 14(1): 011101.
Paper No: MED-19-1069
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045834
Published Online: January 31, 2020
View Article titled, Design of a Novel Locking Ratcheting Mechanism for a Body-Powered Underactuated Hand
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Topics: Cables, Design, Grasping, Springs, Artificial limbs, Tension, Friction
Journal Articles

Improving Healthcare Access: A Preliminary Design of a Low-Cost Arm Rehabilitation Device

Davide Piovesan, Santhosh Kumar Shanmugam, Yuvarajan Arumugam, Adam Restifo, Corey Jackson, Nicholas Devine, Kristine Legters
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. March 2020, 14(1): 011103.
Paper No: MED-19-1109
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4045964
Published Online: January 31, 2020
View Article titled, Improving Healthcare Access: A Preliminary Design of a Low-Cost Arm Rehabilitation Device
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Topics: Design, Engineering prototypes, Finite element analysis, Linkages, Simulation, Springs, Stiffness, Equilibrium (Physics), Stress, Compression
Journal Articles

Dynamic Compression Garments for Sensory Processing Disorder Treatment Using Integrated Active Materials

Julia C. Duvall, Nicholas Schleif, Lucy E. Dunne, Brad Holschuh
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. June 2019, 13(2): 021001.
Paper No: MED-18-1035
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4042599
Published Online: March 6, 2019
View Article titled, Dynamic Compression Garments for Sensory Processing Disorder Treatment Using Integrated Active Materials
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Topics: Actuators, Compression, Pressure, Shape memory alloys, Active materials, Springs, Design, Patient treatment
Journal Articles

Utilization of Cable Guide Channels for Compact Articulation Within a Dexterous Three Degrees-of-Freedom Surgical Wrist Design

Dale J. Podolsky, Eric Diller, David M. Fisher, Karen W. Wong Riff, Thomas Looi, James M. Drake, Christopher R. Forrest
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. March 2019, 13(1): 011003.
Paper No: MED-18-1066
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4041591
Published Online: November 19, 2018
View Article titled, Utilization of Cable Guide Channels for Compact Articulation Within a Dexterous Three Degrees-of-Freedom Surgical Wrist Design
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Topics: Cables, Design, Friction, Tension, Surgery, Springs
Journal Articles

The Role of Impulse, Tissue Stretching, and Tip Geometry for Tissue Penetration of Polymer Needles

Patricia Silva, Alexandros Drakidis, Silvana Gomes, Torben A. Lenau
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. September 2018, 12(3): 031007.
Paper No: MED-17-1283
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4040492
Published Online: July 24, 2018
View Article titled, The Role of Impulse, Tissue Stretching, and Tip Geometry for Tissue Penetration of Polymer Needles
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Topics: Impulse (Physics), Needles, Polymers, Springs, Biological tissues, Steel
Journal Articles

Hydraulic Robotic Surgical Tool Changing Manipulator

Abolfazl Pourghodrat, Carl A. Nelson, Dmitry Oleynikov
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. March 2017, 11(1): 011008.
Paper No: MED-16-1193
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4035548
Published Online: January 16, 2017
View Article titled, Hydraulic Robotic Surgical Tool Changing Manipulator
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Topics: Design, Instrumentation, Manipulators, Robotics, Springs, Surgery, Testing, Laparoscopic devices, Surgical tools, Pistons
Journal Articles

Lower Limb-Driven Energy Harvester: Modeling, Design, and Performance Evaluation

Jean-Paul Martin, Michael Shepertycky, Yan-Fei Liu, Qingguo Li
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. December 2016, 10(4): 041005.
Paper No: MED-15-1207
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033014
Published Online: August 24, 2016
View Article titled, Lower Limb-Driven Energy Harvester: Modeling, Design, and Performance Evaluation
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Topics: Cables, Design, Dynamic models, Electricity (Physics), Energy harvesting, Gear trains, Gears, Generators, Inertia (Mechanics), Stress
Journal Articles

Evaluation of a Two Degree of Freedom Passive Ankle Prosthesis With Powered Push-Off

Jacob J. Rice, Joseph M. Schimmels
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 030915.
Paper No: MED-15-1071
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030551
Published Online: September 1, 2015
View Article titled, Evaluation of a Two Degree of Freedom Passive Ankle Prosthesis With Powered Push-Off
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Topics: Degrees of freedom, Prostheses, Torque, Deflection, Springs
Journal Articles

Design of Lower Limb Prosthesis Transverse Plane Adaptor With Variable Stiffness

Corey Pew, Glenn K. Klute
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Design Innovation Paper
J. Med. Devices. September 2015, 9(3): 035001.
Paper No: MED-14-1199
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030505
Published Online: September 1, 2015
View Article titled, Design of Lower Limb Prosthesis Transverse Plane Adaptor With Variable Stiffness
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Topics: Design, Prostheses, Springs, Stiffness, Levers, Torque, Torsion, Deflection
Journal Articles

An Access-Closure Device for Percutaneous Beating Heart Surgery

Ronit E. Malka, Michelle H. Rosen, Seul Ku, Patrick Thornycroft, Joshua B. Gafford, Donal Holland, Nikolay Vasilyev, Pedro del Nido, Conor J. Walsh
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Med. Devices. June 2015, 9(2): 020910.
Paper No: MED-15-1045
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030118
Published Online: June 1, 2015
View Article titled, An Access-Closure Device for Percutaneous Beating Heart Surgery
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Topics: Sealing (Process), Surgery, Nickel titanium alloys, Catheters, Springs, Testing, Suction
Journal Articles

Spring-Loaded Type Robotic Mechanism and Sequential Procedure for Automatic Biopsy

Youngjin Moon, Jongseok Won, Jaesoon Choi
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Publisher: ASME
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Med. Devices. June 2015, 9(2): 020941.
Paper No: MED-15-1134
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030148
Published Online: June 1, 2015
View Article titled, Spring-Loaded Type Robotic Mechanism and Sequential Procedure for Automatic Biopsy
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Topics: Needles, Robotics, Springs, Biological tissues