Ankle sprain bracing solutions and future design consideration for civilian and military use.
Yingjun Zhao DubucBrittney MazzoneAdam J YoderElizabeth Russell EspositoTae Hoon KangKenneth J LohShawn FarrokhiPublished in: Expert review of medical devices (2022)
Performance of the commercially available braces are limited by their current design concepts. Suggestions on future brace design include: (1) incorporating high-performance materials suitable for extreme environments, (2) leveraging modeling and simulation techniques to predict mechanical support requirements, and (3) implementing adaptive, customizable componentry material to meet the needs of each unique patient.