Surgery – Truss – Perineal
Patent
1988-12-15
1990-08-07
Apley, Richard J.
Surgery
Truss
Perineal
128 26, A61F 510
Patent
active
049459023
ABSTRACT:
A device for progressively applying a flexion force to a phalange includes a fraction-force producing portion for applying long-axis traction to the finger and a flexion-force producing portion, that is infinitely adjustable within a wide range of lengths, for applying a flexion force directly to the proximal phalanx generally perpendicular the long-axis of the bone. The flexion force is adjustable independently of the traction force. Embodiments are disclosed for providing progressive flexion to one finger, two adjacent fingers, or the thumb.
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Publication entitled, "Flexible Implant Resection Arthroplasty in the Hand and Extremities", by Alfred Swanson, MD, 1983, pp. 174-181.
Belden Lawrence
Dorer Robert E.
Apley Richard J.
Bissell Health Care Corporation
Flaxman H. N.
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