Orthosis

Details Orthosis Orthosis

1986-01-21

1987-09-15

Stouffer, Richard T.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

128 87R, 128 88, 128DIG15, A61F 504

Patent

active

046932399

ABSTRACT:
An orthosis for supporting a limb of a patient having soft tissue damage includes a semi-rigid shell having lateral, medial and posterior portions, and a soft porous pad which surrounds the limb within the semi-rigid shell. The pad and shell are firmly secured around the limb by utilizing hook and pile straps. If the orthosis is utilized for a leg, a footplate is pivotally attached to medial and lateral uprights. The uprights are adjustably secured to the shell, thereby restricting the movement of the foot. An opening is provided in the shell across the anterior part of the limb to reduce the pressure on the damaged soft tissue. The shell supports a fractured limb and the pad provides comfort to the patient and enhances the healing of the damaged soft tissue.

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