Foot and leg splint

Details Foot and leg splint Foot and leg splint

1990-11-06

1992-09-01

Hafer, Robert A.

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

A61F 300, A61F 504

Patent

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051430584

ABSTRACT:
A foot and leg splint has two main elements: a hard plastic shell portion and a flexible boot-like garment assembly which cushions the patient's foot and secures the foot to the shell. The shell has a back section shaped to provide comfortable support for the calf and lower leg of the patient. A first portion of the heel section extends straight downward from the back section with a flat back surface to prevent unwanted rocking or rotation of the patient's foot when the patient is in a prone position. A second portion of the heel section extends horizontally, perpendicular to the first section of the heel to form a squared-off heel and provide a flat surface for supporting the heel when the patient is standing or walking. A plantar section extends forward from the second heel portion and curves upward to support the arch of the patient's foot. A toe protector may be provided to extend forward beyond the plantar section. The boot-like garment assembly is provided with pockets to receive each end of the shell and a strap to extend around behing the heel portion of the shell. The boot-like garment has a fleece-like, soft inner-liner which covers much of the patient's foot and calf, and a canvas outer jacket to envelop the inner-liner and protect the patient's foot. Additional straps may be provided to encircle the patient's ankle and upper calf to secure the patient's foot and leg to the shell.

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