Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is one of the vital ligaments in the knee that stabilizes the joint. It is also the most injured ligament besides the other 3 found in the knee. ACL is injured when the ligament is stretched, partially torn, or completely torn, the latter being the commonly occurring ones. Athletes are usually prone to ACL injury risking them to undergo surgical repair, often termed as ’reconstruction’, which replaces the ligament from another part of the body. However, surgery becomes an option only in an extreme case. In an initial phase, it is recommended to undergo rehabilitation. One of such techniques to stabilize the joint is by using a knee brace.
The focus of this study is to overcome the limitations on the range of flexion by designing for a functional range between 0deg to 90deg flexion using soft robotic actuation techniques. It is also aimed to study the rotational dynamics of the joint to know if there is a balanced loading of the femur on the underlying cartilage. By designing this, it not only improves the joint stability but also reduces the chances of developing osteoarthritis in a later stage which is very likely to occur for an ACL injured patient. Finally, studying the role of various muscle groups that guides these movements is also into consideration. It is therefore believed that these aspects can enhance the stability of the ACL ruptured joint if implemented.
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