Technological advances in orthopedics: upper and lower limbs analysis

Author(s)

Alberto Cliquet Júnior ; Juracy Emanuel Magalhães da Franca ^[2] ; Denise Sônego ^[3] ; Tatiana Grana ^[4] ; Fernando Idalírio de Lima Leite ^[5] ; Alessandra Rossi Paolillo ^[6] ; Fernanda Rossi Paolillo ^[7]

• Document type: Journal article
• Source: Acta Ortopédica Brasileira; v. 12, n. 1, p. 57-61, 2004-03-00.

Abstract

Biomechanics is nowadays characterized by new procedures for human movement analysis and by modern measurement techniques, data processing and storage, contributing to the advances in the orthopedic practice. The proposed thematic in this work is based on the application of orthopedic biomechanics to different clinical cases, through quantitative evaluation of the upper and lower limb movement and the development of new assessment techniques. Three examples are shown in this paper: (I) a tridimensional analysis of the abduction movement of the shoulder; (II) a gait analysis in individuals with anterior cruciate ligament injury; and (III) the development of electronic instrumentation for walking aids i.e., instrumented canes and crutches for the study of the relationship between the upper and lower limb loads during gait of orthopedic and neurologic patients. (AU)

• FAPESP's process: 96/12198-2 - Development of mechanisms, artificial organs and biosensors in the modulation, control and communication in biomechanical and rehabilitation systems.
• Grantee: Alberto Cliquet Junior
• Support Opportunities: Research Projects - Thematic Grants