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Mechanical characterization of a simple gel in a prototype device that models a degenerative intervertebral disc

Creator:

Cenar, Yannick

Abstract:

A large part of low-back pain occurrences are due to disc herniation or prolapse of the nucleus pulposus. An alternative technique to existing treatments of low back pain includes nucleus pulposus replacement by an artificial material to relieve pain and restore normal function. To date, there has been a deficiency...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

Full Text:

MECHANICAL CHARACTERIZATION OF A SIMPLE GEL IN A
Mechanical linkage design for haptic rehabilitation and development of fine motor skills

Creator:

Streng, B. Taylor

Abstract:

Thousands of children and adults suffer from fine motor skill deficits due to developmental disabilities or brain trauma. In order to acquire or reclaim these precision motor movements, occupational therapists work closely with each patient to develop the muscle memory required for completing tasks such as handwriting or drawing. Although...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

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AN ABSTRACT OF THE THESIS OF B.Taylor Streng for the degree of Master of Science in Mechanical