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An Adjustable Offloading Ankle-Foot Orthosis: Design and Proof-of-Concept Biomechanical Verification

2026-05-20

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Various ankle-foot conditions (e.g., fractures, diabetic foot ulcers, and post-surgical recovery) require periods of complete non-weightbearing followed by gradually increasing partial loadings. However, existing assistive devices often provide inconsistent or uncomfortable offloading during gait. Additionally, prolonged proximal leg offloading can contribute to muscle atrophy, reduced bone density, and overuse of...

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Literature Corpus work: 0081a1de-a771-58d5-897b-dc522408c399
DOI: 10.64898/2026.05.17.725313

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