Extensible splint

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1977-12-20

1979-11-20

Eickholt, E. H.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

128 87R, A61F 504

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active

041747097

ABSTRACT:
A splint for human appendages, particularly the legs, providing an articulating peripheral frame carrying a medial limb supporting element. The peripheral frame is adjustable for lineal dimension by positively acting screw means. The ends of the splint have straps for fastening to adjacent body parts to allow extension of the limb between splint ends during use. The limb support element of a species of the splint is a zipper closed pneumatic cylinder.

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