Shoulder immobilizer and fracture stabilization device
US8109273B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2011 |
| Grant date | Feb 7, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 14, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2007/0231
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A shoulder immobilizer (20) includes a semi-rigid or rigid orthosis, in the form of an arm support (22), which supports the upper arm, elbow, forearm and wrist of a patient. A bolster (24) is positioned between the patient and the arm support (22). A body strap (26) extends around the patient and attaches to the arm support (22) and/or the bolster (24), holding the arm support and bolster in position against the body of the patient. In embodiments, the shoulder immobilizer (20) may utilize a shoulder strap (28), but such a shoulder strap is not necessary for shoulder immobilization of the patient.
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