Convertible acromioclavicular stabilizer

Details Convertible acromioclavicular stabilizer Convertible acromioclavicular stabilizer

1998-05-28

2000-08-29

Crow, Stephen R.

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Sling

128DIG19, A61F 500

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061101338

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides an acromioclavicular stabilizer including a waist band, a shoulder strap, a pad carried by the strap for positioning in the location of the acromioclavicular joint and an elbow cuff removably coupled to the waist band or shoulder strap. The present invention is adapted for non-surgical or post-operative care for reducing anatomically deforming forces present in AC separations or dislocations, and is convertible from a sling and stabilizer configuration to a stabilizer only configuration.

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