Mechanical Testing of a Novel Fastening Device to Improve Scoliosis Bracing Biomechanics for Treating Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis

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Strap tensiometer. (a) Custom tensiometer used to measure tension across the fastening straps, (b) custom fixture used for multidirectional alignment of tensiometers, and (c) strain gauge deformable plate and swivel ball chain within each tensiometer.

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