Knee Surgery Research Paper

For this year's 7th grade science fair I will be working with the engineering method. The reason why I will be working with the engineering method is because I would like to help people. I will be constructing a special piece of equipment for athletes to reduce the cause of an injured ligament in the knee and to not hinder the athletes game. I will be creating a knee brace that is stitched to the inside of compression pants. The brace will give more mobility because it won't be as big and bulky like a regular knee brace would be. The athletes range of motion can be increased making them run faster and easier. The athlete will also have a protective, sturdy brace that will keep the knee intact. The compression pants can be worn during games as well as off-field training. I will be talking about the use of …show more content…
I myself have torn my ACL it is definitely not a good feeling. If you do tear an ACL it is recommended by Doctors all over the world to place ice on the knee to reduce swelling and tenderness of the knee. Also be sure to elevate the knee. Furthermore, the article titled "Knee Bracing: What Works?" by Family doctor Editorial Staff from familydoctor.org states "Knee braces are supports that you wear for a painful of injured knee. Some people use them to prevent knee injuries during sports." Knee braces are very good for preventing injuries. The hinges are one of the most important parts of the brace stabilizing the knee. Brands like Donjoy braces are specially made for playing sports. These types of braces are stabilized with top brand material like metal and plastic to hold the knee in place. Donjoy braces range from 20 dollars to 900