Surgery: splint – brace – or bandage – Bandage structure – Support covering
Patent
1997-03-28
1999-02-02
Dvorak, Linda C. M.
Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage
Bandage structure
Support covering
602 26, A61F 500
Patent
active
058657827
ABSTRACT:
A compression band for treating disorders of the knee, including arthritis, synovitis, chondromalacia patella, patella tendonitis, and the like. The band comprises a compressive member which generally has the profile of a bowtie or "dog bone," and an encircling strap portion which holds the compressive member in position on the knee. The compressive member is symetrically shaped so that it applies pressure to the medial and lateral infra-patellar retinaculum and inferior portion of the patellar tendon. This compression dampens the motion associated with the rapid acceleration/deceleration of the soft tissue folds as they pass over the margins of the femoral condyles during flexion and extension of the leg. The compressive member serves as a shock absorber to prevent rapid acceleration and deceleration of the tissue as it passes over the condyle, thereby reducing microtrauma to the tissue and resultant inflammation. The compressive portion of the band is an arcuate plate having a parabolic, or "V" shaped, upper margin and a horizontal lower margin. The band permits the patellar tendon to change its angle without undue restriction during use. The compressive portion of the band is preferably a flexible plastic construction with an inner skin-contacting compressible portion. The compressible portion provides shock absorption in the event that the wearer falls down or suffers other trauma.
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Dvorak Linda C. M.
Strabala Joseph L.
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