Securing apparatus for an ankle and foot orthosis

Details Securing apparatus for an ankle and foot orthosis Securing apparatus for an ankle and foot orthosis

1995-03-20

1997-01-14

Dvorak, Linda C.

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

602 23, 602 66, A61F 500

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055933831

ABSTRACT:
A securing apparatus for an ankle and foot orthotic brace. The brace is used for supporting and selective immobilization of a patient's ankle and foot. The brace has a multiple part L-shaped construction with a contoured leg support portion and a foot portion having a resilient interconnecting heel portion connected therebetween. The securing apparatus includes a foot pad with aperture tabs extending therefrom and being part of the foot portion. A fabric foot engagement enclosure is provided which secures to the foot pad by a plurality of adjustable fastening straps engaged through said apertures to the aperture tabs.

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