Ankle brace

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1983-04-14

1985-04-16

Yasko, John D.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

A61F 300

Patent

active

045109273

ABSTRACT:
An ankle brace which permits plantoflexion and dorsiflexion while limiting inversion and eversion of the ankle. The brace includes a heel stirrup including a heel portion received under the wearer's heel, and upstanding inner and outer side portions which extend along and over the medial malleolus and the lateral malleolus. A pair of padded members are securable to the lower part of the person's leg and are pivotally attached to the inner and outer side portions of the stirrup with the points of pivotal movement being located at the position of the medial malleolus and the lateral malleolus. A VELCRO strap is also used to secure the stirrup to the person's foot.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4166460 (1979-09-01), Applegate
patent: 4320748 (1982-03-01), Racette et al.

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