Abstract
Due to the importance of the Supra-Malleolar Orthosis in providing treatment for the Iraqi patients, the design and fabrication of Supra-Malleolar Orthosis is presented. This includes studying the material properties and behaviour, and gait cycle for the patient. The experimental part incudes, ratification, molding with inner layer (soft). The material used is called (P-lite or EVA), molding with hard layer. It is polypropylene, reaching the final shape of SMO. Gait cycle for the patient was examined using force plate. Thus, it is found that the orthosis can be manufactured; and tests proved its successful application to satisfy the patient in a sense of comfort. SMOs improve the gait cycles. SMO manufacturing is successful and give good treatment results with low cost.
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