Traction device
US6811541B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 23, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 2, 2004 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 28, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61G13/1295
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An traction apparatus for use in manipulating a patient's arm and wrist bones comprises a traction assembly having a plurality of finger traps, a plurality of springs with each spring capable of releasably associating with at least one trap, and a swivel base secured to each of the springs. Also, included are a traction force scale coupled to the traction assembly, a first traction force generating mechanism linked to the traction force scale, a second traction force generating mechanism coupled to the patient's upper arm, and a support attachment system for securing the subject apparatus components to a support. Additionally, a spacer for separating and positioning the patient's fingers is included.
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