Shaped halo vest

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1990-08-24

1992-06-16

Hafer, Robert A.

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

128874, A61H 102, A61F 502, A61F 537

Patent

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051217414

ABSTRACT:
A shaped halo vest includes front and back vest components for overlying the front and back of the patient's upper torso. Each component is shaped three-dimensionally to load selected areas of the body, i.e., selected muscle groups, and avoid loading other selected areas of the body, i.e., bony prominences. The shaping includes three-dimensional compound curves for bowing the molded plastic vest components inwardly to transfer loads or outwardly to avoid transfer of loads. The marginal edges of the vest components are flared outwardly to avoid pinching or bruising the underlying tissue upon relative movement of the patient and vest. The three-dimensional compound curves and the flared edges contribute to the structural rigidity of the vest. The front and back components are secured one to the other by adjustable straps along the opposite sides of the lower portions of the vest and adjustable length shoulder straps. Vent holes are provided in the back vest component.

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