Orthopaedic appliance for use in treating acromioclavicular join

Details Orthopaedic appliance for use in treating acromioclavicular join Orthopaedic appliance for use in treating acromioclavicular join

1983-08-11

1986-05-20

Yasko, John D.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

128 94, 128DIG19, A61F 504

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045894060

ABSTRACT:
A splint designed specifically to treat acromioclavicular joint sprains and dislocations is disclosed. The splint includes a connector pad adapted to be placed against the patient's back below the base of the neck and a pair of clavicle straps which diverge from the connector pad and extend over both clavicles and under both axillae and which are adjustably connected to the connector pad. A pressure pad is interposed between one of the straps and the distal end of the clavicle. The pressure pad cooperates with an auxiliary strap extending along the patient's back for connecting the upper and lower runs of the clavicle strap and thereby aiding in the application of pressure in desired directions to the clavicle and acromion to promote healing. Each clavicle strap has a tubular pad which contains an elongated radio-opaque marker strip useful in treating the patient.

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