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Walker with open heel

  • US 5,464,385 A
  • Filed: 01/19/1994
  • Issued: 11/07/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/27/1990
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A prefabricated orthopaedic leg walker assembly for treatment of ankle and foot injuries and fractures of the lower tibia and/or fibula comprising:

  • a full-length sole having an open heel portion at the rear thereof;

    a pair of rigid, parallel strut members extending substantially vertically and upwardly from said sole to just below the knee;

    a durable and resilient soft support adapted for extending around said lower leg and foot;

    a plurality of fastening members for securing said soft support to said struts and said sole; and

    a resilient, removable, lightweight and flexible ankle bootie which is received into said soft support, including bladder support means adapted for placement juxtaposed to the injured limb or joint and separated by a seam along the center of the heel for providing additional support to said ankle and foot.

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