Surgery: splint – brace – or bandage – Orthopedic bandage – Splint or brace
Reexamination Certificate
2005-11-15
2005-11-15
Brown, Michael A. (Department: 3764)
Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage
Orthopedic bandage
Splint or brace
C128S894000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06964645
ABSTRACT:
The invention relates to a hallux valgus brace, i.e. a brace designed for treatment of non-rigid hallux valgus. The brace comprises a three point lever means for correcting the position of the big toe. According to the invention the complete brace is designed to be located distally of the metatarsal joint. Preferably, the brace comprises a proximal pad pressing on the first phalanx of the big toe, a distal pad pressing on the distal end of the first phalanx of the big toe, and a lever arm pressing on the ball of the foot. The brace can be used during walking and other activities.
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Gunn, Christine, “Bones and Joints—A Guide for Students, 3rdEdition,” Churchill Livingstone, p. 69, 1996.
Brown Michael A.
Camp Scandinavia AB
Ladas & Parry LLP
Mathew Fenn C.
LandOfFree
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