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Mueller Sports Medicine: Anatomically tracking knee hinge

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Project Overview

Knee braces are used to protect the knee’s interior pre- and post-injury. The effectiveness of prophylactic knee braces is not entirely clear; however, rehabilitative injuries have been shown to relieve interior damage. The most common complaint regarding knee braces is their limitations of the knee’s range of movement, especially for athletes. While effectively preventing most lateral movement, knee braces on the market fail to allow the complete range of motion that athletes desire. Typical knee braces are designed for everyday use (light exercise), however, a hinge that can comply with higher demands for motion is desired. A hinge with a less restrictive range of motion that still tracks the natural motion of the joint would be a very attractive option for athletes. The new brace must still prevent lateral motion and minimize forces on the interior of the knee.

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Team members from left to right: Jonah Mudge, Isaac Hale, Carter Griest, Jessi Kelley, and Courtney Lynch
Team members from left to right: Jonah Mudge, Isaac Hale, Carter Griest, Jessi Kelley, and Courtney Lynch

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Team Members

  • Carter Griest - Team Leader
  • Jessi Kelley - Communicator
  • Isaac Hale - BSAC
  • Courtney Lynch - BWIG
  • Jonah Mudge - BPAG

Advisor and Client

  • Prof. Walter Block - Advisor
  • Dr. Sarah Kuehl - Client

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