Splint

Details Splint Splint

1996-12-03

1998-11-17

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

602 20, 602 21, 128882, A61F 500, A61F 537

Patent

active

058369023

ABSTRACT:
An improved splint for at least partially immobilizing a portion of the body of a patient and/or resistively exercising portions of a patient's body. The splint comprises a splint body fabricated of a elastomeric material, the splint body having an inner surface for closely engaging a portion of the patient's body. The splint is comprised of at least two interconnected ribs and the splint body is configured to fully surround the body portion. The splint defines a flexible span for opening the splint to the receive the body portion. The improved splint also includes a suitable securing means for securing the splint around the body of the patient.

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