Moldable custom-fitted ankle brace

Details Moldable custom-fitted ankle brace Moldable custom-fitted ankle brace

1997-11-24

2000-05-02

Weiss, John G.

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

602 5, 602 6, 602 8, A61F 500

Patent

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060567139

ABSTRACT:
This invention relates to a conformable ankle brace constructed of a heat moldable thermoplastic material that can be formed in place around a patient's injured ankle. The moldable thermoplastic material is shaped in a manner that produces medial and lateral extensions for covering the medial and lateral malleoli of a patient's foot. A concave recess is formed between the medial and lateral extensions to improve strength and reduce cracking of the thermoplastic brace. A non-stretchable strap holds the conformable ankle brace in position against the ankle and leg. A stretchable strap secures the medial and lateral extensions or splints in place over the medial and lateral malleoli. Strategically placed pads of hook-textured material, that mate with loop-type material on the fastening straps hold them in place on the ankle brace. Optionally, the moldable custom-fitted ankle brace can beheld in place with athletic tape.

REFERENCES:
patent: 5454780 (1995-10-01), Duback et al.
patent: 5503622 (1996-04-01), Wehr
patent: 5676641 (1997-10-01), Arensdorf et al.

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