Achilles tendon rehabilitation brace and method for its manufact

Details Achilles tendon rehabilitation brace and method for its manufact Achilles tendon rehabilitation brace and method for its manufact

1989-04-04

1990-09-11

Burr, Edgar S.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

128 80H, A61F 300

Patent

active

049553704

ABSTRACT:
An Achilles tendon rehabilitation brace for protecting motion that may be imposed on a repaired Achilles tendon following surgical anastomosis consisting of a member receiving shoewear to be received and secured upon a rugged slip resistant sole, side arms having upper and lower extremities vertically disposed proximate an ankle portion, the lower extremity securely attached to the sole, the upper extremity pivotally securely attached to a lower terminus corresponding medial and lateral uprights, an upper terminus of the medial and lateral uprights coupled to flexible, spring resilient strap engaging upon a calf area of one's leg, toe arm member having upper and lower extremities generally vertically disposed proximate an instep area of the toe, the lower extremity securely attached to the sole, the upper extremity pivotally securely attached to a lower terminus of an extensible link, an upper terminous of the link coupled to an instep side portion of the strap, and a tension adjustable spring member included within the link to urge and extend one's ankle into plantar flexion.

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