Self-supporting foot orthosis with pivotally mounted cover

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1994-10-18

1996-11-05

Dvorak, Linda C.

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

128882, 128892, 5648, 5651, A61F 500

Patent

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055710778

ABSTRACT:
An ankle/foot orthosis is provided including a generally "L" shaped frame secured to a person's ankle region with Velcro.RTM. straps or tape. The frame includes an aperture located over the person's heel such that this ulcer prominent area is unobstructed by the frame. A cover, pivotally mounted to the frame, may be positioned over the aperture thereby protecting the heel from inadvertent contact. The cover may also be opened thereby providing access to the heel and enabling treatment of any ulcerous lesions on the heel while the frame is secured to the ankle region. The cover may also be latched with a cover latch in an over-center open position to thereby provide a support for elevating the foot above a supporting surface.

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patent: 5020523 (1991-06-01), Bodine
patent: 5088479 (1992-02-01), Detoro
patent: 5151081 (1992-09-01), Williams
patent: 5154695 (1992-10-01), Farris et al.
patent: 5370604 (1994-12-01), Bernardoni
Oscar Plus Ankle/Foot Orthosis by OCS, Orthosis Corrective Systems, Inc., tri-fold brochure and Care Plan sheet.
E-Z Boot.TM., Medi-Key.TM. Medical Products, Inc., two-sided color brochure.
E-Z Boot.TM., Protocol for the Therapeutic Foot and Leg Orthotic System, Jan. 1, 1991, 7-page explanation and assessment.

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