Great advancements for patients requiring orthoses, prostheses, and assistive technology have occurred because of the broad range of materials that have become available to the practitioner over the last century. The ability to custom fabricate devices with intricate precision has improved the fit of devices. Materials with high strength-to-weight ratios have meant the devices are lighter, and materials that flex without failure have improved the function and performance that can be achieved.
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Lunsford, T. R., & Contoyannis, B. (2018). Materials Science. In Atlas of Orthoses and Assistive Devices, Fifth Edition (pp. 7–41). Elsevier. https://doi.org/10.1016/B978-0-323-48323-0.00002-0
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