Methods and devices for reducing a foot drop condition

Details Methods and devices for reducing a foot drop condition Methods and devices for reducing a foot drop condition

2008-01-10

2010-02-23

Bianco, Patricia M (Department: 3772)

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

C602S023000, C602S029000, C602S005000, C602S001000, C602S030000, C036S050100, C036S136000, C036S083000, C036S045000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07666158

ABSTRACT:
Embodiments are provided to reduce a foot drop condition. In an embodiment, an adjustable apparatus includes a lower leg member that can be secured to a lower leg portion of a user. The lower leg member can be adjustably and releasably coupled to a user's footwear to assist in orienting the user's foot at a desired orientation. In one embodiment, an apparatus includes a molded brace member that can be secured to a user's lower leg below the calf. The molded brace member can be sized and dimensioned to correspond to the associated measurements of the lower leg of a user afflicted with a foot drop condition. A lacing member can be coupled to the user's footwear and coupled to the molded brace member to orient the user's foot at a desired orientation.

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