Comparative Analysis of Material Characteristics and Biomechanical Performance in Passive Ankle-Foot Orthoses
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Passive ankle-foot orthoses (AFOs) provide essential joint stabilization and limit excessive movement, serving as a cornerstone in biomechanical gait analysis. This study innovatively developed three distinct passive AFOs using thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU), high-impact polystyrene (HIPS), and polylactic acid (PLA) materials, along with a silicone sole, demonstrating enhanced mechanical properties and functional performance. The materials were analyzed using Field Emission Scanning Electron Microscopy (FE-SEM), tensile testing, finite element analysis (FEA), and gait analysis. In particular, FE-SEM revealed micrometer-scale surface roughness (
Source: Journal of Polytechnic
Authors: Hamid Asadi Dereshgi, Dilan Demir
Institution: Istanbul Arel University
Language: English
Subfield: Biomedical Engineering
Field: Engineering
Domain: Physical Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4405876739