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
US20090260129A1Inactive Publication Date: 2009-10-22ELKOWITZ STUART
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Authority / Receiving Office
US · United States
Patent Type
Applications(United States)
Current Assignee / Owner
ELKOWITZ STUART
Publication Date
2009-10-22
Estimated Expiration
Not applicable · inactive patent

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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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