Orthosis, method of making and kit therefor

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1986-06-02

1987-06-16

Crowder, Clifford D.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

128 89R, 1562755, A61F 300

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active

046729550

ABSTRACT:
The thigh and calf bands of a knee orthosis are formed of a layer (or layers or curable composite material. The sidebars are integral with the thigh and calf bands in that they are simply extensions of the layers forming the thigh and calf bands. The sidebars are cured prior to fitting the thigh and calf bands about the leg, but the thigh and calf bands are left incured so that they may be formable about the leg and cured in place thereon.
A method for fabricating the orthosis is disclosed and a kit therefor is described.
The invention is also suitable for an ankle orthosis.

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