Brace for tibial fractures

Details Brace for tibial fractures Brace for tibial fractures

1982-09-29

1983-11-15

Yasko, John D.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

128166, A61F 504

Patent

active

044149654

ABSTRACT:
A brace for treatment of tibial fractures (140) includes a shoe (18') and left and right side members (14', 16') extending upwardly therefrom past the ankle to the lower leg of the patient. A contoured portion (60') is provided on each of the side members and shaped to fit the lower leg of the patient. Rigid metal ankle stays (62') are provided on each side member and extend upward from the shoe (18') adjacent the ankle to enhance the stabilization thereof. Extensions (142) are secured to the upper ends of the side members (14', 16') and extend therefrom upwardly beyond the knee of the patient. Straps (92', 106', 110', 150) are used to secure the brace on the leg of the patient.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4166460 (1979-09-01), Applegate
patent: 4217893 (1980-08-01), Payton
patent: 4280489 (1981-07-01), Johnson, Jr.
patent: 4320748 (1982-03-01), Racette et al.

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