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Increasing prosthetic foot energy return affects whole-body

Energy return was greater with the Pro-Flex foot. The Pro-Flex foot demonstrated greater energy storage and return than the Vari-Flex foot (Fig. 3).The Pro-Flex foot stored more energy during ...

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Mechanical characterization and comparison of energy storage …

Energy storage and return (ESAR) prosthetic feet are designed to emulate the compliant structures of the anatomical lower-limb via a spring-like construction of …

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High energy density, temperature stable lead-free ceramics by ...

Dielectric capacitors with fast charge–discharge rate and high power density are drawing more attention in pulse power equipment field. In this work, bismuth-based high entropy compound (HEC), Bi(Zn 0.2 Mg 0.2 Al 0.2 Sn 0.2 Zr 0.2)O 3 (BZMASZ), was introduced into BaTiO 3-Na 0.5 Bi 0.5 TiO 3 (BT-NBT) matrix, in order to improve …

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Deployment after limb salvage for high-energy lower-extremity …

Background: Many wounded warriors experienced high-energy lower-extremity trauma (HELET) that may be limb threatening. Volumetric muscle loss, posttraumatic osteoarthritis, nerve injuries, and pain may severely limit physical function. Several wounded warriors express a strong desire to return to their units and be deployed in their original military …

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The effects of a controlled energy storage and return prototype ...

Energy storage and return (ESR) prosthetic feet were designed to address reduced prosthetic limb push-off work by returning mechanical energy absorbed from mid to late stance, rather than dissipating it through viscoelastic deformation as with non-ESR prosthetic feet. ... Due to the high inter-subject variability associated with metabolic data ...

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Long-term outcomes after high-energy open tibial fractures: Is a ...

Purpose The aim of this study was to describe complication rates and long-term functional outcomes among patients with amputated versus reconstructed limb after high-energy open tibial fractures.

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A Wearable Lower Limb Exoskeleton: Reducing the Energy Cost of …

The lower limb assisted exoskeletons using elastic/flexible energy storage elements usually need to be fixed on the waist and crotch, thigh, lower leg, and foot. Most of the elastic/flexible energy storage elements are located at the joints of the lower limbs …

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The effects of a controlled energy storage and return prototype ...

The lack of functional ankle musculature in lower limb amputees contributes to the reduced prosthetic ankle push-off, compensations at other joints and more energetically costly gait commonly observed in comparison to non-amputees. A variety of energy storing and return prosthetic feet have been dev …

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Increasing prosthetic foot energy return affects whole-body

The usefulness of providing more energy return depends on whether or not that energy transfers up the lower limb to aid in whole body propulsion. ... +7.5°, -7.5°) while wearing a prosthetic foot with a novel linkage system and a traditional energy storage and return foot. The novel foot demonstrated greater range of motion (p = 0.0012), and ...

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Multiple High-Energy Open Injuries in the Same Limb: …

AimTo analyze the functional outcomes between limb salvage and amputation patients who had multiple open injuries in the same lower limb.Materials and Methods This observational study analyzed 21 ...

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Modular quasi-passive mechanism for energy storage …

For example, upper limb passive exoskeletons are mostly meant to unload the weight of the arm and any lifted tool while the arm is elevated, decreasing muscular strain [13].

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The effect that energy storage and return feet have on the …

Results indicate that although energy storage and return feet may provide energy return, the work done around the prosthetic ankle indicates net power absorption. Therefore, the prosthetic limb is unable to contribute to the body centre of mass propulsion to the same extent as the biological limb.

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Multiple High‐Energy Open Injuries in the Same Limb: …

To the Editor, We recently read the article by Govindaraju et al. [] which holds great relevance in the Indian context, due to increasing incidence of poly trauma and multiple open fractures in the lower limbs due to rising numbers of road traffic accidents (RTA) [].We would like to raise a few pertinent points in this respect. Firstly, it is evident …

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Stiffness and energy storage characteristics of energy storage ...

Objective: The objective of this study is to measure stiffness and energy storage characteristics of prosthetic feet across limb loading and a range of orientations experienced in typical gait. Study design: This study included mechanical testing. Methods: Force-displacement data were collected at combinations of 15 sagittal and 5 coronal ...

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Outdoor dynamic subject-specific evaluation of internal ...

We specifically aimed to compare between the internal stresses in the TTA residuum of amputees ambulating with a novel hydraulic prosthetic foot compared to conventional energy storage and return (ESR) prosthetic feet. Monitoring of internal stresses was accomplished using a portable subject-specific real-time internal stress monitor.

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Multiple High-Energy Open Injuries in the Same Limb ...

Aim: To analyze the functional outcomes between limb salvage and amputation patients who had multiple open injuries in the same lower limb. Materials and methods: This observational study analyzed 21 patients who were admitted with multiple open injuries in the same lower limb between January 2012 and December 2015 in our …

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Energy Storage and Return (ESAR) Prosthesis | SpringerLink

The functionality of the controlled energy storage and return prosthesis emphasized four aspects of stance phase . The design is intended to capture and release energy that is generally dissipated during the impact aspects of gait. The prosthesis is featured with a carbon fiber forefoot and heel assemblies.

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ZVS analysis and power flow control for three limb transformer …

Multi-port dc-dc converters are the modular power electronic building blocks for integration of PV and Energy Storages(ES). The work in this paper focuses on ZVS characteristics for independent power flow control of three port DAB converter integrating PV and Energy Storage(ES), using three limb high frequency transformer. The independent power flow …

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Machines | Free Full-Text | Design of a Compact Energy Storage …

Lumbar support exoskeletons with active and passive actuators are currently the cutting-edge technology for preventing back injuries in workers while lifting heavy objects. However, many challenges still exist in both types of exoskeletons, including rigid actuators, risks of human–robot interaction, high battery consumption, bulky design, …

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Piezoelectric energy harvesting for self‐powered …

The energy harvesting unit converts mechanical energy into electrical energy via a piezoelectric transducer. The collected …

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Structure design and analysis of upper limb wearable passive …

The robot is divided into three modules, namely, the arm module, shoulder module, and back module, using ergonomics and modular design ideas. The energy storage module and joint degree of freedom of the exoskeleton are analyzed to ensure that the exoskeleton meets the requirements of ergonomics, and the key components are …

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High-Energy Trauma and Damage Control in the Lower Limb

Widespread application of negative-pressure wound therapy using vacuum-assisted closure (VAC System; KCI International, San Antonio, TX) has increased the enthusiasm for limb salvage in high-energy trauma of the lower limb. 24 In addition to aggressive debridement of all nonviable tissue and selective use of antibiotic beads, negative-pressure ...

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of Robotic Lower-Limb Prostheses

Leveraging the results from our research on robotic actuation, we have been exploring the use of novel chemo-fluidic actuation on robotic lower-limb prostheses. A chemo-fluidic actuation system integrates two key elements to obtained the desired high performance, including a novel actuator (sleeve muscle actuator) and a novel energy supply ...

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The effect that energy storage and return feet have on the …

A variety of energy storage and return prosthetic feet are currently available for use within lower limb prostheses. Designs claim to provide a beneficial energy return during push …

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External work and potential for elastic storage at the limb …

The storage and recovery of elastic strain energy in muscles and tendons increases the economy of locomotion in running vertebrates. In this investigation, we compared the negative and positive external work produced at individual limb joints of running dogs to evaluate which muscle–tendon systems contribute to elastic storage …

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Energy storing and return prosthetic feet improve step length …

Energy storing and return (ESAR) feet are generally preferred over solid ankle cushioned heel (SACH) feet by people with a lower limb amputation. While ESAR …

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SOLAR FLARES: HIGH-ENERGY RADIATION AND PARTICLES

The storage and sudden explosive release of energy in sheared magnetic fields involving ... the high-energy radiation place constraints on flare models. ... Lingenfelter, 1987a). For flares off the limb it is by far the strongest one. As opposed to the de-excitation lines, the 2.223 MeV line is emitted with a delay originating from ...

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A Wearable Lower Limb Exoskeleton: Reducing the Energy Cost …

The desired lower limb assisted exoskeleton has a high level of assisted performance, light mass, body comfort, and free motion. ... Energy storage is the core element of the research and development on unpowered exoskeleton-assisted robots, and it is an important factor in their development.

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Achieving a high-performance sodium-ion pouch cell by …

We thereby achieve a high-performance pouch cell (with an energy density of 165 W h kg −1 based on the entire weight of the cell) with both cationic and anionic redox activities. You have full ...

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Stiffness Optimal Modulation of a Variable Stiffness Energy …

In this study, based on the analysis of the energy flow characteristics and stiffness change characteristics of lower limb joints during a human walking on flat …

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Increasing prosthetic foot energy return affects whole-body …

Data trends for the amputated limb (solid black line) and the sound limb (dashed blue line) show that the storage and return of energy in the passive prosthetic is more constant than the sound limb across terrains, the Pro-Flex foot does return more energy than the Vari-Flex foot, and the CoM energy change during propulsion is larger …

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Vertically aligned two-dimensional materials-based thick

Together with the blooming of portable smart devices and electric vehicles in the last decade, electrochemical energy storage (EES) devices capable of high-energy and high-power storage are urgently needed. Two-dimensional (2D) materials, benefiting from the short solid-state diffusion distance, are well recognized to possess excellent …

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Energy storing and return prosthetic feet improve step length …

Energy storing and return (ESAR) feet are generally preferred over solid ankle cushioned heel (SACH) feet by people with a lower limb amputation. While ESAR feet have been shown to have only limited effect on gait economy, other functional benefits should account for this preference. A simple biomechanical model suggests that …

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Long-term outcomes after high-energy open tibial fractures: Is a ...

Purpose: The aim of this study was to describe complication rates and long-term functional outcomes among patients with amputated versus reconstructed limb after high-energy open tibial fractures. Methods: Patients treated operatively for a high-energy open tibial fracture, classified as Gustilo-Anderson (GA) grade 3, at our hospital in the time period …

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From Conventional Prosthetic Feet to Bionic Feet. A Review

The design and manufacture of lower limb prostheses is closely related to the medical options regarding the level of amputation, but also to the range of existing prosthetic materials and components. ... Flex-Foot Modular II is characterized by extremely lightweight, durability, high energy storage and release feet. 100% carbon fibre provides ...

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Tuned muscle and spring properties increase elastic energy …

Any change in muscle force should be accompanied by a tuned change in spring stiffness to increase elastic energy storage capacity. A spring stiffness matched …

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