Splint for surgical operations on the knee

Details Splint for surgical operations on the knee Splint for surgical operations on the knee

1985-09-16

1986-10-07

Richter, Sheldon J.

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128 80R, A61F 584

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046155163

ABSTRACT:
The splint for surgical operations on the knee comprises a member for holding the ankle and the foot, immobilizing the leg in a folded position in a substantially vertical plane, and a fastening means connecting the holding member to a stand enabling the splint to be rested on the operating table. The splint is articulated about a substantially horizontal pin permitting the holding member to rock in a vertical plane is fixed on the stand by means of a longitudinal slide groove made on the stand along the axis of projection of the leg. The slide groove allows travel and positioning of the fastening means. The stand located in the sterile region fits in a support rendered integral with the operating table and the fastening means comprises a substantially vertical pivot allowing lateral deflection of the holding member.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2375225 (1945-05-01), Herbert
patent: 3753557 (1973-08-01), Kelley
patent: 4136858 (1979-01-01), Peterson
Peabody Splint Literature, Orthopedic Equipment Co., The Journal of Bone and Joint Surgery, Jul. 1952, p. 38.
The Alvarado Knee Support, brochure; 4 pages not dated.
Iclinix; brochure; 2 pp., 1984.

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