Adjustable lower extremity splint with single point suspension
US4336796A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 4, 1980 |
| Grant date | Jun 29, 1982 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 4, 2000 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A lower extremity splint for use with a conventional traction apparatus to achieve a balanced single point suspension and traction of the lower extremity of a user, the lower extremity splint having a sling supported by a skeletal frame structure conforming to the outer periphery of the user's lower extremity, the frame structure being formed by two substantially parallel articulated primary members arrangeable on each side of the user's lower extremity, the primary members each having an articulation joint substantially centrally located, dividing each primary member into an upper thigh segment and a lower leg segment, the primary members being interconnected by a cross member between the distal end of the lower leg segment, a bridge member between the proximal end of the upper thigh segment and a bridge member between the articulation joint, wherein the splint is independently suspended from the traction apparatus.
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