Myoelectric prosthesesRetinal prosthesisImplantsProstheticsAmputationCraniofacialBiologicallyBiomechanicsBoneAdvancesParametersKneeAlignmentProsthetic designsRestoreEvaluationReductionStabilityAbutmentReversePrototypePlacementImplant designControlFunctionOutcomesTypesPatientUsersGeneralJointDeviceLowerModularStableTypeTestSystemEngineeringPerformancePaperSoftImportantHumanMadeShapeRecentProductionBodySurface
Myoelectric prostheses4
- The aim of this study was to demonstrate the functionality of an inexpensive mechanotactile sensory feedback system for transhumeral myoelectric prostheses. (embs.org)
- To aid amputees with daily activities, researchers use the latest technologies and novel techniques such as myoelectric prostheses. (kennesaw.edu)
- However, control of myoelectric prostheses remains a challenge despite recent technological advances due to overuse injuries and device rejection by the amputee. (kennesaw.edu)
- Externally powered myoelectric prostheses provide active hand and joint movement without the need of scapular, humeral, or trunk motion. (msdmanuals.com)
Retinal prosthesis1
- However, a retinal prosthesis has several limitations with regard to its hardware and biological functions, and several attempts have been made to overcome these limitations. (nottingham.ac.uk)
Implants5
- Aim: To design a surgical template to guide the insertion of craniofacial implants for nasal prosthesis retention. (unibo.it)
- Conclusions: The protocol presented in this article may represent a viable way to position craniofacial implants for supporting nasal prostheses. (unibo.it)
- In order to achieve a high stability in supporting the prosthesis, these implants are commonly used in conjunction with conventional dental implants placed in the anterior region. (researchgate.net)
- Endosseous dental implants are titanium fixtures that are placed in edentulous ridges to serve as support for fixed or removable dental prostheses used to restore dentition. (medscape.com)
- There are many commercial brands of dental implants that may vary slightly in design, surface treatment, and other qualities. (medscape.com)
Prosthetics1
- Overview of Limb Prosthetics A limb prosthesis is an artificial limb that replaces a missing body part. (msdmanuals.com)
Amputation2
- In one research study the loads applied on prosthesis were evaluated during walking of a subject with hip disarticulation amputation [ 8 ]. (hindawi.com)
- a) Subject with hemipelvectomy amputation without prosthesis and (b) the subject while standing with a Canadian prosthesis. (hindawi.com)
Craniofacial2
- Computer-aided design and manufacturing construction of a surgical template for craniofacial implant positioning to support a definitive nasal prosthesis. (unibo.it)
- Through this study, three-dimensional (3D) models of craniofacial including soft tissue and prosthesis were constructed from computed tomography (CT) image datasets. (researchgate.net)
Biologically2
- Robotic prosthesis control is a method for controlling a prosthesis in such a way that the controlled robotic prosthesis restores a biologically accurate gait to a person with a loss of limb. (wikipedia.org)
- Understanding the importance and specific design features of the EBC zones facilitates esthetic and biologically sound treatment outcomes with interim and definitive implant restorations. (researchgate.net)
Biomechanics1
- Quantifying the biomechanics and motor control of prosthesis and orthosis users to advance therapeutic and device interventions for enhanced function. (northwestern.edu)
Bone5
- Prosthesis designs, bone grafting and tuberosity fixation techniques have evolved to allow better and more reliable fixation of tuberosities and bony ingrowth. (encyclopedia.pub)
- I had prostetic bone replacement done in 2002 however I have had many infections and issues over the years in they middle ear to the point I became very sick and hospitalized after several CT scans the last 3 or 4 years my new ENT finally found my problem somehow the prosthesis went through the middle ear into the inner ear almost to the bone structure of the brain! (hearingreview.com)
- This project address the enhancement of these designs by analyzing in deep biomechanical factors as fatigue, wear, bone loss of density, etc. (europa.eu)
- Comparative analyses will be performed to assess the behavior of different prostheses geometries thus allowing to make relevant changes both in geometry and prosthesis alignment, driven by the stresses gradients around the interface bone-prosthesis. (europa.eu)
- As well, the prosthesis stem geometry is crucial for the coupling boneprosthesis,because the interface stresses can generate bone reabsorption. (europa.eu)
Advances1
- Advances in prosthesis designs and control mechanisms can aid an amputee's ability to regain lost function, but they often lack meaningful, tactile feedback or perception. (futurity.org)
Parameters2
- Furthermore, there are a few studies on kinetic and kinematic parameters of Canadian prosthesis users [ 6 , 7 , 9 ]. (hindawi.com)
- Overview The EBC concept considers specific parameters for proper design of the emergence profile of implant‐supported restorations. (researchgate.net)
Knee7
- He used a Canadian prosthesis with single axis ankle joint, 3R21 knee joint, and 7E7 hip joint for more than 10 years. (hindawi.com)
- There was a significant difference between knee, hip, and ankle range of motions and their moments in the sound and prosthesis sides. (hindawi.com)
- In Europe, an average of 107 knee prostheses per 100.000 inhabitants was needed in 2008, generating the need of 335.000 knee prostheses. (europa.eu)
- In the US the situation is even more dramatic: an average of 500.000 knee prostheses are used each year. (europa.eu)
- Most of knee prostheses are designed and fabricated according to high quality standards and several research groups world-wide are actively working in the subject, mainly in US and Japan. (europa.eu)
- However, knee prostheses are usually affected by several factors, causing their loosening or fracture and then, shortening their long-term lifespan. (europa.eu)
- The main goal is to propose new geometries for the knee prostheses to improve their performance and the enlargement of their long-term lifespan. (europa.eu)
Alignment1
- There was a significant asymmetry between the kinetic and kinematic performance of the sound and prosthesis sides, which may be due to lack of muscular power and alignment of prosthesis components. (hindawi.com)
Prosthetic designs2
- The aim of this entry is to gather some of the existing literature on the different tuberosity fixation techniques and prosthetic designs of RTSA that can influence outcomes in fracture management. (encyclopedia.pub)
- Bringing a more human touch to modern prosthetic designs is critical, especially when it comes to incorporating the ability to feel pain, Osborn says. (futurity.org)
Restore2
- In the future, when nanotechnology gains more popularity and is completely integrated inside the prosthesis, this concept can be utilized to restore useful visual information such as colour, depth, and contrast to achieve high-quality vision in the blind. (nottingham.ac.uk)
- Researchers at Stanford University have since sought a solution to this pressing problem by designing a retinal implant that can restore vision. (healthnews.com)
Evaluation1
- The paper concludes with an overall evaluation of the achieved results with a description of problematic production steps and a proposal for a procedure for the future production of prostheses by 3D printing. (mmscience.eu)
Reduction1
- It is well known that small variations in the prosthesis geometry can lead to increment/decrement of wear and thus to a reduction/increase of the prosthesis lifespan. (europa.eu)
Stability1
- He is particularly interested in designing interventions to enhance locomotor stability. (northwestern.edu)
Abutment3
- While implant positioning and adequate amounts of soft and hard tissues are essential for achieving an esthetic outcome, the emergence profile of an abutment/restoration also plays an important role in the definitive appearance of implant prostheses. (researchgate.net)
- Therefore, the purpose of this paper is to propose a clinical guideline for designing an abutment/prosthesis based on implant position. (researchgate.net)
- The transmucosal abutment is the link between the implant body and the prosthesis, usually made of titanium. (medscape.com)
Reverse2
- Reverse prostheses have since undergone changes to address some of the problems seen with the original design. (encyclopedia.pub)
- The paper deals with the production of a prototype of aesthetic eye prosthesis using procedures related to reverse engineering technology. (mmscience.eu)
Prototype3
- By this shape change, the core of the prosthesis prototype was created. (mmscience.eu)
- The core of the prosthesis prototype was printed on a full-color 3D printer Stratasys J750, which uses additive PolyJet technology based on the curing of photopolymers. (mmscience.eu)
- The design process is presented in detail, resulting in a prototype that comprises four adaptors of simple design. (silverchair.com)
Placement2
- By contributing to distal lung collapse, bronchoscopic placement of valved prostheses has the potential to noninvasively replicate the beneficial effects of LVRS. (nih.gov)
- The single-part design penetrates mucosa from the time of placement. (medscape.com)
Implant design2
- Understanding the different zones of the emergence profile and their relation to factors like implant position, implant design, and soft tissue thickness is key. (researchgate.net)
- the variety of products offered by manufacturers can vary in implant design, surface treatment, and many other features that can enhance implant quality for any particular case. (medscape.com)
Control3
- Each patient that uses a robotic prosthesis that is tuned for this type of control has to have their system trained for them specifically. (wikipedia.org)
- This means that over the stance phase, depending on the speed the subject is moving, there is a derivable torque angle relationship that can be used to control a lower limb prosthesis. (wikipedia.org)
- Sensors and other inputs detect muscle movement of the residual limb or upper body and control powered actuators that provide greater grasp force than body-powered prostheses. (msdmanuals.com)
Function6
- To Design an impedance controller, a regression analysis of gait data is used to parameterize an impedance function. (wikipedia.org)
- For lower limb prosthesis the impedance function looks similar to the following equation. (wikipedia.org)
- The project was divided in four stages that covered design, stress analyses, manufacture, and function assessment of the components. (silverchair.com)
- Conclusions Each of the zones described in the EBC concept have a specific function in the design of the emergence profile. (researchgate.net)
- The human hand is complex, and often two different prostheses are necessary to provide optimal function for general daily activities and for specific activities. (msdmanuals.com)
- Activity-specific prostheses are designed to allow participation in activities that would otherwise damage the patient's residual limb or everyday prosthesis, or when the everyday prosthesis would not function effectively. (msdmanuals.com)
Outcomes1
- Clinical significance Proper emergence profile design supports esthetic outcomes and provides favorable biological response to implant‐supported restorations. (researchgate.net)
Types1
- The purpose of our research program is to develop, evaluate and implement novel and effective methods to enhance community participation, quality of life and access to high-quality services and devices for persons with various types of disabilities, particularly those that use prostheses and orthoses. (northwestern.edu)
Patient4
- Four to 11 prostheses per patient took 52 to 137 min to obstruct upper-lobe segments bilaterally. (nih.gov)
- University Hospitals Case Medical Center has announced that a new prosthesis has been developed for use in a traditional middle ear surgery-a stapedectomy -and has been successfully implanted in an otosclerosis patient. (hearingreview.com)
- The first patient to receive the new prosthesis is a 63-year-old woman with otosclerosis, a hereditary disorder that causes the bones of the middle ear-the malleus, incus, and stapes-to become immobilized and stop vibrating, leading to hearing loss. (hearingreview.com)
- Dr Megerian's first patient to receive the new prosthesis-the first patient in the world to benefit from it-has experienced a complete restoration of hearing in her treated ear. (hearingreview.com)
Users1
- It will take a detailed look at the exceptional tools which 3Shape provides its users with to simplify the task of fabricating these popular prostheses. (whipmix.com)
General3
- Planificación y delineamiento de las prótesis en general o de una prótesis específica. (bvsalud.org)
- The plan and delineation of prostheses in general or a specific prosthesis. (bvsalud.org)
- For example, prostheses can be designed for general daily mobility, for specific activities such as swimming, or for high-impact and competitive sports such as running. (msdmanuals.com)
Joint1
- A harness-cable system suspends the prosthesis and captures scapular and humeral motion to operate the hook, hand, or elbow joint. (msdmanuals.com)
Device2
- The ability to detect pain could be useful, for instance, not only in prosthetic hands but also in lower limb prostheses, alerting the user to potential damage to the device. (futurity.org)
- The device, which is called a prosthesis, can help you to perform daily activities such as walking, eating, or dressing. (medlineplus.gov)
Lower1
- For lower limb robotic prosthesis it is important to be able to determine if the user wants to walk on level ground, up a slope, or up stairs. (wikipedia.org)
Modular2
- We aimed to develop a kit of plastic modular adaptors for external transtibial prostheses. (silverchair.com)
- Endoskeletal prostheses have a central inner skeletal structure that includes modular components and couplings that provide angular adjustably in all three planes and facilitate removal of damaged components. (msdmanuals.com)
Stable1
- Objective Emergence profile design is important for stable peri‐implant tissues and esthetically pleasing results with dental implant restorations, influenced by factors, such as, implant position and surrounding soft tissues. (researchgate.net)
Type2
- Hence, the primary aim is to prevent perioperative infections by identifying risk factors, such as type of prosthesis. (cdc.gov)
- The prosthetist helps patients choose the type of prosthesis and options they need to accomplish their goals. (msdmanuals.com)
Test2
- Human trials conducted to test retinal prostheses have yielded encouraging results, showing the potential of this approach in vision recovery. (nottingham.ac.uk)
- In a pain-detection task, the team determined that the test subject and the prosthesis were able to experience a natural, reflexive reaction to both pain while touching a pointed object and non-pain when touching a round object. (futurity.org)
System1
- We have helped design and implement phase 2 studies of many of the major classes of drugs currently in use, including NSAIDs, cox-2 selective inhibitors, opioids, topical analgesic agents and novel approaches to pain including antibodies to NGF (nerve growth factor) and other agents active on the peripheral nervous system. (northwestern.edu)
Engineering1
- Scientists from various fields such as Neuroscience, Electrical Engineering, Computer Science, and Bioscience have been collaborating to design and develop retinal prostheses, with the aim of replacing malfunctioning parts of the retina and restoring vision in the blind. (nottingham.ac.uk)
Performance1
- Finite Element Analysis (FEA) will be used to study the behavior and performance of existing designs, including nonlinear stress analysis and stress-shielding effect. (europa.eu)
Paper1
- Passive prostheses assist in balance, stabilization of objects (such as paper when writing), or recreational/vocational activities. (msdmanuals.com)
Soft1
- By customizing the emergence profile, the overlying soft tissues could be properly contoured and maintained, and pleasing implant prostheses could be achieved. (researchgate.net)
Important1
- This article describes the esthetic biological contour concept (EBC), differentiating important areas of the emergence profile and recommending particular designs for those zones. (researchgate.net)
Human2
- Bronchoscopic prostheses can be safely and reliably placed into the human lung. (nih.gov)
- For the first time, a prosthesis can provide a range of perceptions, from fine touch to noxious to an amputee, making it more like a human hand," says Thakor, cofounder of Infinite Biomedical Technologies, the Baltimore-based company that provided the prosthetic hardware used in the study. (futurity.org)
Made2
- Due to the complexity of the prosthesis shape, the 3D model was obtained by scanning a hand-made acrylic prosthesis on the ATOS Compact Scan. (mmscience.eu)
- In order to form a biocompatible surface, the printed core was embedded in a clear acrylate in a mold made using an original acrylate prosthesis. (mmscience.eu)
Shape2
- Many designs also have a tapered shape that creates a wedging effect as the implant body is seated. (medscape.com)
- Exoskeletal prostheses have a rigid external plastic structure in the shape of a limb. (msdmanuals.com)
Recent1
- In a recent study, there was an increased adduction angle and decreased notching with the onlay design compared to an inlay design [ 22 ] . (encyclopedia.pub)
Production1
- The relationship this imposes for robotic prosthesis the relationship in between force production in response to the motion imposed by the environment. (wikipedia.org)
Body1
- Body-powered prostheses are the most often prescribed because they tend to be less expensive, more durable, and require less maintenance. (msdmanuals.com)
Surface1
- A 230 N of vertical occlusal load was applied on the top surface of prosthesis in the first molar region and a masseter load of 300 N was applied at the zygomatic arch. (researchgate.net)