1990-02-26
1991-05-21
Apley, Richard J.
Surgery
Truss
Perineal
128 80R, 128 85, 2 22, 2 24, A61F 300
Patent
active
050166212
ABSTRACT:
A knee brace including a tubular sleeve to encompass the knee region. An upper strap assembly includes first and second support straps that are fixed above the knee to sides of the sleeve. The free ends are fixed together and are extendable to a location beneath the knee to straddle the kneecap intension. A cymmetrical lower strap assembly has a pair of support straps fixed at one end to opposite sides of the sleeve at a location below the knee. The free ends are fixed together and are extendable to a location above the knee to also straddle the kneecap intension and tend to hold it in place during rigorous activity. Cross straps extend laterally from the point of fixation of the support straps.
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Apley Richard J.
Doyle Jennifer L.
Mikros U.S.A., Inc.
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