Pediatric Standing Frame (5 to 7 Years Old)

A standing frame is an assistive device that enables people with certain disabilities to stand or maintain an upright position.

It is commonly used in cases of physical or neuromuscular disabilities that affect a person's ability to stand up or maintain that position autonomously (Vitality Medical Inc., 2013).

There are several types of standing frames: static, dynamic, and electric.

Due to the different impairments that people with disabilities may have, posture-related effects and other conditions that could even lead to death can occur.

The standing frame is a technical aid for people with cerebral palsy, as it can help improve posture and body alignment, as well as stimulate muscle tone and blood circulation.

Cerebral palsy is a motor disability that affects movement and muscle coordination, making it difficult to stand up or maintain a vertical position. The signs often appear in the first few months of life, although the diagnosis may be delayed until after two years of age. There is no cure. There are different types of cerebral palsy: spastic, dyskinetic, ataxic, mixed.

Approximately 10% of disabled patients in Mexico are diagnosed with cerebral palsy, and around 60% of them have the spastic type (IMSS, 2016).

Supplies

Height adjustment measures in infants:

5 years old: 647 mm

6 years old: 690 mm

7 years old: 726 mm

Measurements in infants' knees:

5 years old: 27.3 cm

6 years old: 32 cm

7 years old: 33.4 cm

Step 1: Design in Catia

Design the parts that make up the pediatric standing frame. The table, supports, side parts, frame, adjustable height table, and wheelbase are created.

Step 2: Design a Plane for Each Part.

The blueprints for each part are created using measurements based on the study of anthropometric dimensions of the Latin American population. The design of the standing frame and adjustable heights were based on these measurements.

Step 3: AUTOCAD

Once all the blueprints are created in CATIA, they are saved in the DXF format. Once in this format, all the parts are placed in the desired area (the area of the table that will be used to cut the parts) in AutoCAD to proceed with the manufacturing process.

Step 4: Buy Materials

Purchase 2 carpentry plywood (pine) wood boards with dimensions of 122x244 and 18mm thickness.

Purchase 4 swivel casters with included safety equipment.

Purchase safety belts for the patient or a harness.

Compare foam mattresses.

Purchase anti-tip stopper.

Purchase 5/8'' wood screws.

Step 5: Laser Cut

The laser cutting process is carried out on the wood to obtain each of the parts of the standing frame.

Step 6: Assemble All the Parts

The parts of the standing frame are joined together using screws. The safety belts are added to the holes in the frame and the wheels are installed at the bottom of the standing frame.

The standing frame can be adjusted as the patient grows.