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
a hinge mechanism connecting the first and second members to allow the second member to be swung away from the first member to accommodate an anatomical limb therebetween,wherein the hinge mechanism is formed by at least one projection or extension portion formed on one of the first and second members for selective engagement with at least one corresponding receiving portion or a cutout portion on the other of the first and second members.
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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. A hinge mechanism is provided between the posterior and dorsal shells to allow the dorsal shell to be swung away from the posterior shell in order to accommodate an anatomical limb therein. Inflatable bladders having perspiration wicking channels and/or openings are provided within a liner for insertion between the posterior and dorsal shells. Quick-connecting buckle and retaining assemblies can be provided to allow a user to quickly don and doff the orthopedic device.
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23 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 a hinge mechanism connecting the first and second members to allow the second member to be swung away from the first member to accommodate an anatomical limb therebetween, wherein the hinge mechanism is formed by at least one projection or extension portion formed on one of the first and second members for selective engagement with at least one corresponding receiving portion or a cutout portion on the other of the first and second members. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A strap assembly for use with an orthopedic device comprising:
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a strap having first and second ends, a retaining assembly on the first end of the strap and a buckle assembly on the second end of the strap; the retaining assembly configured to be selectively engaged with a connector assembly configured to be arranged on an orthopedic device; and the buckle assembly configured to be selectively engaged with a locking element configured to be arranged on an orthopedic device; wherein each of the retaining assembly and the connector assembly, and the buckle assembly and the locking element form quick connect mechanisms. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18)
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19. An inflatable bladder configuration for use with an orthopedic device comprising:
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a main bladder portion in communication with first and second side bladder portions, wherein each of the main, first and second side bladder portions include at least one channel formed in at least one surface thereof; and at least one of the main and first and second side bladder portions includes an opening defined therethrough to provide ventilation for perspiration, wherein the at least one channel formed in the respective main, first, or second side bladder portions leads to the opening. - View Dependent Claims (20, 21, 22, 23)
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