Joint support apparatus

Details Joint support apparatus Joint support apparatus

1995-06-12

1997-03-25

Dvorak, Linda C.

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

602 27, 602 23, 602 63, 602 65, A61F 500

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056139411

ABSTRACT:
A joint support apparatus for wrapping around a joint to protect and support the joint during sports-like or sports-related activities. The main body of the apparatus being made of at least one sheet of flexible resilient material and constructed to urge the knee-joint to maintain a partially flexed position. The apparatus may also include a specially positioned pad to account for natural curvature of the knee-joint to maintain a more balanced support to the joint particularly during extension. Further the apparatus may also include an inflatable bladder.

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