Foot and ankle support

Details Foot and ankle support Foot and ankle support

1997-02-24

1999-05-04

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Bandage structure

Support covering

602 27, A61F 500, A61F 1300

Patent

active

058998721

ABSTRACT:
A foot and ankle support including a boot element of which first and second parts are shaped and positioned to embrace respectively parts of a user's leg above, and foot in front of, the ankle. Two straps are fastened by a first fastening to the first part at a position above and not behind the position in the boot element at which the ankle will be located. The straps are adapted to cross in front of the ankle and encircle the foot. The support may also include a stiff shell including first and second upright members joined by an integral third member. The first and second members are shaped and dimensioned to fit over malleoli of a foot and to extend part way up opposite sides of a leg.

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