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Orthopedic device

US7727174B2 · kind B2 · utility

136Cited by

35References

12Claims

0Family size

Assignee

OSSUR HF · IS

Inventors

Julia Chang · Los Angeles, US
William K. Arnold · Gurnee, US

Key dates

Filing date	May 19, 2008
Grant date	Jun 1, 2010
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 19, 2028

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F5/0111
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An orthopedic device as in a dorsal splint for treating plantar fasciitis includes a substantially rigid splint member having an overmolded flexible edge and living hinges, or substantially rigid component pieces received in a flexible member, to provide improved and more comfortable fitting to a user and reduced storage requirements. The substantially rigid splint member is shaped and configured to the dorsal aspects of a user's lower leg, ankle, and foot. Straps are provided to maintain the dorsal splint in position.

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