Distractive and mobility-enabling lumbar spinal orthosis devices, systems, and methods for treating mechanical low back pain
US11213419B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 5, 2018 |
| Grant date | Jan 4, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 5, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2201/1664
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present subject matter relates to orthotic devices, systems, and methods configured to support a lumbar spine. In some embodiments, a lumbar spinal orthosis system includes a torso belt configured to be secured about a torso of a user, a pelvic belt configured to be secured about a pelvis of the user, and a distractive force mechanism connected between the torso belt and the pelvic belt. The distractive force mechanism is configured to generate a force between the torso belt and the pelvic belt acting bi-directionally across a lumbar spine of the user to substantially offload bodyweight of the user passing through the lumbar spine.
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