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Design of a Novel Tendon-Sheath-Driven Upper Limb Exoskeleton for Assisting Surgeon Performing Microlaryngoscopic Surgery

Zhengyu Wang, Wenjun Song, Sen Qian, Daoming Wang, Zirui Jia, Xiang Yu
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Med. Devices. March 2023, 17(1): 014501.
Paper No: MED-22-1077
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4056319
Published Online: December 14, 2022
View Article titled, Design of a Novel Tendon-Sheath-Driven Upper Limb Exoskeleton for Assisting Surgeon Performing Microlaryngoscopic Surgery
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Topics: Design, Exoskeleton devices, Surgery, Tendons, Rotation, Muscle, Kinematics, Wire, Ropes, Cables
Journal Articles

Three-Dimensional Printing in Combined Cartesian and Curvilinear Coordinates

Edward Shi, Leo Lou, Linnea Warburton, Boris Rubinsky
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Med. Devices. December 2022, 16(4): 044502.
Paper No: MED-21-1239
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4055064
Published Online: August 5, 2022
View Article titled, Three-Dimensional Printing in Combined Cartesian and Curvilinear Coordinates
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Topics: Additive manufacturing, Design, Printing, Robots, Stepper motors, Tendons, Motors, Degrees of freedom
Includes: Supplementary data
Journal Articles

Design Optimization of a Novel Multifiring Clip Applicator System for Endoscopic Closure of Large Perforations

Liaoyuan Ai, Chengli Song, Lin Mao, Shuchen Ge, Zhen Pan
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. September 2021, 15(3): 031007.
Paper No: MED-20-1221
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4051191
Published Online: June 17, 2021
View Article titled, Design Optimization of a Novel Multifiring Clip Applicator System for Endoscopic Closure of Large Perforations
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Topics: Biological tissues, Deformation, Design, Endoscopic devices, Finite element analysis, Leakage, Pressure, Strength (Materials), Stress, Tendons
Journal Articles

Sterile Tissue Ablation Using Laser Light—System Design, Experimental Validation, and Outlook on Clinical Applicability

Cédric Duverney, Hamed Abbasi, Majoska Berkelaar, Karoliina Pelttari, Philippe C. Cattin, Andrea Barbero, Azhar Zam, Georg Rauter
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. March 2021, 15(1): 011104.
Paper No: MED-20-1174
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4049396
Published Online: January 8, 2021
View Article titled, Sterile Tissue Ablation Using Laser Light—System Design, Experimental Validation, and Outlook on Clinical Applicability
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Topics: Ablation (Vaporization technology), Biological tissues, Cartilage, Lasers, Tendons, Knee
Journal Articles

Performance Evaluation of Optically Sensorized Tendons for Articulate Surgical Instruments

Rohith Karthikeyan, Kelly Sigmund, Yong-Lae Park, Seok Chang Ryu
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Med. Devices. December 2019, 13(4): 044504.
Paper No: MED-18-1212
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4044528
Published Online: October 9, 2019
View Article titled, Performance Evaluation of Optically Sensorized Tendons for Articulate Surgical Instruments
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Topics: Biological tissues, Fibers, Instrumentation, Needles, Phantoms, Stiffness, Stress, Tendons, Sensors, Fiber Bragg gratings
Journal Articles

A Novel Graft Fixation Technique for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Hamstring Tendon Grafts

Guoan Li, Ali Hosseini, Hemanth Gadikota, Thomas Gill
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. March 2018, 12(1): 011004.
Paper No: MED-17-1209
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4038307
Published Online: November 22, 2017
View Article titled, A Novel Graft Fixation Technique for Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction Using Hamstring Tendon Grafts
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Topics: Anterior cruciate ligament, Biomechanics, Kinematics, Knee, Stress, Tendons, Tunnels
Journal Articles

Design, Fabrication, and Testing of a Needle-Sized Wrist for Surgical Instruments

Philip J. Swaney, Peter A. York, Hunter B. Gilbert, Jessica Burgner-Kahrs, Robert J. Webster, III
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Med. Devices. March 2017, 11(1): 014501.
Paper No: MED-16-1191
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4034575
Published Online: December 21, 2016
View Article titled, Design, Fabrication, and Testing of a Needle-Sized Wrist for Surgical Instruments
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Topics: Design, Kinematics, Manufacturing, Needles, Nickel titanium alloys, Surgical tools, Tendons, Testing, Surgery, Statics
Journal Articles

A Rigid Mechanism With Uniform, Variable Curvature

Kaitlin Oliver Butler, Andrew L. Orekhov, Jake Childs, Caleb Rucker
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Med. Devices. September 2016, 10(3): 030953.
Paper No: MED-16-1120
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4033808
Published Online: August 1, 2016
View Article titled, A Rigid Mechanism With Uniform, Variable Curvature
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Topics: Chain, Deflection, Engineering prototypes, Manipulators, Rigid-body mechanisms, Tendons, Design, Instrumentation, Stiffness
Journal Articles

Characterization of Flexinol ® as a Lightweight Biomechanical Actuator

Meyer D. Ungerman, Amber M. Walker
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Article Type: Technical Briefs
J. Med. Devices. June 2015, 9(2): 020940.
Paper No: MED-15-1133
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4030147
Published Online: June 1, 2015
View Article titled, Characterization of Flexinol ® as a Lightweight Biomechanical Actuator
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Topics: Actuators, Biomechanics, Design, Textiles, Warping, Tendons
Journal Articles

Comparison and Analysis of a Robotic Tendon and Jackspring™ Actuator for Wearable Robotic Systems

Thomas G. Sugar, Kevin W. Hollander, Alexander Boehler, Jeffrey Ward
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Article Type: Research-Article
J. Med. Devices. December 2013, 7(4): 041003.
Paper No: MED-12-1035
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4025182
Published Online: September 24, 2013
View Article titled, Comparison and Analysis of a Robotic Tendon and Jackspring™ Actuator for Wearable Robotic Systems
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Topics: Actuators, Springs, Robotics, Tendons
Journal Articles

Design of a Multigrasp Transradial Prosthesis

Tuomas E. Wiste, Skyler A. Dalley, H. Atakan Varol, Michael Goldfarb
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Med. Devices. September 2011, 5(3): 031009.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4004653
Published Online: August 18, 2011
View Article titled, Design of a Multigrasp Transradial Prosthesis
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Topics: Design, Motors, Prostheses, Tendons, Artificial limbs, Pulleys
Journal Articles

A Novel In Vivo Joint Loading System to Investigate the Effect of Daily Mechanical Load on a Healing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction

Mark Stasiak M. Eng, Carl Imhauser, Jonathan Packer, Asheesh Bedi, Robert Brophy, David Kovacevic, Kent Jackson, Xiang-Hua Deng, Scott Rodeo, Peter Torzilli
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Article Type: Design Innovations
J. Med. Devices. March 2010, 4(1): 015003.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.4001158
Published Online: March 26, 2010
View Article titled, A Novel In Vivo Joint Loading System to Investigate the Effect of Daily Mechanical Load on a Healing Anterior Cruciate Ligament Reconstruction
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Topics: Anterior cruciate ligament, Bone, Displacement, Knee, Stress, Tendons
Journal Articles

Validation of a Feedback-Controlled Elbow Simulator Design: Elbow Muscle Moment Arm Measurement

Laurel Kuxhaus, Patrick J. Schimoler, Jeffrey S. Vipperman, Mark Carl Miller
Journal: Journal of Medical Devices
Article Type: Research Papers
J. Med. Devices. September 2009, 3(3): 031002.
https://doi.org/10.1115/1.3191725
Published Online: August 31, 2009
View Article titled, Validation of a Feedback-Controlled Elbow Simulator Design: Elbow Muscle Moment Arm Measurement
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Topics: Design, Muscle, Tendons, Physiology, Feedback