Adjustable multi-component hip orthosis
US8708941B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 9, 2012 |
| Grant date | Apr 29, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 24, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC F)Mechanical Engineering; Lighting; Heating
- CPC primaryF04C2270/0421
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A hip orthosis having a flexible waist band for conforming to the waist of a user can be attached at any position on the exterior of the waist band with adjustments in a vertical circumferential and rotational position for connecting a hip support unit at a desired position to maintain the head of a femur into the acetabulum of a user. The hip support unit is connected to a hinge member and an extension unit that is secured at a lower portion of the thigh wherein a thigh support unit can be adjusted so that a three point force system can be applied to the user.
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