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Lookup NU author(s): Dr Javier Munguia ValenzuelaORCiD, Professor Kenneth Dalgarno
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Ankle-Foot-Orthoses (AFOs) are assistive devices prescribed for a number of physical and neurological disorders affecting the mobility of the lower limbs. Traditional AFO design is based on thermoforming polymer sheets around a plaster cast with a characteristic stiffness depending on the selected trim-line with the inherent design limitations. Additive Manufacturing has been explored as an alternative process; however it has proved to be inefficient cost-wise. This work explores the possibilities of generating modular AFO elements: calf, shank, and footplate with localized composite reinforcement that aids in the optimization of the device in terms of functionality, aesthetics, rigidity and cost.
Author(s): Munguia J, Dalgarno KW
Publication type: Conference Proceedings (inc. Abstract)
Publication status: Published
Conference Name: 24th International Solid Freeform Fabrication Symposium - An Additive Manufacturing Conference, SFF 2013
Year of Conference: 2013
Pages: 766-776
Acceptance date: 15/07/2013
URL: http://sffsymposium.engr.utexas.edu/Manuscripts/2013/2013-61-Munguia.pdf
