Surgery: splint – brace – or bandage – Orthopedic bandage – Splint or brace
Patent
1994-01-19
1995-11-07
Bahr, Jennifer
Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage
Orthopedic bandage
Splint or brace
602 23, A61F 5052
Patent
active
054643856
ABSTRACT:
A lightweight and removable leg walker is provided for stabilizing and rapidly healing lower leg injuries of a patient. The injured limb is disposed in a removable inner ankle bootie whose interior is partially covered with inflatable support bladders. While the foot is secured within the booties, it is then inserted into and additionally supported by a removable soft goods-type support. The soft goods-type support is securely attached to a walker frame by a combination of strap fasteners with VELCRO attachments. Inflatable bladders are located along the inner surfaces of two strut bases and raised heel strip. A tongue portion of the soft goods-type support also includes an inflatable bladder which provides additional support to the injured limb. These inflatable bladders encourage proper circulation from the lower leg to the heart. The walker frame includes a pair of strut bases and struts in order to prevent inversion and eversion of the ankle. The full length sole portion of the walker is constructed of two halves joined together. This construction is structurally superior to other walkers and braces insofar as it costs less and weighs less than other walkers currently manufactured. The heel portion of the sole also is constructed to form a cantilever spring, shock absorbing element.
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Bahr Jennifer
Royce Medical Company
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