Patellofemoral device and method for using the same
US9113998B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 12, 2013 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 12, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2005/0176
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A patellofemoral brace or support has a main substrate, a hinge located on at least one of the lateral and medial sides, and a support system coupled to the main substrate and the hinge. The support system has a compression element removably securable over the main substrate and a cable having a first end anchored to a pivoting element connected to the hinge and a second end anchored to the compression element. The cable engages the hinge such that articulation of the hinge from an extension position to a flexion position pulls the compression element toward the hinge to exert a generally medial force over the main substrate.
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