Technical Journal, Vol. 15 No. 3, 2021.
Preliminary communication
https://doi.org/10.31803/tg-20210710123243
The Conceptual Design of a Smart Wrist Orthosis and Functional Performance - Project Overview
Zoran Domitran
; Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, Ivana Lučića 5, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Robert Mašović
orcid.org/0000-0002-0091-0480
; Faculty of Mechanical Engineering and Naval Architecture, University of Zagreb, Ivana Lučića 5, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Jure Serdar
; University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Kišpatićeva 12, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Mislav Jelić
; University Hospital Centre Zagreb, Kišpatićeva 12, 10000 Zagreb, Croatia
Abstract
The idea of the project was to find a conceptual design of a multi-functional smart orthosis for wrist fixation. The application of additive technologies presents the potential in designing a customised orthosis for every patient individually. By using pre-generated 3d models of various hand shapes it is possible to prepare models for several shapes and sizes of forearms and hands. The conceptual design provides a possible solution for a two-part orthosis bound around the forearm and a modular extension to stabilize the wrist without additional compression. The multi-functionality occurs with the development of a small pre-defined electronic plate located in the bottom part of the orthosis. The temperature and heart rate are constantly monitored and displayed wirelessly on a smartphone. The target group are the patients active in sports or patients with minor injuries. Moreover, the orthosis can be used for body temperature and heart function monitoring during recovery period.
Keywords
orthosis design; smart orthosis; wrist orthosis; 3D print
Hrčak ID:
262154
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Publication date:
13.9.2021.
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