Maria Arif

Characterization of lower-extremity biomechanics when walking with a hands-free crutch: an integrated experimental and computational analysis

Background Lower-leg wounds and fractures are some of the most common types of traumatic injuries sustained by U.S. Service members during combat operations. Existing guidelines for on-field management of lower-leg injuries recommend stabilizing the injury and preventing weight-bearing on the affected leg. However, adh...