1989-06-12
1990-10-09
Apley, Richard J.
Surgery
Truss
Perineal
128 80F, H61F 300
Patent
active
049614169
ABSTRACT:
A leg brace usable after knee ligament surgery utilizing first and second members which are held to the femoral and tibial portions of the leg. A hinge mechanism is also included in the brace for permitting pivotal rotation between the first and second members with the bending or flexion of the knee. A bar is extended across a selected portion of the leg. The bar is biased against the leg by a spring to prevent translation between the tibia and femoral for a particular angular range of extension of the knee portion of the leg.
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The 4-Point Knee Brace- Donjoy Taking the Initiative in Orthopedics-not dated or numbered pages.
Lamb Steven
Moore Robert
Apley Richard J.
Healey Rachel
Orthopedic Systems Inc.
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