Method and apparatus for rotating a wrist

Details Method and apparatus for rotating a wrist Method and apparatus for rotating a wrist

1991-06-21

1993-06-15

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

602 20, 602 21, 128 25R, 623 61, A61F 510

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052193233

ABSTRACT:
Apparatus and methods of rotating a non-functioning wrist by flexing or extending the associated elbow may be activated by muscle action of the wearer or by an elbow actuator. Cuffs above and below the elbow that receive the wrist and arm are interlinked in a manner that permits varying of the degree of supination and pronation of the wrist to the needs of the wearer. Also, the angle of elbow flexion at which wrist rotation starts and stops can be varied by adjusting the operating mechanism.

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