Surgery: splint – brace – or bandage – Orthopedic bandage – Splint or brace
Patent
1991-08-26
1993-07-06
Apley, Richard J.
Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage
Orthopedic bandage
Splint or brace
602 20, 135 71, 135 72, 135 73, 482 38, 482 42, A61F 500
Patent
active
052249247
ABSTRACT:
A back treatment device comprising a spaced pair of adjustable crutches (26L, 26R), for supporting the upper body of a user. Each crutch includes an air-inflatable underarm member (44) for comfort. A pair of forearm rests (140L, 140R) and a pair of padded handles (70L, 70R), all adjustable, are positioned such that a handle and rest are located laterally of a respective crutch. The three pairs are movably supported such that the user can be alternately supported on each pair or on combinations of pairs. A spring scale (90) is mounted between lower ends of the crutches such that the user sits on the scale while monitoring a conveniently located weight indicator. By slightly depressing his or her shoulders, the user uses the body support members (crutches, forearm rests, handles) to induce spinal traction. Feedback from the scale allows the user to accurately control the traction with minimum effort. Using the device takes pressure off of spinal discs while symmetrically strengthening supportive back muscles. Means are provided for securing a patient, lying on his back, to the device so that he can be lifted to an upright position while his upper body is supported by the device.
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"BackSaver" Catalogue, BackSaver Products Co., Holliston, Mass., 1992, 2 pages.
Apley Richard J.
Reichard Lynne A.
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