Positioning device for a lower extremity

Details Positioning device for a lower extremity Positioning device for a lower extremity

1992-03-25

1993-12-07

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

602 23, 128882, A61F 500

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052679497

ABSTRACT:
A positioning device for positioning the lower extremity to aid in CAT scan diagnostics is disclosed with the purpose being to lock the hip joint in degrees of external or internal rotation. The positioning device includes a base board with an upright plate rigidly attached to the board and a boot for receiving the lower extremity with locking means to lock the boot to the plate and base board at various orientations.

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