Design of a Control System for an Elbow Joint Motion Simulator

An elbow joint motion simulator provides the ability to derive various measures from cadaveric elbow specimens such as the kinematic effects of radial head prostheses and ligament strains. To ensure that the data collected is meaningful, the system must be able actuate the elbow through chosen displacements in a repeatable manner. A control system is developed in this thesis capable of performing this task. Linear positioners which create motion by applying loads through the brachialis, triceps, biceps, and pronator teres move the arm through flexion / extension or pronation / supination movements. Sensors measure loading and displacement states enabling the use of proportional-integral-derivative feedback control. Results indicate the system’s capability. Suggestions for future work are given.

Year	Entry
2003	Kuxhaus L. Development of a Feedback-Controlled Elbow Simulator: Design Validation and Clinical Application [PhD thesis]. University of Pittsburgh; 2003.
1983	Ahmed AM, Burke DL. In-vitro of measurement of static pressure distribution in synovial joints, I: tibial surface of the knee. J Biomech Eng. August 1983;105(3):216-225.
1990	Berns GS, Hull ML, Patterson HA. Implementation of a five degree of freedom automated system to determine knee flexibility in vitro. J Biomech Eng. November 1990;112(4):392-400.
2001	Dunning CE, Duck TR, King GJW, Johnson JA. Simulated active control produces repeatable motion pathways of the elbow in an in vitro testing system. J Biomech. August 2001;34(8):1039-1048.
1953	Hicks JH. The mechanics of the foot, I: the joints. J Anat. 1953;87(pt 4):345-357.
2000	Johnson JA, Rath DA, Dunning CE, Roth SE, King GJW. Simulation of elbow and forearm motion in vitro using a load controlled testing apparatus. J Biomech. May 2000;33(5):635-639.

Year

Entry

2003

Kuxhaus L. Development of a Feedback-Controlled Elbow Simulator: Design Validation and Clinical Application [PhD thesis]. University of Pittsburgh; 2003.

1983

Ahmed AM, Burke DL. In-vitro of measurement of static pressure distribution in synovial joints, I: tibial surface of the knee. J Biomech Eng. August 1983;105(3):216-225.

1990

Berns GS, Hull ML, Patterson HA. Implementation of a five degree of freedom automated system to determine knee flexibility in vitro. J Biomech Eng. November 1990;112(4):392-400.

2001

Dunning CE, Duck TR, King GJW, Johnson JA. Simulated active control produces repeatable motion pathways of the elbow in an in vitro testing system. J Biomech. August 2001;34(8):1039-1048.

1953

Hicks JH. The mechanics of the foot, I: the joints. J Anat. 1953;87(pt 4):345-357.

2000

Johnson JA, Rath DA, Dunning CE, Roth SE, King GJW. Simulation of elbow and forearm motion in vitro using a load controlled testing apparatus. J Biomech. May 2000;33(5):635-639.

Year	Entry
2023	Schimoler PJ. Iterative Learning Control of an Elbow Joint Motion Simulator [PhD thesis]. University of Pittsburgh; 2023.
2011	Ferreira LM. Development of an Active Elbow Motion Simulator and Coordinate Systems to Evaluate Kinematics in Multiple Positions [PhD thesis]. University of Western Ontario; 2011.
2018	Banayan SM. The Kinematic and Biomechanical Effects of Bracing on the Rehabilitation of the LCL Injured Elbow [Master's thesis]. University of Western Ontario; 2018.

Year

Entry

2023

Schimoler PJ. Iterative Learning Control of an Elbow Joint Motion Simulator [PhD thesis]. University of Pittsburgh; 2023.

2011

Ferreira LM. Development of an Active Elbow Motion Simulator and Coordinate Systems to Evaluate Kinematics in Multiple Positions [PhD thesis]. University of Western Ontario; 2011.

2018

Banayan SM. The Kinematic and Biomechanical Effects of Bracing on the Rehabilitation of the LCL Injured Elbow [Master's thesis]. University of Western Ontario; 2018.