Analysis of Pediatric Upper Extremity Wrist Hand Orthoses

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dc.contributor.authorAbrahams, Blair
dc.contributor.authorAlcantara, Jerrod
dc.contributor.authorMoyer, Stephen
dc.contributor.authorSawchyn, Tyler
dc.contributor.examiningcommitteeO'Brien, Seanen_US
dc.contributor.examiningcommitteeLabossiere, Paulen_US
dc.contributor.supervisorO'Brien, Seanen_US
dc.date.accessioned2023-09-19T20:37:07Z
dc.date.available2023-09-19T20:37:07Z
dc.date.issued2020-12-09
dc.degree.disciplineMechanical Engineeringen_US
dc.degree.levelBachelor of Science (B.Sc.)en_US
dc.description.abstractThis report outlines and details the design of a Wrist Hand Orthosis (WHO) for treating hand spasticity for the Rehabilitation Centre for Children. The purpose of this project is to improve upon the long lead times and poor comfort of the current WHO's used. The final design is arrived at through generating a number of concepts, and selection based on performance criteria. This design uses a Low Temperature Thermoplastic template, custom fit to patients based on measurements taken by an Orthotist. Features include ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) or polyethylene (PE) foam lining for comfort, and Velcro straps for fastening to the patient. Design refinement is described through a prototyping phase undertaken by the RCC. The final design weighs between 62-86 grams, is 25% to 40% more breathable than the currently used devices, costs $49.71 to produce, and a batch of six devices can be produced in 1.3 hours. Recommendations to improve this design include further material testing, refinement of template designs, manufacturing improvements, and optimization for further breathability.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipRehabilitation Centre for Childrenen_US
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1993/37665
dc.language.isoengen_US
dc.rightsopen accessen_US
dc.subjectMechanical Engineeringen_US
dc.titleAnalysis of Pediatric Upper Extremity Wrist Hand Orthosesen_US
dc.typereporten_US
local.author.affiliationPrice Faculty of Engineering::Department of Mechanical Engineeringen_US
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