Orthopaedic brace having a range of motion hinge with an adjustable-length strut
US7097627B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 7, 2002 |
| Grant date | Aug 29, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 26, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0125
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An orthopaedic brace includes a strut length adjustment assembly to change the operable length of the strut for sizing the brace on a patient without the need for special tools or cutting of the strut. The adjustment assembly includes a biased adjustment mechanism that coacts with a plurality of notches in the strut to variably set/position the strut relative to the adjustment assembly to set the struts length. Each upper and lower strut preferably includes a strut length adjustment assembly to independently set the length of each strut. The strut length adjustment assembly retains a strut and includes a strap retention mechanism that is configured to releasably engage the strap.
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