Halo orthosis

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2006-02-14

2006-02-14

Bennett, Henry (Department: 3743)

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

C602S019000, C602S036000, C602S037000, C128S846000, C606S056000, C606S059000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06997890

ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for restricting movement of a patient's head. The apparatus includes a frame and a plurality of constraints engaged with the frame to exactly constrain the patient's head relative to the frame.

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