Orthopedic apparatus for protecting and supporting a bone joint

Details Orthopedic apparatus for protecting and supporting a bone joint Orthopedic apparatus for protecting and supporting a bone joint

1978-12-29

1981-03-17

Michell, Robert W.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

128 80F, A61F 500

Patent

active

042560977

ABSTRACT:
An orthopedic apparatus to be worn by a person such as an athlete, trauma victim or surgical patient, to protect and supplement the function of a bone joint. The apparatus comprises a first support member adapted to be placed on one lateral aspect of an appendage above the bone joint to be treated. A first rigid arm extends from the first support member and terminates in a male member adjacent the bone joint. A second support member is placed on the same lateral aspect of the appendage as the first support member and positioned below the bone joint to be treated. A second rigid arm extends upwardly from the second support member and terminates in a female member at a point adjacent the bone joint to be treated, such that the male and female members cooperate to form a ball and socket joint. The support members are secured to the appendage so that the ball and socket joint remains adjacent the bone joint to protect and supplement the function of the bone joint. Where needed, one appliance can be placed on each aspect, medial and lateral, of the appendage to be treated to provide added support and protection for the bone joint.

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