Dynamic finger support

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1994-04-11

1994-12-27

Crow, Stephen R.

Surgery

Instruments

Orthopedic instrumentation

606 54, 606 58, 606 59, 602 22, 602 37, A61F 500

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053760913

ABSTRACT:
A dynamic joint support having proximal and distal support sections and means for rigidly connecting each support section to bone and a pair of hinges connecting each support section to each other and pivoting at the joint to cause movement of the support section and its corresponding attached bone through the movements of flexion and extension. The hinge may be driven in its movement by a gear mechanism which may be disengaged by means of a clutch. The dynamic joint support may also include a distraction mechanism for movement of the bones out of contact in the joint, while allowing for an active range of motion at the joint.

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