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Dynamic low profile splint

  • US 4,765,320 A
  • Filed: 05/11/1987
  • Issued: 08/23/1988
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/11/1987
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A dynamic low profile splint for a hand, comprising:

  • a forearmpiece for embracing an arm and hand;

    a low profile outrigger formed integral with said forearmpiece, including a frame carrying an elongated bendable rigging guide to provide lateral guide adjustment,said rigging guide having a pulley means for guiding a rigging;

    a fastening clamp adjustably fastening said rigging guide for rotational and axial movement on said frame to vary the force and direction of force in the longitudinal and vertical direction applied by the rigging on a finger loop;

    a rigging connected to said forearmpiece and extending over said frame and outrigger guide;

    at least one finger loop on said rigging for engaging a finger on a hand;

    a pulley means on the outrigger,said pulley means and said rigging thereby providing an adjustable tensioning device to provide low amplitude of force over a period of time to influence the synthesis of tissue in the finger.

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