Development of a method for robotic reproduction of in-vivo joint motion

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dc.contributor.advisorShrive, Nigel G.
dc.contributor.authorHoward, Ryan A.
dc.date.accessioned2017-12-18T21:45:57Z
dc.date.available2017-12-18T21:45:57Z
dc.date.issued2004
dc.descriptionBibliography: p. 313-317en
dc.descriptionSome pages are in colour.en
dc.description.abstractOsteoarthritis (OA) is a degenerative joint disease which has been shown frequently to follow injury of the connective tissues of the knee. In order to restore the mechanical function of the joint following such injury, a more complete understanding of joint mechanics is necessary. In this study, a system was developed for the measurement of in-vitro joint and structure loads during robotic application of in-vivo kinematics to the ovine stifle joint. In-vivo kinematics of 3 animals were measured, following which kinematics were re-applied in-vitro using a parallel manipulator. Resulting joint and structure loads were measured, and the sensitivity of these load measurements to kinematic perturbations determined. The development of this method demonstrated the importance of spatial positioning in obtaining valid load measurements. Future directions involve improvement of spatial accuracy, following which the system is expected to provide a useful tool for the estimation of in-vivo joint and structure loading.en
dc.format.extentxxi, 377 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.en
dc.identifier.citationHoward, R. A. (2004). Development of a method for robotic reproduction of in-vivo joint motion (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/2369en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/2369
dc.identifier.isbn0494060980en
dc.identifier.lccAC1 .T484 2004 H69en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1880/103370
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen
dc.publisher.placeCalgaryen
dc.rightsUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.
dc.titleDevelopment of a method for robotic reproduction of in-vivo joint motion
dc.typemaster thesis
thesis.degree.disciplineCivil Engineering
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science (MSc)
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ucalgary.thesis.accessionTheses Collection 58.002:Box 1508 520492025
ucalgary.thesis.notesUARCen
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