WRIST OR ANKLE BANDAGE

Description

[0001] The present invention relates to a joint bandage for a wrist or ankle joint with a strap element.

[0002] The distal interphalangeal joints of the extremities, namely the wrist and ankle joints, which connect the zygopodium (forearm or lower leg) to the basipodium and metapodium (hand or foot), are susceptible to overuse and degenerative diseases, for example during sports or due to age-related changes, which can lead to pain. Therefore, these joints are frequently bandaged prophylactically or therapeutically.

[0003] Various wrist and ankle braces are known in the prior art. These are often based on a tubular, stretched fabric, with a short compression strap encircling the wrist, as shown in DE 20 2012 004 652 U1 or EP 2090 273 A2. US 2020 / 093628 A1, which discloses the preamble of claim 1, reveals a tubular ankle brace with an associated strap having sections of varying elasticity that can be wrapped around the ankle. These braces often also have an associated stabilizing stay to restrict flexion. With such braces, there is always a discrepancy between a high degree of stabilization and a high degree of freedom of movement. The stabilizing stays are also frequently perceived as bothersome.Especially during temporary sporting activities such as volleyball or handball, but also during daily activities such as cycling or driving, such poles are a hindrance.

[0004] The present invention addresses the technical problem of providing joint bandages, in particular wrist and ankle bandages, that offer improved functionality and, in particular, allow for a high degree of joint stabilization while simultaneously ensuring a high degree of freedom of movement. The bandage should nevertheless be as simple in design as possible, thereby ensuring good handling, especially when applying the bandage.

[0005] The present invention solves the underlying technical problem through the subject matter of the independent claims.

[0006] The present invention relates to a joint bandage for a wrist or ankle joint, comprising a strap element with a first end and a second end, wherein the strap element has at least two elastic sections and at least one non-elastic section between the two elastic sections, wherein the second end of the strap element is attached to the strap element or to a tube element or is reversibly attachable, according to claim 1.

[0007] The present invention also relates to a joint brace for a wrist or ankle joint according to claim 1, comprising an elastic tube element and a strap element, wherein the tube element has a first tube half with a first end and a second tube half with a second end, wherein the strap element has a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the strap element is attached or attachable to the first tube half, and wherein the second end of the strap element is reversibly attachable to the strap element or to the first tube half, characterized in that, in the applied state, the first end of the strap element is attached to the first tube half and is positioned on the zygopodium, and the strap element extends distally from the first end over the distal phalanx to the basipodium, encircling the basipodium or metapodium on the inside.it runs dorsally over the end joint of the extremity to the zygopodium and crosses itself, encircles the zygopodium and is reversibly attached with its second end in the region of the zygopodium to the belt element or to the first half of the tube.

[0008] The present invention also relates to a joint bandage for extremity end joints, i.e., for wrists or ankles according to claim 1, comprising an elastic tube element and a strap element, wherein the tube element has a first tube half with a first end and a second tube half with a second end, wherein the strap element has a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the strap element is attached or attachable to the first tube half, wherein the second end of the strap element is attached or reversibly attachable to the strap element or to the first tube half, characterized in that the strap element is at least 40 cm long.

[0009] It was found that the strap elements of the inventive bandage can be applied to the wrist or ankle in such a way that the strap element itself provides advantageous stabilization of the joint, thus eliminating the need for a stabilizing bar if required, and allowing good freedom of movement despite the stabilization. Moving the hand or foot into the restricted / supported areas permitted by the strap elements requires increasingly more effort to overcome the counterforce generated by the bandage. The strap elements of the inventive bandage allow for application to the forearm / hand or lower leg / foot in an advantageous configuration that results in significantly increased stabilization compared to a simple strap around the joint, even without a stabilizing bar.

[0010] In connection with the present invention, the wrist and ankle joint are grouped together under the term "extremity end joint." The forearm and lower leg are grouped together under the term "zygopodium," the carpal and tarsal joints under "basipodium," and the metacarpal and metatarsal joints under "metapodium." The present invention relates to bandages for humans as well as for other mammals.

[0011] The present invention relates to both medical joint bandages and sports bandages. The present invention relates to wrist bandages and / or ankle bandages.

[0012] The joint bandage according to the invention can be equipped with a hose element or without a hose element.

[0013] In a first embodiment, the joint bandage according to the invention is provided without a hose element and preferably comprises only the strap element.

[0014] In this first embodiment, the invention relates in particular to a joint bandage for a wrist or an ankle joint, comprising a strap element with a first end and a second end, wherein the strap element has at least two elastic sections and at least one non-elastic section between the two elastic sections, wherein the second end of the strap element is attached to the strap element or preferably reversibly attachable.

[0015] Preferably, the strap element has a fixation section that can extend around the zygopodium, in particular the forearm or lower leg, and the fixation section has two connectable areas so that the fixation section can be fixed to the zygopodium, in particular the forearm or lower leg, by connecting the two areas. The strap element can thus secure itself to the wrist by forming a ring / ring bandage, thereby creating its own "anchor" for fixing the strap element to itself.

[0016] Preferably, the strap element has a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the strap element is formed by the fixing section and can be attached to the zygopodium, wherein the second end of the strap element can be reversibly attached to the strap element, wherein in the applied state the first end of the strap element is positioned on the zygopodium by the fixing section and the strap element runs distally from the first end over the end joint of the extremity to the basipodium, encircles the basipodium or metapodium on the inside, runs dorsally over the wrist or ankle joint to the zygopodium and crosses itself in the process, encircles the zygopodium and is reversibly attached to the strap element with the second end in the region of the zygopodium.

[0017] In an alternative embodiment, a hose element is associated with the strap element. Such hose elements are known to those skilled in the art. Preferably, the hose element bridges the wrist or ankle joint.

[0018] The invention therefore also relates to a joint bandage for a wrist or an ankle joint, comprising a tube element and a strap element with a first end and a second end, wherein the strap element has at least two elastic sections and at least one non-elastic section between the two elastic sections, wherein the second end of the strap element can be reversibly attached to the strap element or to a tube element.

[0019] The invention also relates to a joint bandage comprising an elastic tube element and a strap element, wherein the tube element has a first tube half with a first end and a second tube half with a second end, wherein the strap element has a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the strap element is attached or attachable to the first tube half, wherein the second end of the strap element is reversibly attachable to the strap element or to the first tube half, and wherein the strap element is at least 40 cm long.

[0020] The invention also relates to a joint bandage for a wrist or ankle joint, comprising an elastic tube element and a strap element, wherein the tube element has a first tube half with a first end and a second tube half with a second end, wherein the strap element has a first end and a second end, wherein the first end of the strap element is attached or attachable to the first tube half, and wherein the second end of the strap element is reversibly attachable to the strap element or to the first tube half, characterized in that, in the applied state, the first end of the strap element is attached to the first tube half and is positioned on the zygopodium, and the strap element extends distally from the first end over the distal phalanx to the basipodium, encircles the basipodium or metapodium on the inside, extends dorsally over the distal phalanx to the zygopodium, and crosses itself in the process.the zygopodium surrounds and is reversibly attached at the second end in the area of ​​the zygopodium to the belt element or to the first half of the tube.

[0021] Preferably, the tubular element is made of neoprene, a woven fabric, or a knitted fabric, for example, a knitted or crocheted fabric. Preferably, the tubular element has a proximal opening. Distally, the tubular element can either have a distal opening or be designed as a glove or stocking. Preferably, the tubular element also has a separate opening for the thumb or the big toe.

[0022] Preferably, the joint brace does not have a stabilizing rod. Surprisingly, it was found that in the joint brace according to the invention, particularly with a tubular element, a stabilizing rod can be dispensed with, and yet sufficient stability is achieved through the belt guidance made possible by the strap element according to the invention. However, it may be provided that, if necessary, a stabilizing rod can be additionally inserted into the joint brace, particularly the tubular element, at least temporarily.

[0023] The joint brace may have a tensioning element on the tubular component. This tensioning element can be used to pre-shape and / or tension the body of the tubular component, making it easier to put on. Even if the tensioning element is designed as a rod, it is not a stabilizing rod, as its shape and positioning on the joint brace do not, are not intended to, and cannot provide any stabilizing function for the joint. Instead, its sole purpose is to prevent the tubular component from deforming in an undesirable way, particularly from being compressed.

[0024] The hose element can be equipped with pads if required.

[0025] Preferably, the strap element is at least 40 cm long. A strap element that is at least 40 cm long allows, when the joint bandage is tightened, the strap to run around the forearm / lower leg, hand / foot and the joint in between, according to the present invention.

[0026] The first end of the strap element is attached either to the tubular element or to itself in the region of the zygopodium. The attachment of the first strap element can be reversible, for example via a hook-and-loop fastener or snap fasteners, or the strap element can be permanently attached to the tubular element or permanently attached to itself at its first end, forming a loop. The strap element then runs around the distal phalanx as described above.

[0027] According to the invention, the second end of the strap element can be reversibly attached to the strap element or to a hose element. The reversible attachment allows the fastening to be released and, advantageously, the strap element to be tensioned, for example, if areas are provided on the strap element and / or the hose element that allow for different positioning of the second end of the strap element, such as hook-and-loop fastener areas.

[0028] According to the invention, the strap element has at least two elastic sections and at least one non-elastic section between the two elastic sections. Preferably, the strap element has alternating elastic and non-elastic sections. With a completely elastic strap element, uncomfortable constrictions can occur, especially in the area of ​​the thumb or big toe. With a completely inelastic strap element, the hand or foot is fixed too tightly, and adjustability of the stabilization is not guaranteed. A combination of elastic and non-elastic sections in the strap element advantageously overcomes these problems.

[0029] Preferably, the elastic sections of the strap element are elastically stretchable. These elastically stretchable sections allow the strap element to expand at certain points when the bandage is applied and pulled, and then return to a relaxed state when the bandage is removed.

[0030] Preferably, at least one elastic section of the strap element does not run orthogonally to the pivot axis of the wrist or ankle joint that is to be influenced. Preferably, at least one elastic section of the strap element runs at an angle of 30 to 180 degrees, more preferably 35 to 170 degrees, particularly preferably 40 to 50 degrees, and especially approximately 45 degrees, to the pivot axis.

[0031] Preferably, an elastic section of the belt element extends to the second end of the belt element or to a fastening area at the second end of the belt element.

[0032] Preferably, at least one elastic section of the strap element runs over the back of the hand or over the palm of the hand, or over the top of the foot or the sole of the foot.

[0033] Preferably, at least one elastic section of the strap element runs over the back of the hand or palm, or over the instep or sole of the foot, and / or at least one non-elastic section runs along the edges of the hand or feet. Preferably, at least one non-elastic section runs along the edges of the hand or feet.

[0034] Suitable materials for the belt element and for the elastic and inelastic sections of the belt element are known to the person skilled in the art.

[0035] According to the invention, the strap element has at least one tapered section. The tapered section is positioned on the strap element such that, when tightened, it lies in the area of ​​the thumb or big toe. The tapering section thus lies in the area between the thumb and index finger or between the big toe and the adjacent toe, and advantageously adapts to the narrow space between the fingers or toes. The tapering section can be designed in the form of a cut-out arc or be formed by a narrow section of the webbing. Alternatively, the strap element can also have a hole at this position through which the thumb or big toe can be inserted.

[0036] According to the invention, the tapered section is inelastic.

[0037] According to the invention, the belt element has at least one section in the form of a parallelogram, a curve, or a kink. Preferably, the belt element has at least one section in the form of a parallelogram. The section in the form of a parallelogram, a curve, or a kink forms a chamfer along the belt element, resulting in a particularly adapted shape of the belt element in the joint area.

[0038] According to the invention, the section is inelastic in the form of a parallelogram, a curve, or a kink.

[0039] According to the invention, an elastic section is located between the inelastic tapered section and the inelastic section in the form of a parallelogram, a curve, or a kink.

[0040] According to the invention, the belt element has at least one tapered section and at least one section in the form of a parallelogram or a curve or a kink.

[0041] According to the invention, the belt element has successively a first elastic section, a first non-elastic section, a second elastic section, a second non-elastic section and a third elastic section, wherein the first non-elastic section has a section in the form of a parallelogram or a curve or a kink and wherein the second non-elastic section has a taper.

[0042] Preferably, a non-elastic preliminary section is assigned to the first elastic section.

[0043] Preferably, the belt element comprises at least two belt component elements that can be reversibly connected to each other.

[0044] Preferably, the belt element comprises a first belt part element with the first end and a second belt part element with the second end, wherein the second belt part element is elastic.

[0045] Preferably, the first and second strap sections are reversibly connectable to each other via a third end on the first strap section and a fourth end on the second strap section, wherein the fourth end on the second strap section preferably comprises a connecting element with which the second strap section can be reversibly attached to the hose section without the first strap section. In this preferred embodiment, the second strap section can be used without the first strap section, for example as a cuff placed around the wrist or ankle.This allows the bandage to be advantageously adapted to the patient's rehabilitation progress or the wearer's activity level, independent of rehabilitation. This can be achieved by using both strap elements as described in the first therapy step, then, optionally, using only the second strap element as a cuff around the wrist or ankle in a second therapy step, and finally, optionally, using the tubular element as a compression cuff in a third therapy step. Such adjustments to the bandage using the first strap element are also advantageous in other situations, such as during sports or driving.

[0046] Of course, the belt element can also be made in one piece, for example if only prophylaxis or therapy with the belt path described here is desired.

[0047] Another embodiment of the wrist or ankle brace according to the invention comprises a strap element with a first end and a second end, wherein the strap element has at least two elastic sections and at least one non-elastic section between the two elastic sections, the second end of the strap element being attached to the strap element or reversibly attachable. In this embodiment, a tubular element may or may not be provided. In this embodiment, the strap element forms a loop that can run around the hand or foot, passing between the thumb / big toe and the index finger / second toe.The elastic section of the strap is positioned on the palm or back of the hand, or the inner or outer surface of the foot, while the two inelastic sections are positioned on the edges of the hands or feet, respectively. This ensures a secure fit and prevents the strap from cutting into the skin. The loop is formed by connecting the second end of the strap element to a central section of the strap. From this connection point to the first end of the strap, the strap runs over the joint to the forearm or lower leg. On the forearm or lower leg, the first end of the strap is either connected to a short tubular section, or it forms a fixation section as described above, allowing the strap to be directly attached to the forearm or lower leg.The connection area of ​​the loop can be positioned either on the top or bottom of the hand or foot, depending on which direction of movement is to be limited.

[0048] A person skilled in the art can readily combine the elements of the various embodiments of the joint bandage according to the invention as described herein.

[0049] Further preferred embodiments are evident from the examples, the figures and the dependent claims, without these being to be understood as limiting.

[0050] Movement of the hand or foot into the restricted / supported areas permitted by the strap elements requires increasingly greater effort to overcome the counterforce generated by the bandage. The force required increases until no further movement in the restricted / supported direction is possible. Beyond a certain joint position, the strap guides generate a counterforce, similar to a lasso that tightens under load, thus securing an object more firmly. Therefore, in the illustrated embodiment, a stabilizing bar can be advantageously omitted.

[0051] They show Figure 1 shows an embodiment of a wrist bandage with a tube element according to the invention. Figure 2 shows the first section of a strap element according to the invention. Figure 3 shows the second section of the strap element. Figure 2Figure 4 shows two alternative embodiments of the belt element. Figure 5 shows the second section of the belt element. Figure 3 Figures 6-10 show various steps in attaching the strap element to the hose element. Figure 11 shows the force application during hand movement. Figures 12-16 schematically show various views of an ankle brace according to the invention. Figure 17 shows an alternative embodiment of the wrist brace. Figure 18 shows a further possible use of the alternative embodiment. Figure 17

[0052] Figure 1 Figure 1 shows a wrist brace (100) according to the invention in the embodiment with a tube element (50) on a right wrist (1000). A strap element (10) according to the invention is attached to the tube element (50), which is placed around the area of ​​the forearm (1001) adjacent to the wrist (1000), the wrist (1000) and the hand (1002) to stabilize the wrist (1000). Figure 1a shows the wrist bandage (100) on the back of the hand and Figure 1bFigure 1 shows the wrist bandage (100) on the palm of the hand. The tube element (50) has a first tube half with a first end (51) and a second tube half with a second end (52) with an additional opening (53) for the thumb. The strap element (10) has a first end (11) and a second end (12). The first end (11) of the strap element (10) is attached to the first tube half (51) via a hook-and-loop fastener. The second end (12) of the strap element (10) can be reversibly attached to the strap element (10) or to the first tube half (51) via a hook-and-loop fastener and is, in this case, attached to the strap element (10). The first end of the strap element (10) is attached to the first tube half (51) and positioned on the forearm (1001).The strap element (10) extends from its first end distally across the wrist (1000) to the back of the hand (1002), encircles the palm (1002), and then runs in the space between the thumb and index finger. From there, the strap element (10) runs dorsally back over the wrist (1000) to the forearm (1001), crossing itself in the process. The strap element (10) then wraps around the forearm (1001) and is fastened to itself with Velcro at its second end (12) in the forearm area near the wrist. The force exerted by the strap element (10) can be adjusted by tightening the strap element (10) and appropriately positioning the second end (12). A stabilizing rod is not required with this brace.

[0053] Figure 2 The belt element (10) of the joint bandage according to the invention is shown. Figure 1 . Figure 2A shows the outside of the belt element (10) and Figure 2BThe inner side of the strap element (10). The strap element (10) is approximately 64 cm long in its unstretched state and has several alternating elastic and inelastic sections. At the first end (11) is an inelastic pre-section (13) with which the strap element can be attached to the tubular element via a hook-and-loop fastener (11a). This is followed by a first elastic section (14). Next comes a first inelastic section (15), which is shaped like a parallelogram and thus causes a shift in the strap's path. This is followed by a short second elastic section (16), and then a second inelastic section (17) which has a taper in the form of a cut-out arc (17c). When worn, this taper lies between the thumb and forefinger, so that the strap element (10) fits comfortably in this area.This is followed by another short third elastic section (18), which is connected via a hook-and-loop fastener (19) to a long fourth elastic section (20). The fourth elastic section (20) ends at the no longer visible second end (12) of the strap element (10) with a hook-and-loop fastener.

[0054] The Velcro connection (19) allows the strap element (10) to be divided into a first sub-element (21) and a second sub-element (22).

[0055] The elastic sections (14, 16, 18, 20) of the strap element (10) allow the necessary stretching of the strap element (10) when applied, while the inelastic strap sections (13, 15, 17, 19) ensure the necessary force transmission of the bandage and thus contribute to stabilizing the wrist. The inelastic sections serve in particular to restrict or prevent hand movement into undesirable, especially unhealthy, positions.

[0056] Figure 3The belt element (10) of the joint bandage according to the invention is shown. Figure 1 . Figure 3A shows the outside of the belt element (10) and Figure 3B The inside of the strap element (10) is shown. The entire second subsection (22) is visible, including the fourth elastic section (20), which terminates at the second end (12) of the strap element (10) and the hook-and-loop fastener (12a) located there. The fourth elastic section (20) is reversibly connected by a hook-and-loop fastener (19a) to the hook-and-loop fastener (19b) of the first subsection (21), which is not shown in its entirety, but where only the third elastic section (18) and the end of the second inelastic section (17) are visible.

[0057] Figure 4 schematically shows a first (10a) and a second (10b) alternative and simplified embodiment of the belt element from the Figures 2 and 3 . In Figure 4aThe belt element (10a) comprises only a first elastic section (14a), a second elastic section (20a) and an intermediate inelastic section (17a) with the taper for the finger space. Figure 4b Figure 1 shows an embodiment of the belt element (10b) with a first elastic section (14b), a first inelastic section (15b) designed as a parallelogram, a short elastic intermediate section (16b), a second inelastic section (17b) with a taper and an elastic end section (20b).

[0058] Figure 5shows the second subsection (22) of the belt element with the fourth elastic section (20) at one end of which is a hook and loop fastener (19a) with fish-mouth fastening for securely connecting the second subsection (22) to the first subsection and at the other end is the second end (12) of the belt element with a hook and loop fastener (12a) for attachment to the belt element or the hose element.

[0059] The Figures 6-10 show various steps in attaching the belt element (10) to the hose element (50) of the joint bandage (10) according to the invention.

[0060] In Figure 6A first step is shown in which the strap element (10) is attached to the first half (51) of the tube element (50) via a hook-and-loop fastener at the first end (11) of the strap element (10). The inelastic pre-section (13) runs obliquely distally towards the wrist. Also shown is a tensioning element (54) incorporated into or applied to the knitted fabric, which prevents the stretched tube from contracting but does not contribute to stabilizing the joint.

[0061] The first end (11) of the strap element (10) is attached as far away as possible from the pivot point of the wrist. This attachment point can thus create a large lever arm that effectively restricts flexion. The tension of the strap system can already be adjusted at this point by applying a greater or lesser degree of dorsiflexion. The greater the dorsiflexion of the user at this stage, the more the hand is stabilized. The tighter the basic element (10) is tensioned, the more effectively the hand is prevented from buckling or collapsing.

[0062] Figure 7Figure 1 shows how the strap element (10) continues to be guided across the back of the hand with the inelastic pre-section (13) and the first elastic section (14) on the back of the hand, as well as the first inelastic section (15) along the outer edge of the hand. The strap element (10) is redirected into the palm of the hand as close as possible to the metacarpophalangeal joint of the little finger. This results in better force transmission to the wrist, thus creating maximum leverage. At the same time, the position of the strap element (10) at the metacarpophalangeal joint is not perceived as bothersome, since the first inelastic section (15) is not perceived as constricting. The first elastic section (14) on the back of the hand also slightly restricts movement in the radial direction.

[0063] Figure 8The figure shows the palm of the hand, where the base element (10) enters from the left side with the first inelastic section (15) and passes through the palm and the second half (52) of the tubular element (50) with the second elastic section (16). This is followed by the second inelastic section (17), which, with its arc-shaped taper (17c), is wrapped between the thumb and index finger towards the back of the hand. Despite the taper (17c), this section is wide enough and does not cut in, as it is inelastic. Tensile loads occurring during flexion and abduction are distributed over the largest possible area. The second inelastic section (17) also ensures a desirable protective position for the thumb.

[0064] In Figure 9The outer side of the hand is visible. The second inelastic section (17) is followed by the third elastic section (18). This allows radial movement and limited ulnar movement, and further contributes to load absorption during flexion. The first sub-element (21) thus forms a triangle in the hand area that absorbs the flexion movement. The first sub-element (21) therefore ends on the back of the hand and is connected via a hook-and-loop fastener (19) to the second sub-element (22), which comprises the fourth elastic section (20).

[0065] It can be seen how the third elastic section (18), the Velcro element (19) and the fourth elastic section (20) cross the inelastic pre-section (13) and the first elastic section (14).

[0066] In Figure 10The fourth elastic section (20) can be seen as being folded around the ulnar border of the forearm. This radial application of the second sub-element (22) provides additional compression and stabilization. This also has a stabilizing and relieving effect on the carpal tunnel and the carpal ligament. The second sub-element (22) can be attached at its second end (12) to the strap element (10) or the tubular element (50) using the hook-and-loop fastener (12a) located there, so that a strap element routing as shown in Figure 1 will be shown and received.

[0067] The division into elastic and inelastic sections restricts force transmission during palmar flexion, while dorsiflexion of the hand remains unrestricted. The hand can therefore move freely in this direction.

[0068] Figure 11shows the force application (70) of the belt element (10) during a radial hand movement ( Figure 11a ) or ulnar ( Figure 11b During radial movement, the force is absorbed by the first elastic section. This section allows movement in the radial direction and merely provides stabilizing support. During ulnar hand movement, the force is absorbed by the third and fourth elastic sections. These sections also allow movement in the ulnar direction and merely provide stabilizing support.

[0069] The Figures 12 to 16Figure 2 schematically shows an ankle brace (200) according to the invention in the embodiment with a tube element (250) on a right ankle joint (2000). A strap element (210) according to the invention is attached to the tube element (250) and is placed around the area of ​​the lower leg (2001) adjacent to the ankle joint (2000), the ankle joint (2000) and the foot (2002) to stabilize the ankle joint (2000). The hose element (250) has a first hose half with a first end (251) and a second hose half with a second end (252), wherein the strap element (210) has a first end (211) and a second end (212), wherein the first end (211) of the strap element (210) is attached to the first hose half (251) via a hook and loop fastener, wherein the second end (212) of the strap element (210) can be reversibly attached to the strap element (210) or to the first hose half (251) via a hook and loop fastener and is attached to the strap element (210) in this case.The first end of the strap element (210) is attached to the first half of the tube (51) and positioned on the lower leg (2001). From this first end, the strap element (210) extends distally across the ankle joint (2000) to the dorsum of the foot (2002), encircling the foot (2002) on the sole (2003). From there, the strap element (210) runs dorsally back over the ankle joint (2000) to the lower leg (2001), crossing itself in the process. The strap element (210) then wraps around the lower leg (2001) and is fastened to itself with Velcro at its second end (212) in the lower leg area near the ankle joint.

[0070] The course of the belt element (210) shown here therefore corresponds to the course of the one in the Figures 1 to 11The strap element shown is located on the hand, except that the strap element does not run in the space between the big toe and the adjacent toe, although such a configuration is also possible. The strap element (210) again has elastic and non-elastic sections, the positioning of which with respect to the foot and leg corresponds to the positioning of the sections shown above with respect to the hand and arm. For example, the section on the sole of the foot is elastic, as is the second end region of the strap element, but the sections on the sides of the foot are inelastic. In the present embodiment, the strap element (210) is a single piece and has no separable sub-elements. The person skilled in the art can transfer all other aspects of the exemplary wrist bandage (100) shown to the ankle bandage (200).

[0071] The Figure 17 and 18Figure 1 schematically shows another embodiment of the wrist brace (300) according to the invention, in the embodiment with a short tube element (350) on a right wrist (1000). A strap element (310) according to the invention is attached to the tube element (350). Figure 17a and 18a show the wrist bandage (300) on the back of the hand and the Figures 17b and 18b Figure 3 shows the wrist bandage (300) on the palm of the hand. The strap element (310) has a first end (311) and a second end (312), the first end (311) of the strap element (310) being attached to the tubular element (350) via a hook-and-loop fastener, and the second end (312) of the strap element (310) being attached to the strap element (310). A stabilizing rod is not required with this bandage either.

[0072] The strap element (310) again has elastic and non-elastic sections, the positioning of which in relation to the hand and arm is fundamentally the same as that of the wrist brace from the Figures 1 to 11 correspond, even if the course of the strap element differs. For example, the section on the palm of the hand in Figure 17b and on the back of the hand in Figure 18a The second end region of the strap element is elastic, but the sections on the sides of the hand are inelastic. In the present embodiment, the strap element (210) is a single piece and has no separable parts. A person skilled in the art can transfer all other aspects of the exemplary wrist brace (100) shown to the embodiment (300) shown here.

Claims

1. A joint bandage (100, 200) for a wrist (1000) or an ankle (2000), comprising a strap element (10, 210) with a first end (11, 211) and a second end (12, 212), wherein the strap element (10, 210) has at least two elastic sections (14, 16) and at least one non-elastic section (15) between the two elastic sections (14, 16), wherein the second end (12, 212) of the strap element (10, 210) is fastened or reversibly fastenable to the strap element (10, 210) or to a tube element (50, 250), wherein the strap element (10, 210) successively has a first elastic section (14), a first non-elastic section (15), a second elastic section (16), a second non-elastic section (17) and a third elastic section (18), wherein the first non-elastic section (15) has a section in the form of a parallelogram or a curvature or a kink, characterised in that the second non-elastic section (17) has a taper.

2. The joint bandage (100, 200) according to claim 1, wherein the strap element (10, 210) has a fixation section which can run around the zygopodium (1001, 2001), in particular the forearm (1001)or the lower leg (2001), and the fixation section has two interconnectable areas, so that the fixation section is fixable to the zygopodium (1001, 2001), in particular the forearm (1001) or the lower leg (2001), by connecting the two areas.

3. The joint bandage (100, 200) according to claim 2, wherein the strap element (10, 210) has a first end (11, 211) and a second end (12, 212), wherein the first end (11, 211) of the strap element (10, 210) is formed by the fixation section and is fastenable to the zygopodium (1001, 2001), wherein the second end (12, 212) of the strap element (10, 210) is reversibly fastenable to the strap element (10, 210), wherein, in the applied state, the first end (11, 211) of the strap element (10, 210) is positioned on the zygopodium (1001, 2001) by the fixation section and the strap element (10, 210) runs from the first end (11, 211) distally over the extremity end joint (1000, 2000) to the basipodium (1002, 2002), runs around the basipodium (1002, 2002) or metapodium (2003) on the inside, runs dorsally over the wrist (1000) or ankle (2000) to the zygopodium (1001, 2001) and thereby crosses itself, runs around the zygopodium (1001, 2001) and is reversibly fastened to the strap element (10, 210) with the second end (12, 212) in the area of the zygopodium (1001, 2001).

4. The joint bandage according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second end (12, 212) of the strap element (10, 210) is fastened or reversibly fastenable to the strap element (10, 210).

5. A joint bandage (100, 200) for a wrist (1000) or an ankle (2000) according to one of the preceding claims comprising an elastic tube element (50, 250) and a strap element (10, 210), wherein the tube element (50, 250) has a first tube half with a first end (51, 251) and a second tube half with a second end (52, 252), wherein the strap element (10, 210) has a first end (11, 211) and a second end (12, 212), wherein the first end (11, 211) of the strap element (10, 210) is fastened or fastenable to the first tube half (51, 251), wherein the second end (12, 212) of the strap element (10, 210) is reversibly fastenable to the strap element (10, 210) or to the first tube half (51, 251), wherein, in the applied state, the first end of the strap element (10, 210) is fastened to the first tube half (51, 251) and is positioned on the zygopodium (1001, 2001) and the strap element (10, 210) runs from the first end distally over the extremity end joint (1000, 2000) to the basipodium (1002, 2002), runs around the basipodium (1002, 2002) or metapodium (2003) on the inside, runs dorsally over the extremity end joint (1000, 2000) to the zygopodium (1001, 2001) and thereby crosses itself, runs around the zygopodium (1001, 2001) and is reversibly fastened to the strap element (10, 210) or to the first tube half (51, 251) with the second end (12, 212) in the area of the zygopodium (1001, 2001).

6. The joint bandage (100, 200) according to one of the preceding claims, wherein in the applied state at least one elastic section of the strap element (10, 210) runs over the back of the hand or the palm of the hand or over the back of the foot or the sole of the foot and / or wherein at least one non-elastic section runs along the edges of the hand or the edge of the foot.

7. The joint bandage (100, 200) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the strap element (10, 210) has at least one section in the form of a parallelogram or a curvature or a kink.

8. The joint bandage (100, 200) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the strap element (10, 210) has alternating elastic and non-elastic sections.

9. The joint bandage (100, 200) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein a non-elastic pre-section (13) is further associated to the first elastic section (14).

10. The joint bandage (100, 200) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the strap element (10, 210) comprises at least two reversibly interconnectable strap part elements.

11. The joint bandage (100, 200) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the strap element (10, 210) comprises a first strap part element with the first end (11, 211) and a second strap part element with the second end (12, 212), wherein the second strap part element is elastic.

12. The joint bandage (100, 200) according to claim 11, wherein the first strap part element and the second strap part element are reversibly interconnectable via a third end on the first strap part element and a fourth end on the second strap part element, and wherein preferably the fourth end on the second strap part element comprises a connecting element with which the second strap part is reversibly fastenable to the tube element (50, 250) without the first strap part element.

13. The joint bandage (100, 200) according to any one of the preceding claims, wherein the joint bandage (100, 200) has no stabilising bar.