Thermoplastic orthopedic brace and method of manufacturing same

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1994-11-01

1997-04-29

Cannon, James C.

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

428110, 602 5, 602 6, 602 26, A61F 5052

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056243863

ABSTRACT:
Thermoplastic, thermoshapable composite laminate bars, an orthopedic brace using the shaped composite bars as integral components, and a method of thermoshaping the composite bars for use as fitted components in the orthopedic brace are provided. The composite bars contain multiple fiber layers oriented in at least two directions with respect to the bar length to provide high flexural and torsional strength. The novel method of thermoshaping yields improved results over prior thermoshaping methods by providing an uncomplicated shaping capability while maintaining the structural and mechanical properties of the composite bar.

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