Crutch sling leg support apparatus and method
US5313971A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 15, 1992 |
| Grant date | May 24, 1994 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 15, 2012 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61H2003/025
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Orthopedic sling support for a leg (or foot) is provided that utilizes a pair of conventional crutches and an adjustable crutch sling assembly. The leg support is preferably comprised of a top cover to which a leg sling is attached by flexible straps, all of which is preferably constructed of light-weight, durable, and washable fabric. The top cover is intended to fit snugly over the shoulder rests of the pair of crutches, and is shaped in such a way as to allow creation of an A-frame structure from which the sling is suspended by connecting straps. The connecting straps are preferably adjustable to allow positioning the leg sling at a desired height for supporting the user's leg.
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