Shoulder brace

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2007-08-14

2007-08-14

Yu, Justine R. (Department: 3771)

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Sling

C602S020000, C602S005000, C602S062000

Reexamination Certificate

active

10949980

ABSTRACT:
A shoulder brace including a shoulder member mountable to a patient's shoulder, and a positioning device that increases pressure to the shoulder in accordance with the position of the patient's arm. In one embodiment, the shoulder brace includes a shoulder member with an open portion forming substantially rigid first and second arms and a positioning device that varies the spacing of the first and second arms according to the position of the patient's arm. In another embodiment, the positioning device includes a tensioning ring and first and second tension triggering straps that provide anterior and posterior compression of the shoulder joint when the arm is moved into a danger zone. In another embodiment, the shoulder brace includes a first mounting member mountable to the pectoral area, a second mounting member mountable to the upper arm, and a connecting member that connects the first and second mounting members.

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