Range-of-motion ankle splint
US5571078A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jun 7, 1995 |
| Grant date | Nov 5, 1996 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 7, 2015 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2005/0179
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A range-of-motion splint for applying torque to an ankle joint of a patient is disclosed. The splint includes a foot plate for supporting the foot of a patient. First and second foot brackets are connected to the foot plate via first and second fastening means, respectively. First and second pivot means pivotally connect a first and a second ankle bracket to the first and second foot brackets, respectively. First and second torque applying means are connected to the first and second foot brackets and the first and second ankle brackets, respectively. The first torque applying means applies torque between the first foot bracket and the first ankle bracket, while the second torque applying means supplies torque between the second foot bracket and the second ankle bracket. Calf securing means are connected to the first and second ankle brackets for securing the first and second ankle brackets to a calf of the patient. A plurality of ankle straps are connected to the first and second pivot means for securing the first and second foot brackets and the first and second ankle brackets to an ankle of the patient.
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