Post operative knee brace and method for its use
US5400806A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 21, 1993 |
| Grant date | Mar 28, 1995 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2013 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2005/0165
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthopaedic brace having a pair of arms to be secured to a wearer's body. There is a pivotable joint between the arms to allow pivoting of the knee while supporting the knee. According to the invention there is a joint in the brace to allow controlled inclination of each arm relative to the pivotable joint. A method of bracing a knee is also disclosed. Such a method may be useful following high tibial osteotomy or to relieve of the effects of uni-compartmental osteoarthritis. According to the method aspect the brace as described above is located about the knee and the arms are adjusted to allow controlled inclination of each arm relative to the pivotable joint to provide the required bracing of the required inclination.
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