An interaction model for predicting brace migration and validation through walking experiment

Yuzhou Yan, Mengzhao Cao, Bing Han, Hui Li, Geng Liu

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Abstract

Brace migration undermines therapeutic efficacy, which is traditionally evaluated through walking experiments. This study developed an interaction model that considered the instantaneous center of rotation (ICR) misalignment to predict migration. The model was validated by walking experiment. Results show a strong positive correlation for four-linkage (FL) (r = 0.952, p < 0.01, root mean squared error (RMSE) = 0.53 mm) and spur gear (SG) (r = 0.898, p < 0.01, RMSE = 1.35 mm) mechanisms. The FL exhibits lower migration than SG (p < 0.05). In conclusion, the interaction model accurately predicts migration, emphasizing the influence of mechanism on migration.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)962-971
Number of pages10
JournalComputer Methods in Biomechanics and Biomedical Engineering
Volume28
Issue number7
DOIs
StatePublished - 2025

Keywords

  • Instantaneous center of rotation
  • brace migration
  • different mechanism
  • interaction model
  • walking

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