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Efficiency and comfort of knee braces: A parametric study based on computational modelling

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Knee orthotic devices are widely proposed by physicians and medical practitioners for preventive or therapeutic objectives in relation with their effects, usually known as to stabilize joint or restrict ranges of motion. This study focuses on the understanding of force transfer mechanisms from the brace to the joint thanks to a Finite Element Model. A Design Of Experiments approach was used to characterize the stiffness and comfort of various braces in order to identify their mechanically influent characteristics. Results show conflicting behavior: influent parameters such as the brace size or textile stiffness improve performance in detriment of comfort. Thanks to this computational tool, novel brace designs can be tested and evaluated for an optimal mechanical efficiency of the devices and a better compliance of the patient to the treatment.
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hal-00777915 , version 1 (19-09-2014)

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Baptiste Pierrat, Jérôme Molimard, Paul Calmels, Laurent Navarro, Stéphane Avril. Efficiency and comfort of knee braces: A parametric study based on computational modelling. 10th International Symposium on Computer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering, Apr 2012, Berlin, Germany. ⟨hal-00777915⟩
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