Project #2 Shoulder and Arm Support/Sling Progress Report 5 – February 19 to February 26 Client: Karen Blaschke [email protected] (608)203-8060 / (608)203-5900 Advisor: Chris Brace [email protected] Team: Sarah Czaplewski (Leader) Megan Halley (BSAC) Nathan Retzlaff (Communicator) Kayla Stankevitz (BWIG) Problem Statement A sling or other method of support is needed for patients with injuries to the brachial plexus nerves that control the shoulder and arm muscles. Damage to these nerves can result in partial or total loss of motor function of the arm and subluxation of the humeral head from the shoulder socket. Current slings are non-ideal because they do not hold the arm in its natural position, hinder patient movement, and are uncomfortable to wear. The goal of this project is to design an effective and patient-friendly support mechanism. Last Week’s Goals - Develop 3 final design alternatives - Write proposal for grant - Think about possible categories for design matrices - Setup a meeting with Eric for next Friday (2/26) to go over final designs - Find a force gauge to use at 2/26 meeting Summary of Accomplishments - Created four design alternatives to present to Eric - Completed proposal for grant - Setup meeting with Eric for 2/26 with force gauge - Divided work for mid-semester presentation and paper - Contacted James Lewellen of Orthotics and Prosthetics to arrange a possible meeting This Week’s Goals - Finish design matrices and choose final design - Begin to prepare slides for mid-semester presentation - Research breathable materials and hinges for the sling - Determine the priority of Eric’s requirements Activities Group - Adivsor meeting on 2/19- Team meeting 2/24 - Assigned sections for mid-semester presentation and paper - Developed a list of categories for design matrix - Discussed possible elbow movement mechanisms Kayla - Researched materials and found a sample pack that we will order - Wrote timeline for the grant proposal - Picked up force gauge from Chris’ office Megan - Wrote the budget portion of the proposal - Researched prices of potential materials Nathan - Wrote design solutions section of the grant proposal - Contacted Eric about a meeting and talked to Karen about collaboration with James - Researched and brainstormed designs Sarah - Wrote introduction and motivation for the grant proposal - Researched hinge mechanisms and breathable materials - Compiled and edited the proposal Difficulties Our client will be able to purchase certain materials under Eric’s insurance, but our options will be limited. We need to apply for a grant. Project Schedule Task January February March April May 22 29 5 12 19 26 5 12 19 16 2 9 16 23 30 7 Research PDS Brainstorming Prototype Design Fabrication Testing Meeting with Client Presentations Written report / notebooks 10 5th Evaluations 5th Team Meeting Progress Report Expenses Sample pack of materials
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