Orthopedic appliance to assist reduction of anterior dislocation

Details Orthopedic appliance to assist reduction of anterior dislocation Orthopedic appliance to assist reduction of anterior dislocation

1998-01-05

1999-12-07

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Skeletal traction applicator

482105, 602 32, A61F 1500, A63B 21065

Patent

active

05997494&

ABSTRACT:
An orthopedic appliance that is designed to assist in the reduction of an anterior dislocation, during a course of treatment given to a person who is laying horizontal on a table or similar elevated surface, with the affected arm hanging directly downward. The appliance eliminates the need for a person to grip or in any way consciously hold on to weighted objects, thereby allowing the patient to fully relax during the treatment procedure. The appliance comprises one or more forearm straps which are wrapped around the forearm of the person receiving treatment, where one or more weighted units are attached to the forearm straps, with extending supports so that the weights hang down, so that a direct downward pull on the affected arm is possible. Said weighted units may be attached to the forearm straps using one or more descending loops, in which weights such as dumbbells may be placed. In place of loops, weighted units may be hooked on to the forearm strap portion, with the weighted units supported so that they are positioned below the affected person's wrist and hand.

REFERENCES:
patent: 4756527 (1988-07-01), Ledbetter
patent: 4941464 (1990-07-01), Scott
patent: 5090691 (1992-02-01), Pollock
patent: 5096190 (1992-03-01), Montgomery
patent: 5290219 (1994-03-01), Hetrick
patent: 5419756 (1995-05-01), MConnell
patent: 5501656 (1996-03-01), Homma et al.
Flaghouse Rehab Spring 1995 Catalog, p. 18.

Affiliated with

Also associated with

Rating

Orthopedic appliance to assist reduction of anterior dislocation does not yet have a rating. At this time, there are no reviews or comments for this patent.

If you have personal experience with Orthopedic appliance to assist reduction of anterior dislocation, we encourage you to share that experience with our LandOfFree.com community. Your opinion is very important and Orthopedic appliance to assist reduction of anterior dislocation will most certainly appreciate the feedback.

Rate now

Comments { 0 }

Profile ID: LFUS-PAI-O-818455