Orthosis for an anatomical joint

Details Orthosis for an anatomical joint Orthosis for an anatomical joint

1997-08-25

1999-09-21

Dvorak, Linda C.M.

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

602 16, A61F 500

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059546786

ABSTRACT:
The novel elbow/knee orthosis is designed to rigidly hold the joint in any position throughout the entire range of motion of the joint, and is able to apply a force to urge the joint into flexion or extension, all within a single embodiment. The orthosis is low profile, light weight, easily fitted and removed, and is specifically designed for pediatric applications.

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patent: 5662595 (1997-09-01), Chesher et al.
patent: 5669873 (1997-09-01), Towsley
patent: 5685830 (1997-11-01), Bonutti

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