Surgery: splint – brace – or bandage – Orthopedic bandage – Splint or brace
Patent
1991-12-06
1993-12-07
Apley, Richard J.
Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage
Orthopedic bandage
Splint or brace
482106, 2311, A61F 502
Patent
active
052679470
ABSTRACT:
A belt for supporting the lumbar region of the spine provides transverse and axial support to the hard tissues, including the vertebrae and discs of the lumbar spine, while accommodating extension and contraction of the soft tissues, including the paraspinal musculatures. A compressible support extending from and fixably positioned by the belt includes a vertically transversely oriented ridge bearing against the hard tissues and interleaved troughs for nestingly receiving the soft tissues and without appreciable laterally compressive restrictive effect.
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Ironman magazine, Jun. 1991 issue, p. 125-advertisement.
Flex magazine, Jul. 1991 issue-advertisement.
Flex magazine, illustrates belt sold under "Valeo" mark.
James Gene
James Kim Y.
Apley Richard J.
Mollo Jeanne M.
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