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orthopedic pressure device

A pressure device and orthopedic technology, applied in passive exercise equipment, medical science, physical therapy, etc., can solve the problem of not allowing vertical pressure adjustment, and achieve the effect of reducing strength

Inactive Publication Date: 2015-11-25
3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO
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However, this method does not allow for separate adjustment of the vertical compressive force

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[0040] 1. An orthopedic pressure device comprising:

[0041] (a) a body configured to conform to the curvature of a portion of the wearer's anatomy;

[0042] (b) an adjustable strap for securing the body to the wearer; and

[0043] (c) a displacement mechanism disposed at least partially in said body for applying a vertical force to soft tissue of said wearer, said displacement mechanism comprising a system for adjusting said vertical force applied to said soft tissue Belt and tensioning system.

[0044] 2. The orthopedic pressure device of embodiment 1, wherein the displacement mechanism comprises convexly curved flexible fingers, and the tether extends over the outer surface of the fingers, and when utilizing the tension As the system applies tension to the tether, the fingers deflect under tension.

[0045] 3. The orthopedic pressure device of example 2, wherein the tethers intersect on the outer surface of the fingers.

[0046] 4. The orthopedic pressure device of embo...

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The present invention relates to an orthopedic compression device comprising (a) a semi-rigid or rigid body configured to conform to the curvature of a portion of the wearer's anatomy, (b) an adjustable strap for securing the body to the A wearer, and (c) a displacement mechanism disposed in the body for applying a vertical force to soft tissue of the wearer. The displacement mechanism includes a tether and tensioning system for adjusting the vertical force applied to the soft tissue.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to orthopedic pressure devices that provide localized vertical forces to portions of the wearer's anatomy. Background technique [0002] Localized compression can be used for various soft tissue conditions such as, for example, lateral epicondylitis ("tennis elbow"), medial epicondylitis ("golfer's elbow"), patellofemoral syndrome (PFS), patella softening (CMP), etc. and / or prevention and treatment of conditions. However, most existing orthopedic devices apply primarily circumferential force to the target soft tissue using, for example, an adjustable strap with pads surrounding the body part. Accordingly, many of these devices do not allow localized vertical compression force adjustment separately from and / or in addition to overall hoop force adjustment. This procedure can create a tourniquet effect, which can become uncomfortable and cause tingling or numbness due to the restricted blood flow. [0003] Accordingly, met...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61F5/32
CPCA61F5/0118A61F5/32A61F5/34A61H1/008A61H2201/1635A61H2201/164A61H2201/165A61H2205/06A61H2205/104A61F5/01
Inventor E·L·韦弗二世
Owner 3M INNOVATIVE PROPERTIES CO
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