Adjustable splint device for relieving contractures

Details Adjustable splint device for relieving contractures Adjustable splint device for relieving contractures

2005-09-13

2005-09-13

Bennett, Henry (Department: 3743)

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

C602S023000, C602S026000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06942629

ABSTRACT:
In an adjustable splint assembly having a lower strut and an upper strut, and having there between a pivotably mounted head portion defining a cam surface, the improvement comprising the lower strut being provided with a loading screw, a spring and a spring spacer with a graduated number series thereon all contained within an inner housing tube with a single window and wherein the lower strut has an outer lower leg tube provided with a series of windows, and depending on the length of the lower strut, the graduated number series will register with a window in said series of windows and the window of the inner housing tube so that the amount of tension being applied by the loading screw can be read at that particular window of the outer lower leg tube.

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