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公开(公告)号:US08043243B2
公开(公告)日:2011-10-25
申请号:US11030276
申请日:2005-01-06
IPC分类号: A61F5/01
CPC分类号: A61F5/0123 , A61F2005/0165
摘要: Disclosed is a knee brace that incorporates hinges that allow the brace to pivot simultaneously about a flexion-extension axis and a longitudinal rotation axis as the brace flexes and/or extends. The hinges include a medial hinge and a lateral hinge. The medial hinge defines a medial pivot axis and the lateral hinge defines a lateral pivot axis. The medial pivot axis does not coincide with the lateral pivot axis, and neither axis coincides with the flexion-extension axis. Calf portions of each hinge are pivotable with respect to their respective uprights about an axis that is substantially parallel to the longitudinal rotation axis. The pivotability of the calf portions with respect to the calf frame eliminates stresses that would otherwise develop in the hinges as the brace flexes and/or extends.
摘要翻译: 公开了一种膝盖支架,其包括铰链,当支架弯曲和/或延伸时,铰链允许支架同时围绕弯曲 - 延伸轴线和纵向旋转轴线枢转。 铰链包括内侧铰链和侧向铰链。 内侧铰链限定中间枢转轴线,并且侧向铰链限定横向枢转轴线。 内侧枢转轴线与横向枢转轴线不一致,两个轴线都不与屈曲 - 伸展轴线重合。 每个铰链的小腿部分可相对于它们各自的立柱围绕基本上平行于纵向旋转轴线的轴线枢转。 小腿部分相对于小腿架的可枢转性消除了当支架弯曲和/或延伸时在铰链中会产生的应力。
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公开(公告)号:US06852113B2
公开(公告)日:2005-02-08
申请号:US10021980
申请日:2001-12-14
申请人: Jeremy J. Nathanson , Dylann D. Ceriani , Richard Gildersleeve , Daniel S. Pflaster , David L. Churchill , Stephen J. Incavo , Bruce D. Beynnon
发明人: Jeremy J. Nathanson , Dylann D. Ceriani , Richard Gildersleeve , Daniel S. Pflaster , David L. Churchill , Stephen J. Incavo , Bruce D. Beynnon
CPC分类号: A61B17/8009 , A61B17/8061 , A61B17/8085 , A61B17/8095 , A61B17/88 , A61B17/92 , A61B2017/2837
摘要: An internal osteotomy fixation apparatus is provided. The device comprises a distal plate including a channel. A slide is slidably received within the channel such that the slide is translatable with respect to the distal plate along a first axis. A proximal plate is hingedly connected to the slide, such that the proximal plate has two degrees of freedom relative to the distal plate. A ledge protruding from a first portion of the proximal plate is configured to support a proximal bone segment when the device is implanted. The slide includes ratchet teeth. A ratchet arm including teeth is attached to the distal plate, and configured to engage the slide ratchet teeth. A cross-section of the ratchet arm is configured to maintain a constant stress level along a flexed portion of the arm. The distal plate includes a shelf upon which the ratchet arm rests. Compressive loads borne by the device are translated through the shelf to the distal plate. A minimum length of the device is related to the longer of the ratchet arm or the segment of teeth on the slide. The distal plate includes a hole through which a release mechanism is accessible.
摘要翻译: 提供内部截骨固定装置。 该装置包括包括通道的远侧板。 滑动件可滑动地容纳在通道内,使得滑块可相对于远端板沿着第一轴线平移。 近侧板铰接地连接到滑块,使得近侧板相对于远侧板具有两个自由度。 从近侧板的第一部分突出的凸缘被构造成在植入装置时支撑近端骨段。 滑块包括棘轮齿。 包括齿的棘轮臂附接到远端板,并且构造成接合滑动棘轮齿。 棘轮臂的横截面构造成沿着臂的弯曲部分保持恒定的应力水平。 远侧板包括棘轮臂搁置在其上的架子。 由装置承载的压缩载荷通过货架转移到远端板。 设备的最小长度与滑块上的棘轮臂或齿的长度有关。 远端板包括一个孔,通过该孔可以接近释放机构。
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公开(公告)号:US07967765B2
公开(公告)日:2011-06-28
申请号:US10985366
申请日:2004-11-10
申请人: Jeremy J. Nathanson
发明人: Jeremy J. Nathanson
IPC分类号: A61F5/01
CPC分类号: A61F5/0123
摘要: Provided are apparatus and methods of securing an orthopedic brace on a wearer such that the brace is unlikely to migrate. In preferred embodiments, the apparatus includes a band that extends entirely around the wearer, making contact with the entire circumference of the wearer. In certain embodiments, a strap secured to the brace threads through loops on the band, thereby operably connecting the brace and the band. In certain other embodiments, the apparatus further includes a belt that overlaps the band. Suspenders operably connect the brace to the band/belt. Because the band makes contact with the entire circumference of the wearer, the apparatus comfortably secures the brace to the wearer while effectively preventing migration of the brace and without hindering the intended function of the brace.
摘要翻译: 提供将矫形支架固定在佩戴者上的装置和方法,使得支架不太可能移动。 在优选实施例中,该装置包括完全围绕佩戴者延伸的带,与穿戴者的整个周边接触。 在某些实施例中,通过带上的环固定到支撑螺纹的带,从而可操作地连接支架和带。 在某些其他实施例中,该装置还包括与带重叠的带。 吊架可操作地将支架连接到带/带。 由于该带与穿戴者的整个周边接触,该装置可舒适地将支架固定在佩戴者身上,同时有效地防止支架的移动并且不妨碍支架的预期功能。
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公开(公告)号:US07615025B2
公开(公告)日:2009-11-10
申请号:US11030444
申请日:2005-01-06
申请人: Jeremy J. Nathanson
发明人: Jeremy J. Nathanson
IPC分类号: A61F5/00
CPC分类号: A61F5/0123 , A61F5/0125 , A61F2005/0148
摘要: The disclosed knee brace hinges enable a knee brace including the hinges to track the natural motion of the brace wearer's knee while restraining the knee from harmful motions. In certain embodiments, in a first range of motion the hinges have only one degree of freedom, rotation about a fixed axis. In a second range of motion, the hinges have at least two degrees of freedom, rotation and translation.
摘要翻译: 所公开的膝盖支架铰链使得包括铰链的膝盖支架能够在限制膝盖受到有害运动的同时跟踪支撑佩戴者的膝盖的自然运动。 在某些实施例中,在第一运动范围内,铰链仅具有一个自由度,围绕固定轴线的旋转。 在第二运动范围内,铰链具有至少两个自由度,旋转和平移。
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公开(公告)号:US07285103B2
公开(公告)日:2007-10-23
申请号:US10753088
申请日:2004-01-07
申请人: Jeremy J. Nathanson
发明人: Jeremy J. Nathanson
CPC分类号: A61F5/01 , A61F13/048 , A61F2005/0179 , Y10T24/45246
摘要: A strap tension indicator for orthopedic brace is provided. Certain embodiments include a strap tab cap that is slidable relative to a rigid brace frame member. As tension in the strap increases or decreases, the strap tab cap slides with respect to the frame member, covering and uncovering various indicator portions on the frame member. Certain other embodiments include a strap tab that is slidable relative to a strap tab cap. As tension in the strap increases or decreases, the strap tab slides relative to the strap tab cap, covering and uncovering various indicator portions on the strap tab and/or the frame member. The strap tension indicator provides positive indication of optimal strap tension. Certain embodiments also provide positive indication of inadequate or excessive strap tension.
摘要翻译: 提供矫形支架的皮带张力指示器。 某些实施例包括可相对于刚性支架框架构件滑动的带状突片盖。 随着带子中的张力增加或减小,带束片盖相对于框架构件滑动,覆盖和揭开框架构件上的各种指示器部分。 某些其它实施例包括能够相对于带状突片帽滑动的带状突片。 随着带子中的张力增加或减小,带束片相对于带状突片盖滑动,覆盖和揭开带状突片和/或框架构件上的各种指示器部分。 表带张力指示器提供最佳表带张力的正面指示。 某些实施例还提供了不适当或过度的带张力的积极指示。
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