Orthotic apparatus for paraplegic patient

Details Orthotic apparatus for paraplegic patient Orthotic apparatus for paraplegic patient

1998-06-08

2000-04-04

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

602 23, 602 24, 623 27, A61F 500

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060455217

ABSTRACT:
An orthotic apparatus for a paraplegic patient includes a pair of leg support members inclined toward each other at a predetermined inclination angle and a joint device coupled to an upper portion of each leg support member. The joint device allows rocking motion of the leg support members within a prescribed range such that the center of movement of the rocking motion approximates a virtual thigh joint rotation center point of the patient.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2690176 (1954-09-01), Nelson
patent: 4243027 (1981-01-01), LaCourse
patent: 5728164 (1998-03-01), Ferrari et al.

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