Surgery: splint – brace – or bandage – Orthopedic bandage – Splint or brace
Reexamination Certificate
2005-06-20
2009-06-16
Lewis, Kim M (Department: 3772)
Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage
Orthopedic bandage
Splint or brace
C602S005000, C602S016000, C602S020000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07547290
ABSTRACT:
An orthotic device and method for reducing muscle hypertonicity and contractures in patients with neurological disorders are provided. The device includes a hand support that is configured to receive and position a patient's hand in a manner such that the arches and fingers of the hand are extended and the finger knuckles do not bend toward the palm of the hand. The device also includes a forearm support which is pivotably connected to the hand support. The patient's hand is pivoted upwardly with the fingers extended which facilitates elongating the flexor tendons and muscles. In certain implementations, the device also includes an elbow support that is pivotably connected to the forearm support. The device and method are effective in spreading the metacarpals with finger and thumb extensions.
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Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP
Lewis Kim M
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