1976-10-15
1978-04-18
Yasko, John D.
Surgery
Truss
Perineal
128165, 2 24, A61F 300
Patent
active
040845842
ABSTRACT:
A sleeve adapted to be placed over the knee, said sleeve being configured to anatomically conform to the thigh, knee and upper calf, said sleeve comprising a resilient elastomeric foam sheath having a fabric covering, said elastomeric foam being adapted to contact the body, said sheath being formed from two pieces, with the first piece being configured to encircle the front and sides of the leg in the area of the knee and the second piece being secured to said first piece by a pair of spaced, substantially parallel seams, said seams being on opposite sides of the center of the rear of the leg and knee. The sleeve can also include an opening over the patella, with a pad secured around the outer perimeter of the opening, said pad being adapted to contact the outer edge of the patella, and restrict the patella from lateral movement.
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