Adjustable ankle and foot orthosis brace

Details Adjustable ankle and foot orthosis brace Adjustable ankle and foot orthosis brace

1998-10-19

1999-08-31

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

602 16, A61F 500

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059446790

ABSTRACT:
A method of forming an ankle and foot orthosis brace for use in supporting and immobilization of a patient's ankle and foot. The brace is of a multiple part L-shaped configuration with a contoured leg support portion and a foot portion interconnected by an incrementally adjustable hinge assembly therebetween. The method defines multiple fabrication steps that utilize a cast of the patient's leg and foot forming a synthetic applique over the cast incorporation of adjustable hinge assembly interconnecting a leg and foot portion.

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