Derotation wrist brace
US5002044A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Oct 10, 1989 |
| Grant date | Mar 26, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 10, 2009 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/013
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A derotation wrist brace providing a volar reduction force and allowing early movement of the radiocarpal joint is provided. A first pair of struts are attached to a forearm support member at their first ends. The second ends of the first struts are attached to a first rotation plate. A second pair of struts are attached to a hand support member at their first ends. The second ends of the second struts are attached to a second rotation plate. The first rotation plates and the second rotation plates are coaxially mounted on a pair of shafts.
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