Joint brace for medial/lateral loading
US6336909B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 4, 2001 |
| Grant date | Jan 8, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 4, 2021 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0125
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Braces for loading and/or unloading knees, elbows and other joints. Such braces feature a stiffener which may be substantially permanently configured in shape to cooperate with the brace in applying tension to locations on the limb proximal and distal to the joint being loaded and/or unloaded, which counteract forces applied by the stiffener to the joint. A bending tool which may be accompanied by use of a goniometer may be employed for proper configuration of the stiffener using the wearer's limb geometry as a reference. Such braces are particularly effective for treating conditions such as compartmental osteoarthritis.
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