Multicentric knee cage
US4379463A · kind A · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 13, 1981 |
| Grant date | Apr 12, 1983 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2001 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S128/15
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention pertains to a knee cage for providing additional orthopedic support to the knee wherein a multicentric hinge is employed to permit natural knee flexure and high lateral support. A flexible cover of fabric having loops defined in the outer surface thereof is wrapped about the knee and held in an embracing manner by elastic straps. Hinge means each formed by a pair of hinge elements interconnected by multicentric pivot means are removably mounted upon lateral portions of the cover permitting the hinge means to be adjustably secured to the cover permitting optimum location thereon. Elongated elements of the hinge means are received within pockets having hooks defined thereon for cooperating with the cover loops to adjustably affix the hinge means to the cover.
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