Surgery: splint – brace – or bandage – Bandage structure – Support covering
Patent
1996-06-14
1999-02-23
Apley, Richard J.
Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage
Bandage structure
Support covering
602 26, 602 63, A61F 500
Patent
active
058738487
ABSTRACT:
An orthopedic brace includes a first strap, a second strap, and a support member. The first strap is covered on one side with loop material from a hook and loop-type fastener. A section of hook material is secured to the opposite side of the first strap. Similarly, the second strap has loop material secured to one side thereof, and a hook portion secured to the opposite side. The second strap is shorter than the first strap. The support member includes a body segment with a support pad removably secured thereto. A pair of support straps extend from the body. One side of each support strap includes both loop material and a segment of hook material secured thereto. The side of the body opposite the hook and loop material of the support straps is likewise covered with loop material and includes two hook material portions. In use, the first strap is wrapped around one portion of the limb above a joint and the second strap is wrapped around another portion of the limb below the joint. The support member is then wrapped around the limb such that the support pad is disposed adjacent the joint and one support strap is secured to the first strap above the joint and the other support strap is secured to the second strap below the joint.
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Apley Richard J.
DePuy Inc.
Lee Kim M.
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