Surgery: splint – brace – or bandage – Orthopedic bandage – Splint or brace
Patent
1994-11-10
1996-04-16
Apley, Richard J.
Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage
Orthopedic bandage
Splint or brace
604 17, 128DIG23, A61F 500
Patent
active
055077188
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method to apply traction to the cervical spine to help repair, non-invasively, a herniated cervical disc. A doughnut shaped member, appropriately cushioned, is constructed using elastic springy materials. Cushioned portions are placed against the underside of the chin and against the chest, and the member is bent to a saddle shape by securing opposing sides of the member behind the neck using flexible string or strap-like connecting members. The resulting structure applies pressure to the underside of the chin, in a comfortable manner, thereby providing traction to the herniated disc.
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Apley Richard J.
Lee Kim M.
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