Orthesis for the tridimensional reduction of scolioses
US5012798A · kind A · utility
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | Mar 23, 1990 |
| Grant date | May 7, 1991 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 23, 2010 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/024
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A dynamic orthosis device for the tridimentional reduction of scoliosis wherein two elastically deformable plastic hands joined at the anterior laterally enclose the thorax of the patient. The hands assembly is connected to a pelvic girdle by at least two lateral supports made of elastically deformable semirigid material. As the rear of the hand, which are not attached, are expanded outward due to the movement of the thorax patient the lateral supports provide a torsional return stress which forces the hands to create a pressure on the body of the patient. This pressure is beneficial in reeducating the spine of the patient and thereby reducing scoliosis.
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