Surgery: splint – brace – or bandage – Orthopedic bandage – Splint or brace
Patent
1993-11-09
1995-07-11
Apley, Richard J.
Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage
Orthopedic bandage
Splint or brace
2 22, 2 2, 602 23, A61F 504, A41D 1300
Patent
active
054316235
ABSTRACT:
A knee hyperextension orthotic device includes an elongated plate which is curved to form a flush fit against a patient's leg, with an upper portion fastened anterior of the thigh, a lower portion fastened anterior of the lower leg and a central portion fastened anterior of the knee. The central portion of the plate has a narrower width than the upper and lower portions, forming rearwardly extending wings on the upper and lower plate portions. A pair of length adjustable straps are connected between the upper and lower wings on each side of the plate, to permit adjustment of the angle of maximum knee extension. A central strap is connected to the central plate portion and extends posterior of the knee to maintain the knee in appropriate position within the orthotic device. A plurality of apertures in the plate permit the leg to "breathe" when the device is being worn.
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Apley Richard J.
Board of Regents - Univ. of Nebraska
Frederiksen Mark D.
Meindl Beverly A.
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