Orthosis for an anatomical joint
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1. An orthosis for an anatomical joint, comprising:
- first means for releasably clasping a first anatomical member;
second means for releasably clasping a second anatomical member;
means coupled to both said first and second means for pivotably joining said first and second means together; and
means mounted upon said first and second means operative for controlling pivotable motion between said first and second means;
whereinsaid pivotable motion controlling means comprises a housing, with a linkage slidable within said housing, fixed to one of said first and second means, and an upstanding, apertured tab, with a spring loaded rod in slidable penetration of said tab and coupled to said linkage, fixed to the other of said first and second means.
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Abstract
The novel elbow/knee orthosis is designed to rigidly hold the joint in any position throughout the entire range of motion of the joint, and is able to apply a force to urge the joint into flexion or extension, all within a single embodiment. The orthosis is low profile, light weight, easily fitted and removed, and is specifically designed for pediatric applications.
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1. An orthosis for an anatomical joint, comprising:
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first means for releasably clasping a first anatomical member; second means for releasably clasping a second anatomical member; means coupled to both said first and second means for pivotably joining said first and second means together; and means mounted upon said first and second means operative for controlling pivotable motion between said first and second means;
whereinsaid pivotable motion controlling means comprises a housing, with a linkage slidable within said housing, fixed to one of said first and second means, and an upstanding, apertured tab, with a spring loaded rod in slidable penetration of said tab and coupled to said linkage, fixed to the other of said first and second means. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6)
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