Surgical traction boot having resilient heel pad and medial and lateral straps
US12295894B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 26, 2022 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2025 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2043 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G13/1205
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A surgical boot apparatus for use in surgery involving hip distraction includes a boot shell having a sole portion configured for placement adjacent a sole of a foot of a patient and a calf portion configured for placement adjacent a calf of the patient. The boot shell has a heel-receiving opening located between the sole portion and the calf portion and configured for receipt of a heel of the patient. A resilient pad is provided having a main portion configured for engaging an Achilles area of the patient. The main portion includes an end region that extends into the heel-receiving opening. The end region has an end edge that includes a notch configured for receipt of a calcaneus of the patient.
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