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Shoulder abduction splint

US4598701A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMay 11, 1984
Grant dateJul 8, 1986
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Expiry dateMay 11, 2004

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61F5/3753
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A shoulder abduction splint constructed from a unitary block of synthetic foam material is illustrated providing in a single disposable support a splint for selectively positioning the arm in a substantially 90 degree position with respect to the body or an intermediate position with respect to the body as dictated by the results of surgery on the shoulder.

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