Biomechanics is nowadays characterized by new procedures for human movement analysis and by modern measurement techniques, data processing and storage, contributing to the advances in the orthopedic practice. The proposed thematic in this work is based on the application of orthopedic biomechanics to different clinical cases, through quantitative evaluation of the upper and lower limb movement and the development of new assessment techniques. Three examples are shown in this paper: (I) a tridimensional analysis of the abduction movement of the shoulder; (II) a gait analysis in individuals with anterior cruciate ligament injury; and (III) the development of electronic instrumentation for walking aids i.e., instrumented canes and crutches for the study of the relationship between the upper and lower limb loads during gait of orthopedic and neurologic patients.
Biomechanics; Medical Technology; Orthopedics; Shoulder; anterior cruciate ligament
