Custom fitted orthotic device

a custom-fitting, orthotic technology, applied in the field of braces and orthotic devices, can solve the problems of insufficient strength to make the necessary adjustments, the difficulty of manually adjusting the brace to fit tightly, and the difficulty of appropriately positioning and fastening and subsequently removing the brace, etc., to achieve convenient and rapid adjustment to accommodate patients, easy to donned and doffed, and increased patient compliance
US20010020144A1Inactive Publication Date: 2001-09-06BIO CYBERNETICS INT INC
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
BIO CYBERNETICS INT INC
Publication Date
2001-09-06
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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Abstract

An orthotic device is provided, including an orthosis body adapted to be wrapped around the torso of a wearer of the device, the orthosis body having at least two segments in juxtaposed relationship. Means are provided at free end portions of the at least two segments to releasably secure the free end portions to one another. At least two cables are provided, each cable operatively connected to the at least two segments. At least two sets of pulleys are mounted on the at least two segments with each cable operatively connected to the at least two segments running through a pulley on each of the at least two segments in alteration, shortening of each cable pulling the at least two segments together and tightening the orthotic device with the aid of a mechanical advantage dependent upon the number of pulleys mounted on each of the at least two segments.
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[0001] The invention relates to body braces and other orthotic devices used in the treatment of spinal disorders and / or used subsequent to surgery where flexing of the torso is to be minimized. More particularly, the invention relates to back brace apparatus and orthotic devices for partial or substantial immobilization of portions of the torso, the devices having multiple modes of adjustment facilitating both rapid donning and doffing and individualized adjustment to fit the user of the device.

[0002] A common method of alleviating pain in people suffering from back injuries and promoting healing in post-operative back surgery patients is to stabilize the spine by means of an orthosis, such as a brace. Such braces include a multitude of materials and designs which can be snugly fitted around the patient's trunk. The back portion of such orthosis may also be provided with pockets into which are inserted lordotic pads for treating spinal lordosis.

[0003] Such braces are effective in ac...

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