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Orthopedic device for treating osteoarthritis of the knee

US10052221B2 · kind B2 · utility

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250References

17Claims

0Family size

Assignee

OSSUR ICELAND EHF · IS

Inventors

Halldor ALBERTSSON · Aalborg, DK
Arni Thor Ingimundarson · Ladera Ranch, US
Helga Run PALSDOTTIR · Reykjavík, IS

Key dates

Filing date	Jan 6, 2016
Grant date	Aug 21, 2018
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Mar 24, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F2005/0172
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An orthopedic device includes a first panel defining opposed first and second sides. A second panel has a first end secured to the first side of the first panel along a seam between upper and lower corners of the seam, and a second end defining at least one flap securable to the second side of the first panel at a location site. A first strap has a first end secured to the first side of the first panel and extends from an upper portion of the seam including the upper corner of the seam and overlies at least a portion of the second panel. A dynamic force strap helically extends between upper and lower portions of the orthopedic device and connects to the first panel.

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