Device and method for externally rotating the femur
US7959591B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 15, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 14, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 19, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F13/062
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An elongate flexible strap is adapted to be wrapped about a wearer's leg and pelvic region. The strap applies a torque to the leg, rotating the leg into a desired degree of external rotation. In a leg having an improperly aligned patella, it is believed that the external rotation improves lower extremity mechanics by aligning the patella within the trochlear groove.
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