Determination of Biomechanical Properties of Rattan Cane in the Design and Fabrication of Prosthetic Foot | Chapter 04 | Research Developments in Science and Technology Vol. 1

 The quality and quantity of materials used in prostheses for amputees determine the device's tensile, flexural, extension, and compression strength, as well as energy distribution when a load is applied. Any device's lifetime and resolving force effect on gait expression are influenced by biomechanical features.

The findings should highlight the significance of rattan cane as a biomaterial in medical rehabilitation. Local sites of availability should encourage practitioners to embrace techniques of usage in the design and production of low-cost prosthetics, so that the application can obtain Amputees' acceptance for a long and healthy life. Four separate dry rattan canes were collected and biomechanically analysed, and sample 3 had the highest tensile strength, with an ultimate tensile strength of 11.5N/mm2 revealed when a load at break of 668.18N was applied, resulting in modulus 1033.90MPa and ductility of 7.33 mm. Rattan cane was found to have an average ultimate tensile strength of 8.68N/mm2 with a load at break of 396.66N, modulus of 1119MPa, and ductility of 9.5mm. Sample 3 had the highest flexural strength of 34.43N/mm2, which was dictated by a load at break of 32.82N, modulus 255.65MPa, and elongation of 66.81mm, and an average flexural strength of 26.4 N/mm2 was dictated by a load at break of 16.04N, modulus 229.16MPa, and elongation (ductility) of 55.1mm on rattan cane. Sample 3 had the maximum load resistance, with a compressive strength of 8.79MPa and a modulus of 622.53MPa when loaded at 330N. When load break at 309N exerted modulus 283.14MPa, sample 4 exhibited the maximum compressive strength of 9.94MPa. Gait study revealed a terminal swing and heel strike of 8cm for chosen height and 0cm for deformity, with early and mid stances of 0.3cm and 7.7cm for deformity and height, respectively.

Author(S) Details

Kelechi D. Kelechi
Departments of Biomedical Technology and Orthosis and Prosthesis, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria.

Gideon I. N Ndubuka
Departments of Biomedical Technology and Orthosis and Prosthesis, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria.

Kingsley C. Onwukamuche
Department of Orthopedics, Federal Medical Center, Owerri, Nigeria.

Michael C. Ofoegbu
Departments of Biomedical Technology and Orthosis and Prosthesis, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria.

Ugochi C. Elueke
Departments of Biomedical Technology and Orthosis and Prosthesis, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria.

Alice C. Igwe
Departments of Biomedical Technology and Orthosis and Prosthesis, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria.

Wilson C. Okafor
Departments of Biomedical Technology and Orthosis and Prosthesis, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria.

Chioma C. Okey-mbata
Departments of Biomedical Technology and Orthosis and Prosthesis, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria.

Jervas Ekezie
Departments of Biomedical Technology and Orthosis and Prosthesis, Federal University of Technology, Owerri, Nigeria.

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