title: An elbow orthosis.
abstract: An elbow orthosis for unilaterally handicapped persons has been developed. The operating principles and construction of the orthosis are described and its important parameters are determined. The procedure of parameter adjustment is given in detail and the area of application is indicated. Preliminary clinical results are discussed.
mesh_terms: D004550:Elbow / Q000502:physiology; D006801:Humans; D008954:Models, Biological; D009989:Orthotic Devices; D013314:Stress, Mechanical