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Numerical Analysis of Scoliosis Brace

Authors : Slawomir Grycuk, Piotr Mrozek

Published in: Biomechanics in Medicine, Sport and Biology

Publisher: Springer International Publishing

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Abstract

In this article, results of numerical finite element method (FEM) simulations of a Boston orthopedic brace in the Ansys environment are presented. A reverse engineering methodology based on digitization by means of a three-dimensional (3D) optical scanner was employed to develop the geometric model. The force flow lines characterizing the brace and indicating the general working method of the orthosis’s structure were determined using the FEM model. Identification of the main areas of the orthosis, carrying loads correcting the spine and of the positions of sites exerting little effort, from the perspective of their participation in the orthosis’s essential therapeutic application, was carried out. Methods for mechanical optimization of the brace’s design can be proposed based on the results obtained. As the conducted analysis is universal in character, it can be adapted to other types of orthopedic braces.

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Metadata
Title
Numerical Analysis of Scoliosis Brace
Authors
Slawomir Grycuk
Piotr Mrozek
Copyright Year
2022
Book
Biomechanics in Medicine, Sport and Biology

Print ISBN: 978-3-030-86296-1

Electronic ISBN: 978-3-030-86297-8

Copyright Year: 2022

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-86297-8_5