Knee bracing method
US5277698A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 24, 1992 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0123
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of reducing the effect of unicompartmental osteoarthritis of a knee. A force is applied to the knee on that side of the knee remote from the compartment having osteoarthritis as the knee moves to extension. Preferably, the force is applied at a point about 10.degree. to 15.degree. posterior of the normal axis of rotation of the knee.
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