Browsing Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering Graduate Theses by Author "Wyss, Urs P."

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Adjustable Wheelchair Obstacle Simulator and Instrumentation for Assessing Wheelchair Suspension

Restorick, Miranda (2010-02-01)

Wheelchair users are exposed to whole-body vibrations, particularly when traversing rugged terrain such as in less resourced areas. Suspension systems have been added to wheelchair systems to protect occupants from secondary ...
Conceptual Design for a Surface-Guided Total Knee Replacement With Normal Kinematics

Amiri, Shahram (2008-09-26)

The objective of this thesis was to develop a concept and methodologies for designing a total knee replacement (TKR) with normal kinematics and a high range of motion. The design philosophy was that a TKR can function ...
Feasibility Assessment of Compliant Polymers in TKR

Burger, Andreas (2009-08-11)

Total knee joint replacements (TKRs) are a commonly used treatment when joint pain becomes a major issue and the function of activities of daily living is impaired. TKRs may last for up to 20 years; however, younger and ...
High flexion kinematics and kinetics for the improvement of artificial knee joints

Acker, Stacey (2010-10-25)

Total knee arthroplasty has been effective in reducing pain, but less so in restoring function, especially for activities requiring deep knee flexion. The philosophy of this dissertation was that more functionally effective ...