Elbow orthosis having an inflatable bladder support and method o

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1994-10-07

1996-05-07

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

602 13, 128DIG20, A61F 500

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055140815

ABSTRACT:
A cloth body having a central elbow portion wrapped around a patient's elbow to treat elbow flexion contractures. Hook and loop material secure the cloth body to the patient's elbow. A longitudinally extending pocket contains an air bladder. Inflation of the air bladder supports the patient's elbow in a rigid position. Latitudinally extending pockets surrounding the anterior portion of the forearm and upper arm contain a flexible support element.

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