Knee-ankle-foot positioning kit
US7166083B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 15, 2003 |
| Grant date | Jan 23, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 19, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/0116
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A positioning system used to limit movement of the leg, such as when required after hip surgery. In at least one embodiment, a boot, which extends around the foot and lower leg, is secured around each foot. As such, the boots can be used to cushion the feet while applying traction to the leg during surgery. After surgery, the boots are secured together in a side-by-side relationship. In addition, a leg strap is preferably used in conjunction with the boots to help hold the legs together. The leg strap preferably has a cushion that is positioned between the knees with a strap that is secured around each leg. Consequently, the positioning kit restricts certain motion of the affected hip while not restricting movement of the hips and knee and ankle joints unnecessarily.
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