Sports glove for arthritic thumb carpometacarpal joint

a technology for the carpometacarpal joint and the thumb, which is applied in the field of gloves for those suffering, can solve the problems of uncomfortable or impossible use of orthopedic support devices in conjunction with sporting gloves, and achieve the effect of reducing pain

Inactive Publication Date: 2009-10-22
ELKOWITZ STUART
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[0010]Although discussed and illustrated herein as applying to the first (thumb) carpometacarpal (CMC) joint, Applicant recognizes, and it is to be understood that the invention can advantageously be applied to other joints of the hand in order to provide stability, reduce pain and the like.

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However, it is often uncomfortable or impossible to use such orthopedic support devices in conjunction with sporting gloves, which often require a close fit to maximize control of sporting equipment.

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[0016]Reference will now be made in detail to a preferred embodiment of the invention, an example of which is illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The method and corresponding steps of the invention will be described in conjunction with the detailed description of the device.

[0017]The devices and methods presented herein may be used for providing stability for an arthritic or lax first (thumb) carpometacarpal (CMC) joint. The invention is particularly suited for use as a sports accessory, such as a glove for use in playing golf. When a person has laxity or degenerative changes at the first CMC joint, the metacarpal demonstrates lateral subluxation, with the distal end thereof assuming an adduction posture. Such posture narrows the first web space of the hand, and therefore affects the comfortable positioning of sports equipment, such as a golf club, in the hand. Additionally, lateral subluxation of the first metacarpal weakens pinch and grip strength due to abnormal biomechanic...

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Abstract

A glove for reducing lateral subluxation of the first carpometacarpal joint that includes a glove body, and a strap portion carried by the glove body. The strap portion extends from a proximal end portion of the glove, and has a length sufficient to allow the strap to be looped around the thumb, to provide dorsal-radial tension on the thumb near the distal end of the first metacarpal in order to reduce lateral subluxation at the first carpometacarpal joint. An attachment element is also provided for securing a distal end of the strap portion to a mutually engaging attachment element secured to the glove body.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]This application claims the benefit of priority to U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 61 / 045,518, filed Apr. 16, 2008, which application is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0002]The present invention relates to a glove for use by those suffering from arthritis. Particularly, the present invention is directed to a sports glove for use by participants suffering from an arthritic thumb (first) carpometacarpal joint.DESCRIPTION OF RELATED ART[0003]A variety of sporting gloves are known in the art for providing protection and or an enhanced grip. Additionally, there are various orthopedic support devices for providing protection and / or support of appendages and / or joints, such as finger splints, or those to guard against wrist injury. However, it is often uncomfortable or impossible to use such orthopedic support devices in conjunction with sporting gloves, which often require a close fit to maximize contro...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A41D19/00
CPCA63B71/141A61F13/104
Inventor ELKOWITZ, STUART
Owner ELKOWITZ STUART
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