Abstract:
A measuring device for measuring a body part of a patient is described. One embodiment of the measuring device includes a reference component capable of being secured to a body part of a patient. The reference component provides a reference point. An articulated measurement arm is movably coupled to the reference component. The articulated measurement arm has a plurality of sections, each section having a measurement point. A plurality of sensors is associated with the measurement points. The sensors are capable of providing a plurality of data sufficient to allow determination of a position of each measurement point relative to the reference point.
Abstract:
A brace for stabilizing a joint such as a knee disposed between a first and second limb structure. The brace includes upper and lower frame members, cuffs for encompassing a portion of each limb structure, and a uniting pivoting joint member. The joint member includes two opposing pivoting assemblies, with each including a forward and a rearward arm member each having upper and lower ends spherically-pivotally connected to the upper and lower frame members for enabling multiple angular relationships. The pivoting assembly can include a limb extension regulator, preferably a cable, extending between the rearward arm member and the upper frame member to permit infinitely adjustable extendability of the brace-bearing limb. Most preferably, a visible measurement scale is provided for precise extension distances.