The invention relates to a posterior-type splint for lower limbs which can hold the entire lower limb. According to the invention, the splint comprises two parts, namely the knee splint (1), which extends from the upper part of the thigh to the lower part of the calf, and the foot ...
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Additional mechanical support may be placed on the upper or lower leg (i.e., positioning device or splint) for those with compromised biomechanics or who are incapable of active motion (i.e., due to amputation, brain trauma, stroke, neuromuscular disease, paralysis, unstable joints, or burns...
A knee brace (10) for preventing abnormal anterior or posterior movement, and abnormal internal or external rotations, of the tibia relative to the femur includes a femoral cuff (16) adapted for attachment to the thigh, a tibial cuff (18... ES Grood,DL Butler,LD Michael,... - US 被引...
(twisting or lateral bending) as it puts them at a mechanical disadvantage. When one twists, 50% of the fibers of the disc are relaxed and the other 50% are put under significant load. Then, with a forward bend, all the tension is put on the posterior part of the disc, which ...
These fractures can be primarily treated by immobilisation with a splint. Non-displaced fractures are managed nonoperatively with non-weight-bearing and functional therapy. If required, surgical fixation may be performed in order to prevent secondary displacement. Surgical management is considered the sta...
After surgery, the foot was immobilized with a short-leg splint for 2 weeks. Thereafter, ankle immobilization was accomplished using a thermal protective plastic splint and cast shoes with a posterior window for wound care. The wound healed well with no recurrence during the 12-month follow-up ...
(b) distribute the weight born to at least a portion of the subject's leg other than the subject's foot wherein the at least one cuff comprises: an interior cavity sized to fit the subject's lower extremity; a posterior shell having an upper edge generally biased away from the cavity ...
The use of external fixation devices is considered a valuable approach for the treatment of bone fractures, providing proper alignment to fractured fragments and maintaining fracture stability during the healing process. The need for external fixation de