Finger joint therapy apparatus

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1993-03-16

1994-07-12

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

482 44, 482 47, 601 40, A61F 500, A63B 2316

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053284488

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus treats a stiffened joint of at least one finger of the hand and includes a first member for engaging the metacarpal phalangeal joint of the finger and a second member movable with respect to the first member for engaging a surface of the finger on the side of the stiffened joint opposite the metacarpal phalangeal joint. The apparatus further includes at least one threaded member for exerting pressure against the second member for bending the stiffened joint and retaining the apparatus on the hand.

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