Monopedal closed chain kinetic alignment device and method
US8893397B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 26, 2011 |
| Grant date | Nov 25, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/14
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A modular footbed comprised of a forefoot portion, a heel portion, a bridge and arch support can be fashion to place the knee in dynamic alignment with the femoral head of the femur and the ankle. Standing on one leg and repetitively extending and flexing the knee of the supporting leg, one can observe side-to-side deviations of the knee from a natural position. Various components of the modular footbed are incorporated so as to enable the knee to remain aligned throughout its range of motion.
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