CIRCUMFERENTIAL WALKER
First Claim
1. An orthopedic device comprising:
- a first member contoured to generally correspond to an anatomical limb;
a second member contoured to generally correspond to an anatomical limb and corresponding to the first member; and
at least one expansion mechanism positioned on the first or second member and configured to accommodate changes in anatomical limb size due to an increase or decrease in swelling and/or to accommodate different sized anatomical limbs of various users.
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Abstract
An orthopedic device in the form of a circumferential walker includes a first member (posterior shell) and a second member (dorsal shell) corresponding to the first member. An outsole or plantar shell portion is attached to, or formed on or with the posterior shell. An expansion joint is positioned in the posterior shell or dorsal shell to expand to accommodate larger sized lower legs. The dorsal and posterior shells may include flexible or resilient edge portions to reduce pressure points and to further accommodate users having larger sized lower legs. The dorsal shell also includes a flexible or resilient connecting portion to accommodate users having larger ankles and feet and to reduce or eliminate the formation of a pressure point along the dorsal shell. Quick-connecting buckle assemblies can be provided to allow a user to quickly don and doff the orthopedic device.
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20 Claims
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1. An orthopedic device comprising:
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a first member contoured to generally correspond to an anatomical limb; a second member contoured to generally correspond to an anatomical limb and corresponding to the first member; and at least one expansion mechanism positioned on the first or second member and configured to accommodate changes in anatomical limb size due to an increase or decrease in swelling and/or to accommodate different sized anatomical limbs of various users. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. An orthopedic device comprising:
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a first member contoured to generally correspond to an anatomical limb; a second member contoured to generally correspond to an anatomical limb and corresponding to the first member; at least one opening formed in the first member; a frangible or cuttable bridge portion spanning the opening; and a flexible overmolded portion formed within the opening and along the bridge portion and configured to accommodate changes in anatomical limb size due to an increase or decrease in swelling and/or to accommodate different sized anatomical limbs of various users.
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20. An orthopedic device comprising:
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a first member contoured to generally correspond to an anatomical limb; a second member contoured to generally correspond to an anatomical limb and corresponding to the first member; at least one expansion mechanism positioned on the first or second member and configured to accommodate changes in anatomical limb size due to an increase or decrease in swelling and/or to accommodate different sized anatomical limbs of various users; and a liner having at least one inflatable bladder, the liner received between the first and second members and carrying a pump assembly configured to be received in a receiving opening formed in the second member.
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Specification