Prosthetic Biomechanics in Engineering

The book is about the recent advances in prosthetic engineering research. The scope of the book is focused on the design, development and evaluation of prosthetic systems that are being used in biomechanical applications. This book includes coverage of advanced materials, conceptual designs, and brain computer interface (BCI) systems.

List of contents

1. Fiber Bragg Grating (FBG) Sensor for Socket Pressure Measurement. 2. Magnetic Suspension Systems (MPSS). 3. Prosthetic Suspension System. 4. Motion Analysis for Deep Tendon Reflex. 5.Air Pneumatic Suspension System APSS. 6. Wrist Movement with Ultrasonic Sensor and Servo Motor. 7. Study of a Dermo and Seal-In X5 Liner. 8. Study of Pressure Feet between 3D Scanning Method and Conventional Casting. 9. Biomechanics of Posture and Stance-Phase Stability. 10. Prosthetic Hand using BCI System. 11. The Effect of Prosthesis on Standing Stability. 12. Bamboo as a Pylon Material.

About the author

Dr. Noor Azuan Abu Osman is a practicing engineer and Professor of Biomechanics with Faculty of Engineering, University Malaya, Malaysia.

Summary

The book is about the recent advances in prosthetic engineering research. The scope of the book is focused on the design, development and evaluation of prosthetic systems that are being used in biomechanical applications. This book includes coverage of advanced materials, conceptual designs, and brain computer interface (BCI) systems.

Product details

• Authors: N.A. Abu Osman
• Assisted by: N.A. Abu Osman (Editor)
• Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 29.01.2024
• EAN: 9781032052458
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3205245-8
• No. of pages: 246
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Technology > Electronics, electrical engineering, communications engineering; Industrial relations, health & safety, MEDICAL / Health Care Delivery, SCIENCE / Biotechnology, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Electrical, POLITICAL SCIENCE / Labor & Industrial Relations, TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING / Biomedical, biotechnology, Electrical Engineering, Biomedical engineering, Health systems & services, Industrial relations, occupational health and safety, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Labor / General, BUSINESS & ECONOMICS / Industries / Healthcare, Primary care medicine, primary health care, MEDICAL / Nursing / Care Plans