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Limb support and limb support fastening arrangement

ActiveUS12263113B2Nursing bedsFracture
A limb support fastening arrangement for fastening a limb support to a limb of a wearer is disclosed. The arrangement comprises a first and second fastening portion, the first portion comprising an inflatable chamber comprising an upper and lower chamber wall and a first fastener disposed proximate the upper chamber wall, the lower chamber wall being arranged in use, to extend proximate the limb of the wearer. The second portion similarly comprises an inflatable chamber comprising an upper and lower chamber wall and a second fastener disposed proximate the upper chamber wall, the lower chamber wall being arranged in use, to extend proximate the limb of the wearer. The fastener associated with the first portion is arranged to detachably couple with the fastener associated with the second portion to detachably couple the first and second portions together, by positioning the lower chamber wall of one portion over the upper chamber wall of the other portion.
Owner:FRONTIER MEDICAL PROD LTD +1

Customized protective devices and systems and methods for producing the same

A clavicle protective device may include a contoured member configured to cover at least a portion of the clavicle. The contoured member may have an inner surface configured to face the at least a portion of the clavicle and an outer surface configured to face away from the at least a portion of the clavicle. The contoured member may include a first contact portion, a second contact portion, and a bridge portion positioned between the first contact portion and the second contact portion. The first contact portion may be configured to contact the subject's body above the clavicle. The second contact portion may be configured to contact the subject's body below the clavicle. The bridge portion may be configured to be spaced apart from the subject's body when the first contact portion and the second contact portion contact the subject's body.
Owner:PROTECT3D INC

Thoracolumbar spine fixing brace

The thoracolumbar vertebra fixing brace comprises a front chest supporting structure, a back supporting structure, an inflation and deflation device and a control module, the front chest supporting structure and the back supporting structure are connected and define a thoracolumbar vertebra clamping area, a front chest air bag set is arranged on the inner side of the front chest supporting structure, and the front chest air bag set is provided with a front chest pressure detection device; a back air bag set is arranged on the inner side of the back supporting structure and provided with a back pressure detection device. The chest air bag set and the back air bag set are both connected with the inflation and deflation device, and the chest pressure detection device, the back pressure detection device and the inflation and deflation device are all connected with the control module. The front chest air bag set and the back air bag set adjust the pressure value through inflation and deflation actions, the expectation of the pressure value applied to the thoracolumbar vertebra of a patient by a doctor can be achieved, standardization and scientization of the wearing and fixing tightness degree of the thoracolumbar vertebra fixing brace are facilitated, and the comfort degree of the patient is improved.
Owner:BEIJING CHUNLIZHENGDA MEDICAL INSTR

Self-adaptive knee joint intelligent brace

The utility model relates to the technical field of knee joint braces, in particular to a self-adaptive intelligent knee joint brace. The utility model discloses a self-adaptation knee joint intelligent brace, including the splint subassembly that is used for respectively fixed on the both sides of affected limb, the bandage subassembly that can adjust the degree of tightness and main control panel, bandage subassembly includes bandage, bandage degree of tightness adjustment device and pressure sensor, bandage connects splint subassembly, is used for fixing the two splint subassembly on the both sides of affected limb, and the pressure sensor is used for the pressure sensor to adjust the degree of tightness of bandage. The pressure sensor is used for detecting the contact pressure between the bandage or the clamping plate assembly and the affected limb and transmitting the contact pressure to the main control board, and the main control board is used for controlling the bandage tightness adjusting device to correspondingly tighten and tighten the bandage according to pressure data collected by the pressure sensor. The knee joint rehabilitation device can automatically adjust the tightness of the bandage in real time, not only can stably support the knee joint and the meniscus, but also can avoid damage to blood vessels and nerves and pressure sores, ensure blood circulation and improve the rehabilitation effect, is convenient and comfortable to use, and greatly improves the user experience.
Owner:潘禹辰

Postoperative rehabilitation device based on digital medical treatment

The invention belongs to the technical field of medical rehabilitation equipment, and particularly relates to a postoperative rehabilitation device based on digital medical treatment, which comprises an upper arm support and a lower arm support movably hinged to one end of the upper arm support, and the upper arm support and the lower arm support are respectively fixed on the surfaces of the upper arm and the forearm of a patient. The lower arm support comprises a first lower arm support body and a second lower arm support body which are arranged up and down, a plurality of first lower arm massage bags which are communicated with one another are arranged on the surface, attached to a patient, of the first lower arm support body, and a plurality of second lower arm massage bags which are communicated with one another are arranged on the surface, attached to the patient, of the second lower arm support body. The ends, away from the upper arm support, of the first lower arm support and the second lower arm support are detachably connected with a plurality of lower arm extension blocks, and the upper arm support also comprises a first upper arm support and a second upper arm support which are arranged up and down. The problems that an existing elbow joint postoperative rehabilitation device cannot be suitable for treatment of patients with arms of different sizes, and the application range is limited can be effectively solved.
Owner:CHONGQING FUDIMAI DIGITAL TECH CO LTD

Method and apparatus to maintain distance between bones of a neck for pain relief

ActiveUS20250107916A1FractureOrthopedic corsets
An apparatus includes a pair of engaging members to engage a first and second portion of a body toward an upper and lower portion of a neck, and a plurality of assemblies connecting the first engaging member and the second engaging member to maintain a distance between bones of a body portion comprising an area of the neck, wherein the body portion resides between the first and second portions, and wherein each assembly comprises a plurality of rods coupling the first engaging member and the second engaging member, and a coupling tube with a first rod of the plurality of rods secured to a proximal end and a second rod of the plurality of rods secured to a distal end, wherein rotation of the coupling tube adjusts a gap between the first and second rods in the coupling tube to control the distance between the bones of the body portion.
Owner:VOSSOUGHI JAFAR

Method and apparatus to maintain distance between bones of a finger for pain relief

ActiveUS20250107915A1Fracture
An apparatus includes a first engaging member to engage a first portion of a finger, a second engaging member to engage a second portion of the finger, and a plurality of assemblies connecting the first engaging member and the second engaging member to maintain a distance between bones of a body portion comprising a joint of the finger, wherein the body portion resides between the first and second portions, and wherein each assembly comprises a plurality of rods coupling the first engaging member and the second engaging member, and a coupling tube with a first rod of the plurality of rods secured to a proximal end and a second rod of the plurality of rods secured to a distal end, wherein rotation of the coupling tube adjusts a gap between the first and second rods in the coupling tube to control the distance between the bones of the body portion.
Owner:VOSSOUGHI JAFAR

Method and apparatus to maintain distance between bones of a back for pain relief

ActiveUS20250107901A1Joint implantsSpinal implants
An apparatus includes a first and second engaging member to engage a first and second portion of a body toward an upper and lower portion of a back, and a plurality of assemblies connecting the first and second engaging members to maintain a distance between bones of a body portion comprising an area of the back, wherein the body portion resides between the first and second portions, and wherein each assembly comprises a plurality of rods coupling the first engaging member and the second engaging member, and a coupling tube with a first rod of the plurality of rods secured to a proximal end and a second rod of the plurality of rods secured to a distal end, wherein rotation of the coupling tube adjusts a gap between the first and second rods in the coupling tube to control the distance between the bones of the body portion.
Owner:VOSSOUGHI JAFAR

Method and apparatus to maintain distance between bones of a neck for pain relief

An apparatus includes a pair of engaging members to engage a first and second portion of a body toward an upper and lower portion of a neck, and a plurality of assemblies connecting the first engaging member and the second engaging member to maintain a distance between bones of a body portion comprising an area of the neck, wherein the body portion resides between the first and second portions, and wherein each assembly comprises a plurality of rods coupling the first engaging member and the second engaging member, and a coupling tube with a first rod of the plurality of rods secured to a proximal end and a second rod of the plurality of rods secured to a distal end, wherein rotation of the coupling tube adjusts a gap between the first and second rods in the coupling tube to control the distance between the bones of the body portion.
Owner:VOSSOUGHI JAFAR

Foldable inflatable load bearing structure with metal support

The invention generally provides a folded compact inflatable structure transformable into a robust load-bearing structure within a matter of seconds.
Owner:YOSEF GIL

Method and apparatus to maintain distance between bones of a knee for pain relief

ActiveUS20250107913A1Fracture
An apparatus includes a body engaging member to engage a first portion of a body including a leg, a base member to engage a second portion of the body including a foot, and a plurality of assemblies connecting the body engaging member and the base member to maintain a distance between bones of a body portion comprising a knee. Each assembly comprises a plurality of rods coupling the body engaging member and the base member, and a coupling tube with a first rod of the plurality of rods secured to a proximal end and a second rod of the plurality of rods secured to a distal end. Rotation of the coupling tube adjusts a gap between the first and second rods in the coupling tube to control the distance between the bones of the body portion. A method of using the apparatus is also provided.
Owner:VOSSOUGHI JAFAR

Spine correction traction force control method and system

The invention relates to the technical field of spine correction, in particular to a spine correction traction force control method and system, and the safety, effectiveness and intelligent level of spine correction treatment are improved. The method comprises the following steps: dividing a spine into at least three sub-regions according to an anatomical structure of the spine; the at least three sub-regions comprise a cervical vertebra region, a thoracic vertebra region and a lumbar vertebra region; performing biomechanical data acquisition on each sub-region to obtain a spine state feature set corresponding to each sub-region; the spine state feature set at least comprises a pressure distribution feature, a bending angle feature and a muscle tension feature; for different sub-regions, inputting the spine state feature set into a corresponding spine correction state evaluation model to obtain a spine correction state score of each sub-region; the anatomical structure and functional importance of the spine are considered, and the comprehensive influence weight of each sub-region is obtained from a preset weight database;
Owner:THE SIXTH MEDICAL CENT OF THE CHINESE PEOPLES LIBERATION ARMY GENERAL HOSPITAL

Waist rehabilitation training device and training method thereof

The invention relates to the technical field of rehabilitation training, and discloses a waist rehabilitation training device and a rehabilitation training method.The waist rehabilitation training device is characterized in that a muscle supporting assembly is mounted on a wearing assembly, and the muscle supporting assembly corresponds to human waist muscles; an air bag assembly is installed on the wearing assembly and arranged on the back of the human body and corresponds to the waist of the human body. A profiling supporting assembly is installed on the side, close to the waist, of the air bag assembly and correspondingly matched with the lumbar vertebra skeleton, and the height of the profiling supporting assembly is adjustable. By arranging the profiling supporting assembly corresponding to the lumbar vertebra on the wearing assembly, the profiling supporting blocks are arranged in one-to-one correspondence with the vertebrae on the back of the waist to achieve bionic assistance, the stress contact area of the profiling supporting blocks and the back of the waist is greatly increased, and the body surface of the waist is stressed uniformly relatively; the actual rehabilitation effect is improved; and in combination with a waist rehabilitation training method, rehabilitation training can be performed in stages according to the degree of waist injury, the design is ingenious, and the application prospect is very good.
Owner:ANHUI SANLIAN UNIV

Traction bed for bone fracture rehabilitation

The invention provides a traction bed for bone fracture rehabilitation, which comprises a traction data acquisition unit, a traction compensation determination unit and a traction control unit, and is characterized in that the traction data acquisition unit acquires traction data of flexible traction when a patient uses the traction bed to perform bone fracture rehabilitation training; the traction compensation determining unit obtains a traction track of a patient during rehabilitation training, determines static traction force according to the traction track and traction zero position information of a traction bed during static continuous traction, and performs traction compensation on matching degree information of traction tension during rehabilitation training of the patient according to the static traction force. And the traction control unit performs self-adaptive traction control on the traction bed for bone fracture rehabilitation training according to the adjusted reciprocating degree of freedom and the matching degree information after traction compensation. According to the scheme, the traction bed for bone fracture rehabilitation is adjusted based on self-adaptive traction control, and the traction effect of the traction bed in the rehabilitation training process can be improved.
Owner:HUANGPU BRANCH OF THE NINTH PEOPLES HOSPITAL AFFILIATED TO SHANGHAI JIAOTONG UNIV SCHOOL OF MEDICINE

Angular digital orthosis for loss of distal joint extension

Embodiments of the inventive concepts disclosed herein are directed to an angular digital device for loss of distal joint extension. A device formed from a thin, rigid material shaped to fit the dorsal soft-tissue contour of the middle phalanx of a digit with one or more apex volarly angled distal projections which arise at the level of the distal interphalangeal joint and with a thin sling of material secured to the distal projection(s) by which the volar pad of the distal phalanx is supported in order to provide hyperextension of the distal joint of the digit while maintaining tactile function of the pad of the digit.
Owner:WATCHMAKER GREG +1

Orthopedic neck brace with sliding pivot chin support

An orthopedic neck brace has right and left sliding pivots that couple a torso rest with a chin support. Over a wide range from relatively long necks to relatively short necks, the sliding pivots tend to raise and lower the chin piece vertically, which automatically keeps the chin support at a right angle to the rest of the brace, and prevent undesirable sagittal offsets. Preferred embodiments combine the sliding pivots with a rack and pinion neck height adjustment mechanism.
Owner:ASPEN MEDICAL PRODUCTS LLC

Four-dimensional lumbar vertebra traction bed with fixed-point massage function and working method of four-dimensional lumbar vertebra traction bed

The invention relates to the technical field of traction treatment, in particular to a four-dimensional lumbar vertebra traction bed with a fixed-point massage function and a working method thereof, and the four-dimensional lumbar vertebra traction bed comprises an upper half bed body, a traction bed frame, a swinging bed frame, a rotating bed frame, an angulation bed frame and a massage mechanism; particularly, horizontal traction, flexion and extension traction, lateral flexion traction and rotary traction of the waist are achieved through three electric push rods, a traction motor and a rotary motor. Four-dimensional traction of the waist is achieved, and the traction effect is improved. And a massage mechanism is arranged below the waist, so that horizontal traction is realized, and waist massage is carried out at the same time. And the intervertebral disc tissue protrusion of the patient can be easily recovered and reset.
Owner:FUZHOU UNIV

Waist exoskeleton robot based on series elastic drivers

The invention provides a waist exoskeleton robot based on serial elastic drivers, and relates to the technical field of medical robots. The waist exoskeleton robot comprises two binding pieces, namely a lower binding piece and an upper binding piece arranged above the lower binding piece; the four series elastic drivers are arranged in a bilateral symmetry mode in pairs, the upper end of an upper connecting rod of each series elastic driver is rotatably connected with the waist protection plate of the upper binding piece, and the lower end of a lower connecting rod of each series elastic driver is rotatably connected with the waist protection plate of the lower binding piece. The device has the beneficial effects that the four elastic drivers connected in series generate upward driving force to jointly drive the upper binding piece and the lower binding piece to generate upward traction force, so that an upward traction effect is generated on the lumbar vertebra, and the lumbar vertebra is stretched in a standing posture and a sitting posture; waist muscle movement is simulated to achieve traction rehabilitation or rehabilitation exercise prescription training of the waist of the human body, the four series elastic drivers form a parallel mechanism, and the portability of the parallel waist exoskeleton is improved.
Owner:KUNMING UNIV OF SCI & TECH

Auxiliary device for abduction of shoulder joint

The invention relates to the field of medical instruments, in particular to an abduction assisting device for shoulder joints, which comprises a support, a support plate for bearing arms is hinged to the top of the support, and a driving mechanism, an adjusting mechanism, a fitting mechanism, a support mechanism and a locking mechanism are arranged on the support; the driving mechanism is used for driving the adjusting mechanism, the laminating mechanism and the supporting mechanism to operate synchronously; the adjusting mechanism is used for driving the supporting plate to rotate around the hinge point so as to adjust the abduction angle. The attaching mechanism comprises an air bag fixedly connected to the supporting plate, and the attaching mechanism is used for synchronously inflating or deflating when the angle is adjusted by the adjusting mechanism so as to be attached to the arm; the supporting mechanism is used for synchronously providing or releasing additional supporting force for the supporting plate when the adjusting mechanism adjusts the angle; the locking mechanism is used for locking the adjusting mechanism after angle adjustment is completed. The use process is simplified, the operation threshold is lowered, the rehabilitation preparation time can be saved, and the clinical use efficiency is improved.
Owner:THE FIRST AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF SOOCHOW UNIV

Temperature regulating pump system and attachment mechanisms thereof

A system that selectively controls temperature within a device such as a neck / head wrap is disclosed. The system can include a pump system having a reservoir that holds a liquid, an element that regulates temperature of the liquid within the reservoir; a pump that draws the liquid from the reservoir; and a distribution manifold attached to the pump hose that receives and distributes the liquid to at least two devices (e.g., cervical collars). The system is also equipped to be selectively monitored, for example, via a smartphone, tablet or computer.
Owner:NEURORESCUE INC

Point of service manufacturing method for custom cranial remodeling device

PendingUS20250057683A1Additive manufacturing apparatusFractureCRANIAL DEFORMITYData file
A method for fabricating a custom cranial remodeling device for correction of cranial deformities in a subject is described. The method comprises generating a three-dimensional head data file for the subject. Predetermined reference points are identified on the head. The predetermined reference points are utilized to calculate contour lines on the head. A modified head shape data file is generated and juxtaposed with the head represented by the three-dimensional head data file having the contour lines thereon. The modified head shape data file is used to generate a shape for a desired custom cranial remodeling device, the shape having an interior surface to contact the head and an outer surface The contour lines establish peripheral edges for the custom cranial remodeling device.
Owner:CRANIAL TECHNOLOGIES INC

Restoration and fixation orthopedic device for orthopedics department

The invention relates to the technical field of medical apparatus and instruments, and discloses a reduction and fixation orthopedic device for orthopedics, which comprises an outer shell and a shaping sheet, the outer shell is of a two-section structure, the outer shell comprises an upper half shell and a lower half shell, and the upper half shell and the lower half shell are buckled together through a buckle to form a cylindrical structure with two open ends; a first arc-shaped plate and a second arc-shaped plate are rotationally mounted in each half shell, a pressing plate is arranged on the side face of each half shell, one side of each shaping sheet is fixedly connected with the corresponding first arc-shaped plate, and the other side of each shaping sheet is clamped and fixed by the corresponding pressing plate. The outer shell is arranged, the two shaping pieces are installed in the outer shell, after gypsum slurry is injected into the two shaping pieces respectively, the hard shaping shell is manufactured, the limb is fixed and corrected through the shaping shell, the shaping shell can be well attached to the surface of the limb, and the shaping shell on the upper side and the shaping shell on the lower side can be separated; conditions are provided for adjusting the gap between the shaping shell and the limb surface, and the use requirement for relieving pain by adjusting the gap is met.
Owner:ZHEJIANG HOSPITAL

Targeted physiotherapy and biological feedback combined intelligent self-adaptive lumbar vertebra rehabilitation brace

The invention belongs to a lumbar vertebra brace, and particularly relates to an intelligent self-adaptive lumbar vertebra rehabilitation brace combining targeted physiotherapy and biological feedback, which comprises a shell consisting of a front piece, side wings and a rear piece, the treatment module is arranged in the through hole area of the front piece and integrates a vibration actuating array, a flexible warming piece and a TENS electrode; the sensor module is provided with an overall detachable patch, and the sensor module integrates an interface pressure array, an IMU, an sEMG, an NTC and a PPT micro probe; the multi-cavity air bags are arranged along transition areas of the side wings and the front piece in a partitioned mode, and the micropump and the electromagnetic valve are connected with the multi-cavity air bags. One end of the self-adaptive winding adjusting module is arranged on the rear piece, the other end of the self-adaptive winding adjusting module is located in a winding cavity of the side wing and connected through a pull rope, the side wing end can be wound and stretched to adjust the tightness degree, vibration, heat and TENS parameter self-adaption are carried out on a pain point through PPT and sEMG feedback, lumbago can be reduced in a short time, and the curative effect can be quantified through PPT and myoelectricity.
Owner:CHENGDU UNIV OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE

Neck rehabilitation device used after neck operation

The invention relates to the technical field of medical rehabilitation devices, and provides a neck rehabilitation device after a neck operation, the neck rehabilitation device comprises a lower jaw supporting disc and a shoulder supporting disc, limiting discs are fixedly mounted on the sides, close to each other, of the lower jaw supporting disc and the shoulder supporting disc, and limiting insertion holes are uniformly formed in the sides, close to each other, of the limiting discs; adjusting and supporting mechanisms, photon treatment mechanisms and massage mechanisms are alternately arranged between the upper limiting disc and the lower limiting disc, the upper ends and the lower ends of the photon treatment mechanisms and the massage mechanisms are inserted into the limiting insertion holes, and the upper ends and the lower ends of the adjusting and supporting mechanisms are fixedly installed on the sides, close to each other, of the limiting discs. The neck of a patient can be comfortably supported and braked by adjusting the supporting mechanism, meanwhile, the vertical height can be adjusted to adapt to patients with different neck lengths, and the photon treatment function, namely red and blue light irradiation treatment, prevention of neck wound infection and promotion of early healing of a wound, of the neck of the patient is achieved through the photon treatment mechanism.
Owner:SANYA HOSPITAL OF TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE

Movable multifunctional surgical device for traumatic orthopedics department

The invention relates to the technical field of orthopedic surgery equipment, and discloses a movable traumatic orthopedic multifunctional surgery device which is arranged on a bed body and comprises first mounting frames, second mounting frames, a third mounting frame and a fourth mounting frame. The second mounting frame is arranged on one side of the bed body; the traction mechanism is detachably arranged on the first mounting frame and the second mounting frame and comprises a mounting assembly and a traction assembly; through the traction mechanism, the traction assembly can be installed according to the part needing traction treatment of a patient under the action of the installation assembly, so that the traction device is suitable for treatment of limbs of different parts of the traumatic orthopedics patient, the installation mode is simple and convenient, the traction device can be rapidly disassembled when not used, the size is effectively reduced, and the whole device is convenient to move; the conditions that traditional traction equipment cannot perform traction treatment on limbs of different parts of a patient and is large in size and inconvenient to move are avoided; the problems that an existing traction device is inconvenient to conduct synchronous traction treatment on the upper limb and the lower limb of a patient and inconvenient to move and install are solved.
Owner:ANKANG TRADITIONAL CHINESE MEDICINE HOSPITAL

Orthopedic joint protector structure

The invention relates to the technical field of orthopedic nursing, in particular to an orthopedic joint protector structure which comprises a shaft rod, an upper semicircular protection plate and a lower semicircular protection plate are rotatably connected to the outer wall of the shaft rod, and buffer air bags with inflation nozzles are fixedly mounted on the inner walls of the upper semicircular protection plate and the lower semicircular protection plate. Concave plates are fixedly connected to the two ends of the shaft rod, mounting boxes are fixedly connected to the outer walls of the concave plates, telescopic mechanisms are movably mounted between the top face and the upper semicircular protection plate and between the bottom face of each mounting box and the lower semicircular protection plate correspondingly, and locking mechanisms are mounted in the telescopic mechanisms. According to the joint protector structure for the orthopedics department, disassembly and subsequent dressing change of the protector structure are facilitated, massage and hot compress can be carried out on joints, blood flow at the joints is accelerated, and the joints are assisted in detumescence.
Owner:THE FIRST AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF JINZHOU MEDICAL UNIV

Six-dimensional cervical vertebra bonesetting traction system based on facial posture recognition technology

The invention discloses a six-dimensional cervical vertebra bonesetting traction system based on a facial posture recognition technology, which comprises a bearing moving disc provided with a facial posture recognition module, a cervical vertebra radian traction module, a left-right rotating torsion disc module, a left-right lateral bending torsion disc module, a bed surface inclination and anterior cervical inclination association module and a control module, the cervical vertebra radian traction module comprises a manipulator neck holding assembly, a manipulator forehead holding assembly and a backward inclination driving assembly; the control module can perform lateral rotation traction and / or lateral flexion traction, and adjust the face posture to an ideal posture before traction and after traction reset; the ideal posture before traction is in a horizontal state, a front-neck inclined state or a rear-neck inclined state, and the ideal posture after traction resetting is in a horizontal state; the face is adjusted to be horizontal through the bed surface inclination and neck front inclination association module, the face is adjusted to be in a neck front inclination shape through the mechanical arm neck holding assembly, and the face is adjusted to be in a neck rear inclination shape through the rear inclination driving assembly and the mechanical arm forehead holding assembly. And the traction effect is optimal.
Owner:HANGZHOU KANGMIAO MEDICAL INSTR TECH CO LTD

Surgical traction boot having resilient heel pad and medial and lateral straps

A surgical boot apparatus for use in surgery involving hip distraction includes a boot shell having a sole portion configured for placement adjacent a sole of a foot of a patient and a calf portion configured for placement adjacent a calf of the patient. The boot shell has a heel-receiving opening located between the sole portion and the calf portion and configured for receipt of a heel of the patient. A resilient pad is provided having a main portion configured for engaging an Achilles area of the patient. The main portion includes an end region that extends into the heel-receiving opening. The end region has an end edge that includes a notch configured for receipt of a calcaneus of the patient.
Owner:ALLEN MEDICAL SYST INC