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Proprioceptive orthoses for supporting joints

An orthosis, joint technology, applied in medical science, non-surgical orthopaedic surgery, foot bandages, etc., can solve problems such as discomfort and pain of users

Active Publication Date: 2017-06-16
MILLET INNOVATION
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[0004] When the knee is bent, the creases that inevitably form in the crotch area on the back of the knee overlap and may develop a thickness of several millimeters, which may cause discomfort or even pain to the user

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[0040] figure 1 with 2 shows a knee orthosis 10 according to one embodiment, figure 2 The orthosis mounted on the right lower extremity is shown. figure 1The orthosis is shown in a medial-out configuration, the visible side being the side intended to contact the skin. The orthosis 10 comprises an elastic sleeve 14 and a plate 11 comprising a layer made of a viscoelastic polymer gel and fixed to the side of the sleeve 14 intended to come into contact with the skin. Sleeve 14 is shaped to apply pressure on the thigh, knee and calf. To this end, the sleeve 14 has a cylindrical shape with a variable diameter along the longitudinal direction of the sleeve, adapted to the diameter of the bottom of the thigh, the knee and the top of the calf, in order to obtain the desired pressure.

[0041] The plate 11 includes an annular portion 11a and a tab 11b extending from the outer edge of the annular portion. exist figure 2 In this case, the plate is fixed on the inner surface of t...

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Abstract

An extra-light orthosis includes a woven elastic fabric sleeve, shaped to exert compression forces on a member on either side of and on a joint, and a plate fixed onto an inner face of the sleeve to come into direct contact with the skin on the joint, the plate including an elastic fabric layer onto which a layer of polymer gel is adhered, an annular part shaped to surround the top of a joint protruding area, and a tab extending from an outer edge of the annular part, in an axial direction of the sleeve, the plate adhering to the skin such that, under the effect of the compression forces exerted by the sleeve, when the sleeve is longitudinally stretched, the plate remains stretched and applies tensile forces locally to the skin parallel to the surface of the skin, toward the center of the annular part and of the joint.

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technical field [0001] The invention relates to a proprioceptive orthosis intended for supporting joints of the human body. The invention has particular but not exclusive application to supporting joints such as knees or elbows, without requiring any immobilization of the joints. This orthosis can be used to prevent chronic pain, or to relieve minor sprains, or even to continue working after an injury. Background technique [0002] A proprioceptive orthosis for the knee differs from a traditional knee brace by an adjuster, such as a "patella plate" that supports the kneecap or a massage board or brace that massages certain muscles. Such orthoses are described, for example, in patent applications US2006 / 0041214, US2010 / 0036303 and US2011 / 0160631 and utility model application DE 200 05 663 U1. The orthosis described in these documents comprises an annular element made of foam, silicone, silicone rubber or TPU (thermoplastic polyurethane) to surround and support the kneecap. ...

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Patent Type & Authority Patents(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61F5/01A61F13/06
CPCA61F5/0104A61F5/0109A61F13/061A61F2005/0176
Inventor O·格朗热D·米勒
Owner MILLET INNOVATION