Development and evaluation of a novel flex sensor-based glenohumeral subluxation degree assessment for wearable shoulder sling

Glenohumeral subluxation (GHS) is reported in as many 81% of patients with stroke. To ensure that the glenohumeral joint head socket, an orthosis required to automatically adjust degree according GHS. However, there currently no wearable method for assessing This study aims develop a GHS assessment stroke has potential be integrated into shoulder sling. end, we developed based on flex sensor. Seventeen diverse were recruited study. The was assessed by sensor and gold-standard radiographic assessment. measurement (AGHS) (AGTD) strongly correlated (r=0.92,p<0.01). relationship AGTD AGHS linear interpolating curve equation: AGTD=1.091AGHS−0.702 (R2=0.84, RMSE=1.92mm). excellent reliability R=0.87, CI=95% degrees. proposed demonstrates good performance, wearable, easy use, allows automatic measurements, so valuable