Bandage for the wrist or ankle

Abstract

The present invention relates to a joint bandage (100) for a wrist or ankle joint having a strap element (10) with a first end (11) and a second end (12), the strap element having at least two elastic portions (14, 16) and at least one inelastic portion (15) between the two elastic portions, the second end of the strap element being reversibly attachable to a strap or tube element (50).

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an articular bandage for the wrist or ankle having a strap element.

Background Art

[0002] The joints of the extremities, namely the wrist and ankle, movably connect the yoke legs, namely the forearm or lower leg, and the base and middle legs, namely the hand or foot. However, for example during sports or due to aging, they are susceptible to overload and degenerative diseases, which can lead to pain. Therefore, these joints are often bandaged as preventive or therapeutic means.

[0003] A wide variety of wrist and ankle bandages are known in the prior art. These are often based on a tubular knitted fabric, and a short compression strap extending around the wrist can be assigned to the knitted fabric, as shown in German Utility Model No. 202012004652 or European Patent Application Publication No. 2090273. These bandages also often have associated stabilizing bars for fixing flexion movements. In such bandages, there is always a contradiction between a high degree of stabilization and a high degree of freedom of movement. Also, the stabilizing bars are often perceived as uncomfortable. In particular, such bars are an obstacle not only during temporary sports activities such as volleyball and handball, but also during daily activities such as cycling and driving a car.

Summary of the Invention

[0004] The present invention is based on the technical problem of providing an articular bandage, particularly a wrist bandage and an ankle bandage, which has improved functionality and enables a high degree of stabilization of the joint while ensuring a high degree of freedom of movement. Nevertheless, the bandage should be as simple as possible, and thus good handling, especially when wearing the bandage, should also be guaranteed.

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

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

[0007] The present invention also relates to a joint bandage for the wrist or ankle comprising an elastic tubular element and a strap element, wherein the tubular element has a first tubular half having a first end and a second tubular half having a second end, the strap element has a first end and a second end, the first end of the strap element is attached to or can be attached to the first tubular half, and the second end of the strap element is reversibly attachable to the strap element or the first tubular half, and in the worn state, The present invention relates to a joint bandage for the wrist or ankle, characterized in that the first end of the strap element is attached to the first tubular half and positioned on the yoke leg, and the strap element extends distally over the joint of the limb extremity from the first end to the base leg, extends medially around the base leg or middle leg, extends dorsally over the joint of the limb extremity to the yoke leg, thereby crossing itself, extends around the yoke leg, and is reversibly attached at the second end to the strap element or the first tubular half in the region of the yoke leg.

[0008] The present invention also relates to a joint bandage for the joints of the extremities, i.e., the wrist or ankle, comprising an elastic tubular element and a strap element, wherein the tubular element has a first tubular half having a first end and a second tubular half having a second end, the strap element has a first end and a second end, the first end of the strap element is attached to or can be attached to the first tubular half, the second end of the strap element is attached to or can be reversibly attached to the strap element or the first tubular half, and the strap element is at least 40 cm in length.

[0009] The strap element of the bandage according to the present invention can be attached to the wrist or ankle such that advantageous joint stabilization is achieved by the strap element itself, and as a result, a stabilization bar can be omitted if necessary, and it has been shown that the strap element allows for good freedom of movement despite the stabilization. The movement of the hand or foot within the restricted / supported area permitted by the strap element is associated with an increase in the amount of work to overcome the reaction force generated by the bandage. The strap element of the bandage according to the present invention can be attached in an advantageous route to the forearm / hand or lower leg / foot, which results in a significant improvement in stability compared to a strap that simply extends around the joint, even without a stabilization bar.

[0010] In the context of this invention, the joints of the extremities refer to the wrist and the ankle, also known as the ankle joint. The yoke leg refers to the forearm and lower leg, the base leg refers to the carpal and tarsal joints, and the metaleg refers to the metacarpal and metatarsal joints. This invention relates not only to bandages for humans but also to bandages for other mammals.

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

[0012] The joint bandage according to the present invention may or may not include a tubular element.

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

[0014] In this first embodiment, the present invention particularly relates to a joint bandage for a wrist or ankle comprising a strap element having a first end and a second end, wherein the strap element has at least two elastic portions and at least one non-elastic portion between the two elastic portions, and the second end of the strap element is attached to the strap element, or preferably reversibly attachable.

[0015] Preferably, the strap element has a fixing portion that can extend around the yoke leg, particularly the forearm or lower leg, and the fixing portion has two interconnectable regions, and by connecting the two regions, the fixing portion can be fixed to the yoke leg, particularly the forearm or lower leg. Thus, the strap element can be centered on itself by ring formation / ring bandage on the wrist, thereby forming its own "anchor" for fixing the strap element to itself.

[0016] Preferably, the strap element has a first end and a second end, the first end of the strap element is formed by the fixing portion and is attachable to the yoke leg, the second end of the strap element is reversibly attachable to the strap element, and in the fitted state, the first end of the strap element is positioned on the yoke leg by the fixing portion, the strap element extends distally over the joints of the limb extremities from the first end to the base leg, extends medially around the base or middle leg, extends dorsally over the wrist or ankle to the yoke leg, thereby crossing itself, extends around the yoke leg, and is reversibly attached to the strap element at the second end in the region of the yoke leg.

[0017] In alternative embodiments, a tubular element is assigned to a strap element. Such tubular elements are known to those skilled in the art. Preferably, the tubular element bridges the wrist or ankle.

[0018] Accordingly, the present invention also relates to a joint bandage for a wrist or ankle comprising a tubular element and a strap element having a first end and a second end, wherein the strap element has at least two elastic portions and at least one non-elastic portion between the two elastic portions, and the second end of the strap element is reversibly attachable to the strap element or the tubular element.

[0019] Accordingly, the present invention also relates to a joint bandage comprising an elastic tubular element and a strap element, wherein the tubular element has a first tubular half having a first end and a second tubular half having a second end, the strap element has a first end and a second end, the first end of the strap element is attached to or can be attached to the first tubular half, the second end of the strap element is reversibly attachable to the strap element or the first tubular half, and the strap element is at least 40 cm in length.

[0020] The present invention also relates to a joint bandage for the wrist or ankle comprising an elastic tubular element and a strap element, wherein the tubular element has a first tubular half having a first end and a second tubular half having a second end, the strap element has a first end and a second end, the first end of the strap element is attached to or can be attached to the first tubular half, and the second end of the strap element is reversibly attachable to the strap element or the first tubular half, and in the worn state, The present invention relates to a joint bandage for the wrist or ankle, characterized in that the first end of the strap element is attached to the first tubular half and positioned on the yoke leg, and the strap element extends distally over the joint of the limb extremity from the first end to the base leg, extends medially around the base leg or middle leg, extends dorsally over the joint of the limb extremity to the yoke leg, thereby crossing itself, extends around the yoke leg, and is reversibly attached at the second end to the strap element or the first tubular half in the region of the yoke leg.

[0021] The tubular element is preferably made from neoprene, woven fabric, or knitwear, such as knitted fabric or knitted material. Preferably, the tubular element has a proximal opening. Distally, the tubular element has a distal opening or can be designed as a glove or sock. Preferably, the tubular element also has a separate opening for the big toe or thumb.

[0022] Preferably, the joint bandage does not have a stabilizing bar. Surprisingly, it has been shown that the joint bandage according to the present invention, particularly having a tubular element, can omit the stabilizing bar and still achieve sufficient stability thanks to the strap guidance enabled by the strap element according to the present invention. However, it may be possible to additionally provide the possibility of inserting a stabilizing bar into the joint bandage, particularly the tubular element, at least temporarily, if necessary.

[0023] Joint bandages may have tension elements on tubular elements. These tension elements can be used to pre-form the body of the tubular element and / or to apply tension to the body of the tubular element so that the tubular element can be attached more easily. Even if the tension element could be designed as a bar, it would not be a stabilizing bar. This is because, due to its form and placement on the joint bandage, the tension element does not, should not, and cannot perform a joint stabilizing function, and merely prevents the tubular element from deforming, in particular from being compressed, in an undesirable way.

[0024] Pads can be attached to the tube elements as needed.

[0025] Preferably, the strap element is at least 40 cm long. When the joint bandage is in place, a strap element of at least 40 cm in length allows for a route of the strap around the forearm / lower leg, hand / foot, and the joints located between them, in accordance with the present invention.

[0026] The first end of the strap element is attached to the tube element or to itself in the area of ​​the yoke leg. The attachment of the first strap element can be reversible, for example, via a Velcro® fastener or via a press stud, or the strap element can be permanently attached to the tube element at its first end, or permanently attached to itself to form a loop. The strap element then extends around the joints of the extremities of the limbs as described above.

[0027] Preferably, the second end portion of the strap element is reversibly attachable to the strap element or the tube element. When a region, such as a Velcro (registered trademark) fastening region, is provided on the strap element and / or the tube element to enable the second end portion of the strap element to be positioned at different locations, the reversible attachment enables the attachment to be loosened and, advantageously, the strap element to be tightened.

[0028] Preferably, the strap element has at least two elastic portions and at least one inelastic portion between the two elastic portions. Preferably, the strap element has alternately arranged elastic and inelastic portions. In the case of a completely elastic and stretchable strap element, an uncomfortable tightening may occur, especially in the region of the thumb or big toe. With a completely inelastic strap element, the hand or foot is fixed too tightly and the adjustment function of stabilization cannot be ensured. The combination of elastic and inelastic portions within the strap element can advantageously overcome these problems.

[0029] Preferably, the elastic portions of the strap element are elastically stretchable. When tension is applied by pulling the strap element during the wearing of the bandage, this elastically stretchable portion enables the strap element to extend at a specific portion, and when the bandage is removed, the strap element returns to its relaxed basic state.

[0030] Preferably, at least one elastic portion of the strap element extends non-perpendicularly to the pivot axis of the wrist or ankle being affected. Preferably, at least one elastic portion of the strap element extends at an angle of 30 to 180 degrees, more preferably 35 to 170 degrees, particularly preferably 40 to 50 degrees, especially about 45 degrees, with respect to the pivot axis.

[0031] Preferably, the elastic portion of the strap element extends to the second end portion of the strap element or the attachment region of the second end portion of the strap element.

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

[0033] Preferably, at least one elastic portion of the strap element extends over the back or palm of the hand, or over the top or sole of the foot, and / or at least one non-elastic portion extends along the edge of the hand or the edge of the foot. Preferably, at least one non-elastic portion extends along the edge of the hand or the edge of the foot.

[0034] Suitable materials for strap elements and for the elastic and inelastic parts of strap elements are known to those skilled in the art.

[0035] Preferably, the strap element has at least one tapered portion. The tapered portion is positioned on the strap element so as to be located in the area of ​​the big toe or big toe when worn. Thus, the tapered portion is positioned in the area between the big toe and the index finger, or between the big toe and the adjacent toe, and this taper advantageously fits into the narrow space between the fingers or toes. The taper can take the form of a cut-out arch or can be formed by a narrow portion of the strap's area. Alternatively, the strap element may have a hole into which the big toe or big toe can be inserted at this position.

[0036] The tapered portion is preferably inelastic.

[0037] Preferably, the strap element has at least one portion in the form of a parallelogram, curve, or kink. Preferably, the strap element has at least one portion in the form of a parallelogram. The portion in the form of a parallelogram, curve, or kink forms an oblique portion within the path of the strap element, which results in a particularly well-fitted path of the strap element in the joint region.

[0038] Preferably, the parallelogram-shaped, curved, or kinked portions are inelastic.

[0039] Preferably, an elastic portion exists between the inelastic tapered portion and the inelastic portion in the form of a parallelogram, curve, or kink.

[0040] Preferably, the strap element has at least one tapered portion and at least one portion in the form of a parallelogram, curve, or kink.

[0041] Preferably, the strap element has a first elastic portion, a first inelastic portion, a second elastic portion, a second inelastic portion, and a third elastic portion in a continuous manner, wherein the first inelastic portion has a portion in the form of a parallelogram, curve, or kink, and the second inelastic portion has a taper.

[0042] Preferably, the first elastic portion is further allocated to an inelastic reserve portion.

[0043] Preferably, the strap element comprises at least two reversibly interconnectable strap components.

[0044] Preferably, the strap element comprises a first strap portion element having the first end and a second strap portion element having the second end, wherein the second strap portion element is elastic.

[0045] Preferably, the first strap portion element and the second strap portion element are reversibly interconnectable via a third end on the first strap portion element and a fourth end on the second strap portion element, preferably the fourth end on the second strap portion element having a connecting element, the connecting element allowing the second strap portion element to be reversibly attached to the tube element without the first strap portion element. In this preferred embodiment, the second strap portion element can be used without the first strap portion element as a cuff, for example, positioned around the wrist or ankle. This allows the bandage to be advantageously adapted to the wearer's exercise intensity, either during the patient's rehabilitation process or independently of rehabilitation, for example, by using both strap portion elements as described in a first treatment step, then using only the second strap portion element as a cuff around the wrist or ankle in a second optional treatment step, and using the tube element as a compression cuff in a third optional treatment step. However, the ease of putting on and taking off the bandage using such a first strap element is also advantageous in other aspects, such as during sports or while driving a car.

[0046] Naturally, the strap element can also be designed as a single component if, for example, prevention or treatment using the strap pathway described herein is desired.

[0047] A further embodiment of the joint bandage for the wrist or ankle according to the present invention comprises a strap element having a first end and a second end, wherein the strap element has at least two elastic portions and at least one non-elastic portion between the two elastic portions, and the second end of the strap element is attached to or reversibly attachable to the strap element. In this embodiment, a tubular element may or may not be provided. In this embodiment, the strap element can extend around the hand or foot and form a loop extending between the thumb / big toe and the index finger / second toe. The elastic portions of the strap are positioned on the palm or outer surface of the hand, or on the inner surface or outer surface of the foot, and the two non-elastic portions are positioned on the edge of the hand or edge of the foot so as to be fixed in position and prevent digging in. The loop is formed by connecting the second end of the strap element to the central portion of the strap element. From this connection area to the first end of the strap element, the strap element extends over the joint to the forearm or lower leg. On the forearm or lower leg, the first end of the strap element may be connected to a relatively short tube element, or the first end of the strap element may form a fixing portion as described above, thereby allowing the strap element to be directly attached to the forearm or lower leg. The connection area of ​​the strap may be located either above or below the hand or foot, depending on which direction of movement should be restricted.

[0048] Those skilled in the art can easily combine the elements described in the various embodiments of the joint bandage according to the present invention.

[0049] Further preferred embodiments are shown in the examples, drawings, and dependent claims, but should not be understood as limiting.

[0050] The movement of the hand or foot within the restricted / supported area permitted by the strap element is associated with an increase in the amount of work required to overcome the reaction force generated by the bandage. The required force increases until further movement in the restricted / supported direction becomes impossible. From a certain joint position, a reaction force is generated by the strap guide, similar to a lasso, which, under stress, further tightens the object and thus secures the object more firmly. This allows for the advantageous omission of a stabilizing bar in the shown embodiment. [Brief explanation of the drawing]

[0051] [Figure 1a] An embodiment of a wrist bandage having a tubular element according to the present invention is shown. [Figure 1b] An embodiment of a wrist bandage having a tubular element according to the present invention is shown. [Figure 2a] The first part of the strap element according to the present invention is shown. [Figure 2b] The first part of the strap element according to the present invention is shown. [Figure 3a] Figures 2a and 2b show the second part of the strap element. [Figure 3b] Figures 2a and 2b show the second part of the strap element. [Figure 4a] Two alternative embodiments of the strap element are shown. [Figure 4b] Two alternative embodiments of the strap element are shown. [Figure 5] Figures 3a and 3b show the second part of the strap element. [Figure 6] This shows the various steps involved in attaching strap elements to tube elements. [Figure 7] This shows the various steps involved in attaching strap elements to tube elements. [Figure 8] This shows the various steps involved in attaching strap elements to tube elements. [Figure 9] This shows the various steps involved in attaching strap elements to tube elements. [Figure 10] This shows the various steps involved in attaching strap elements to tube elements. [Figure 11a] This illustrates the transmission of force when the hand is moved. [Figure 11b] This illustrates the transmission of force when the hand is moved. [Figure 12] A schematic diagram of a different ankle bandage according to the present invention is shown. [Figure 13] A schematic diagram of a different ankle bandage according to the present invention is shown. [Figure 14] A schematic diagram of a different ankle bandage according to the present invention is shown. [Figure 15] A schematic diagram of a different ankle bandage according to the present invention is shown. [Figure 16] A schematic diagram of a different ankle bandage according to the present invention is shown. [Figure 17a] An alternative embodiment of a wrist bandage is shown. [Figure 17b] An alternative embodiment of a wrist bandage is shown. [Figure 18a] Figures 17a and 17b illustrate the potential for further applications of alternative embodiments. [Figure 18b] Figures 17a and 17b illustrate the potential for further applications of alternative embodiments. [Modes for carrying out the invention]

[0052] Figures 1a, bFigure 1a shows a wrist bandage (100) according to the present invention in an embodiment having a tube element (50) on the right wrist (1000). The strap element (10) according to the present invention is attached to the tube element (50) which is positioned around the area of ​​the forearm (1001), wrist (1000), and hand (1002) adjacent to the wrist (1000) to stabilize the wrist (1000). Figure 1a shows the wrist bandage (100) on the back of the hand, and Figure 1b shows the wrist bandage (100) on the palm. The tube element (50) has a first tube half (51) having a first end and a second tube half (52) having a second end, and has 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 Velcro® connector, and the second end (12) of the strap element (10) is reversibly attachable to the strap element (10) or the first tube half (51) via a Velcro® connector, 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 distally across the wrist (1000) from the first end to the back of the hand (1002), extends around the hand (1002) on the inside of the hand, and then extends into the space between the thumb and index finger. From there, the strap element (10) extends dorsally over the wrist (1000) and returns to the forearm (1001), thereby crossing itself. Next, the strap element (10) is wrapped around the forearm (1001) and secured to itself with Velcro® at the second end (12) within the forearm region near the wrist. The force applied by the strap element (10) can be adjusted by applying tension to the strap element (10) and positioning the second end (12) accordingly. This bandage does not require a stabilization bar.

[0053] Figure 2a,bFigures 1a and 1b show the strap element (10) of the joint bandage according to the present invention. Figure 2A shows the outside of the strap element (10), and Figure 2B shows the inside of the strap element (10). The strap element (10) is approximately 64 cm long when unstretched and has multiple alternately arranged elastic and inelastic sections. The first end (11) has a first inelastic section (13), which allows the strap element to be attached to the tube element via a Velcro® element (11a). This is followed by a first elastic section (14). This is followed by a second inelastic section (15), which is designed in the shape of a parallelogram and thus shifts the path of the strap. This is followed by a short second elastic section (16), and then a third inelastic section (17) having a tapered section (17c) in the shape of a notched arch. When worn, this tapered section is located between the thumb and index finger, and the strap element (10) rests comfortably in this area. This is followed by another short third elastic section (18), which is connected to a longer fourth elastic section (20) via a Velcro® connector (19). The fourth elastic section (20) ends with a Velcro® element at the second end (12) of the strap element (10), which is no longer visible.

[0054] The strap element (10) can be divided into a first sub-element (21) and a second sub-element (22) by a Velcro® connector (19).

[0055] The elastic portions (14, 16, 18, 20) of the strap element (10) allow the strap element (10) to stretch as needed when worn, while the non-elastic portions (13, 15, 17, 19) of the strap provide the necessary force transmission to the bandage and thus contribute to wrist stabilization. The non-elastic portions are particularly useful in preventing or stopping the hand from moving to undesirable, especially unhealthy, positions.

[0056] Figures 3a, bFigures 1a and 1b show the strap element (10) of the joint bandage according to the present invention. Figure 3A shows the outside of the strap element (10), and Figure 3B shows the inside of the strap element (10). The entirety of the second part (22) is seen, which has a second end (12) of the strap element (10) and a fourth elastic part (20) ending therewith a Velcro® element (12a). The fourth elastic part (20) is reversibly connected to the Velcro® element (19b) of the first part (21) by a Velcro® element (19a), the entirety of which is not shown, but only the ends of the third elastic part (18) and third non-elastic part (17) are seen.

[0057] Figures 4a, b Figures 2a,b and 3a,b schematically show alternative simplified embodiments of the first (10a) and second (10b) strap elements. In Figure 4a, the strap element (10a) comprises only a first elastic portion (14a), a second elastic portion (20a), and an intermediate inelastic portion (17a) having a taper for inter-toe space. Figure 4b shows an embodiment of the strap element (10b) having a first elastic portion (14b), a first inelastic portion (15b) formed as a parallelogram, a short intermediate elastic portion (16b), a tapered second inelastic portion (17b), and an elastic end (20b).

[0058] Figure 5 The diagram shows a second portion (22) of a strap element having a fourth elastic portion (20), the fourth elastic portion (20) having a Velcro® element (19a) with a fish-mouth Velcro® for securely connecting the second portion (22) to the first portion, and the other end of the fourth elastic portion (20) having a second end (12) of the strap element having a Velcro® element (12a) for fixing to a strap element or tube element.

[0059] Figures 6 to 10 show various steps in attaching the strap element (10) to the tube element (50) of the joint bandage (10) according to the present invention.

[0060] Figure 6The first step is shown in which the strap element (10) is attached to the first half (51) of the tube element (50) via a Velcro® element at the first end (11) of the strap element (10). The first non-elastic portion (13) extends obliquely distally toward the wrist. A tension element (54) inserted into or attached to the knitted fabric can also be seen, which prevents the stretched tube from being pulled together 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 wrist's pivot point. This allows this fixing point to create a large lever that very effectively restricts flexion. The pretension of the strap system can already be adjusted at this point by a moderate amount of dorsiflexion. The more the user dorsiflexes at this stage, the more stable the hand becomes. The stronger the tension applied to the basic element (10), the more effectively the bending / bending of the hand is counteracted.

[0062] Figure 7 This shows how the strap element (10) is further guided over the back of the hand, with the first inelastic part (13) and the first elastic part (14) on the back of the hand and the second inelastic part (15) on the outer edge of the hand. The strap element (10) is redirected inward into the palm, as close as possible to the metacarpophalangeal joint of the little finger. This results in better force transfer to the wrist, maximizing the lever effect. At the same time, the position of the strap element (10) at the base joints of the fingers is not perceived as obstructive, as the second inelastic part (15) is not perceived as sharp. The first elastic part (14) on the back of the hand also slightly restricts radial movement.

[0063] Figure 8The palm is shown, and the basic element (10) comes from the left by the second inelastic section (15) and passes through the palm and the second half (52) of the tube element (50) by the second elastic section (16). This is followed by the third inelastic section (17), which wraps between the thumb and index finger towards the back of the hand with a curved taper (17c). Despite the taper (17c), this section is sufficiently wide and, being inelastic, does not dig in. Tensile loads generated during flexion and extension are distributed over as wide an area as possible. Alternatively, the third inelastic section (17) could be designed as a thumb opening. In this case, the generated force is distributed over the thumb muscles. The third inelastic section (17) also provides a desirable protective position for the thumb.

[0064] Figure 9 The lateral aspect of the hand is shown. The third inelastic portion (17) is followed by the third elastic portion (18). This allows for radius and limited ulnar movement and also contributes to load absorption during flexion. Thus, the first sub-element (21) forms a triangle in the hand region that absorbs flexion movement. In this way, the first sub-element (21) ends on the back of the hand and connects to the second sub-element (22), which has a fourth elastic portion (20), via a Velcro® connector (19).

[0065] You can see how the third elastic portion (18), the Velcro® element (19), and the fourth elastic portion (20) intersect with the first non-elastic portion (13) and the first elastic portion (14).

[0066] Figure 10 This shows how the fourth elastic portion (20) is wrapped around the ulnar margin of the forearm. By attaching the second partial element (22) to the radius in this manner, additional compression and stabilization can be provided. This also has a stabilizing and relieving effect on the carpal tunnel and carpal ligaments. The second partial element (22) can be attached to a strap element (10) or a tube element (50) at its second end (12), which has a Velcro® element (12a) thereon, resulting in a strap element path as shown in Figures 1a and 1b.

[0067] Dividing the hand into elastic and inelastic parts restricts force transmission during palmar flexion, but does not restrict hand movement during dorsiflexion. Therefore, the hand can move freely in this direction.

[0068] Figures 11a and 11b illustrate the force transmission (70) of the strap element (10) when the hand moves radially (Figure 11a) or ulnarly (Figure 11b). In the case of radial movement, the force is buffered by the first elastic part, which merely allows the radial movement and restricts it to stabilize. When the hand moves ulnarly, the force is buffered by the third and fourth elastic parts, which merely allow the ulnar movement and restrict it to stabilize.

[0069] Figures 12-16This schematically illustrates an ankle bandage (200) according to the present invention in an embodiment having a tube element (250) on the right ankle (2000). A strap element (210) according to the present invention is attached to the tube element (250) and is positioned around the area of ​​the lower leg (2001), ankle (2000), and foot (2002) adjacent to the ankle (2000) to stabilize the ankle (2000). The tube element (250) has a first tube half (251) having a first end and a second tube half (252) having a second end. The strap element (210) has a first end (211) and a second end (212). The first end (211) of the strap element (210) is attached to the first tube half (251) via a Velcro® connector, and the second end (212) of the strap element (210) is reversibly attachable to the strap element (210) or the first tube half (251) via a Velcro® connector, in this case attached to the strap element (210). The first end of the strap element (210) is attached to the first tube half (51) and positioned on the lower leg (2001). The strap element (210) extends from the first end distally across the ankle (2000) to the instep of the foot (2002) and extends around the foot (2002) on the sole of the foot (2003). From there, the strap element (210) extends dorsally over the ankle (2000) and returns to the lower leg (2001), thereby crossing itself. Next, the strap element (210) is wrapped around the lower leg (2001) and secured to itself with Velcro® at the second end (212) within the region of the lower leg near the ankle.

[0070] Therefore, the path of the strap element (210) shown herein corresponds to the path of the hand strap element shown in Figures 1a to 11b, except that the strap element does not extend into the space between the big toe and the adjacent toe, and such a configuration is also possible. In this case as well, the strap element (210) has elastic and non-elastic parts, and their arrangement on the foot and leg corresponds to the arrangement of the parts shown above on the hand and arm. For example, the portion over the sole of the foot is elastic, as is the second end region of the strap element, while the portion over the side of the foot is non-elastic. In this embodiment, the strap element (210) is a single part and does not have separable sub-elements. Those skilled in the art can adapt all other embodiments of the illustrated wrist bandage (100) to an ankle bandage (200).

[0071] Figures 17a, b and 18a, b This schematically illustrates a further embodiment of the wrist bandage (300) according to the present invention in an embodiment having a short tubular element (350) on the right wrist (1000). A strap element (310) according to the present invention is attached to the tubular element (350). Figures 17a and 18a show the wrist bandage (300) on the back of the hand, and Figures 17b and 18b show the wrist bandage (300) on the palm. The strap element (310) has a first end (311) and a second end (312), the first end (311) of the strap element (310) is attached to the tubular element (350) via a Velcro® connector, and the second end (312) of the strap element (310) is attached to the strap element (310). This bandage also does not require a stabilization bar.

[0072] The strap element 310) also has elastic and non-elastic portions, which, in principle, correspond to those of the wrist bandage in Figures 1a to 11b with respect to placement on the hand and arm, even though the path of the strap element differs. For example, the portion over the palm in Figure 17b and the portion over the back of the hand in Figure 18a are elastic, as are the second end region of the strap element, while the portion over the side of the hand is non-elastic. In this embodiment, the strap element (210) is a single component and does not have detachable sub-elements. Those skilled in the art can adapt all other embodiments of the exemplary wrist bandage (100) to the embodiment (300) shown herein.

Claims

1. Joint bandages (100, 200) for the wrist (1000) or ankle (2000), It comprises a strap element (10, 210) having a first end (11, 211) and a second end (12, 212), The second ends (12, 212) of the strap elements (10, 210) are attached to the strap elements (10, 210) or tube elements (50, 250), or are reversibly attachable. The strap element (10, 210) has a first elastic portion (14), a second elastic portion (16), a third elastic portion (18), a first inelastic portion (15) between the first elastic portion (14) and the second elastic portion (16), and a second inelastic portion (17) between the second elastic portion (16) and the third elastic portion (18) in a continuous manner. The first inelastic portion (15) has a portion that is parallelogram-shaped, curved, or bent. The joint bandage (100, 200) is characterized in that the second inelastic portion (17) has a taper.

2. The strap elements (10, 210) have fixing portions that can extend around the yoke legs (1001, 2001), The joint bandage (100, 200) according to claim 1, wherein the fixing portion has two interconnectable regions, and the fixing portion can be fixed to the yoke leg (1001, 2001) by connecting the two regions.

3. The strap element (10, 210) has a first end (11, 211) and a second end (12, 212), The first ends (11, 211) of the strap elements (10, 210) are formed by the fixing portion and are attachable to the yoke legs (1001, 2001). The second ends (12, 212) of the strap elements (10, 210) are reversibly attachable to the strap elements (10, 210). In the fitted state, the first ends (11, 211) of the strap elements (10, 210) are positioned on the yoke legs (1001, 2001) by the fixing portion, and the strap elements (10, 210) extend distally over the joints (1000, 2000) at the extremities of the limbs from the first ends (11, 211) to the basil bones (1002, 2002), and medially to the basil bones (1002, 2002) or the midbone (200 The joint bandage (100, 200) according to claim 2, extending around (3), extending dorsally over the wrist (1000) or ankle (2000) to the yoke leg (1001, 2001), thereby crossing itself, extending around the yoke leg (1001, 2001), and reversibly attached to the strap element (10, 210) at the second end (12, 212) in the region of the yoke leg (1001, 2001).

4. The joint bandage according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the second ends (12, 212) of the strap elements (10, 210) are attached to the strap elements (10, 210) or are reversibly attachable.

5. It comprises elastic tube elements (50, 250) and strap elements (10, 210), The tube element (50, 250) has a first tube half (51, 251) having a first end and a second tube half (52, 252) having a second end. The strap element (10, 210) has a first end (11, 211) and a second end (12, 212), The first ends (11, 211) of the strap elements (10, 210) are attached to or can be attached to the first tube halves (51, 251). The second ends (12, 212) of the strap elements (10, 210) are reversibly attachable to the strap elements (10, 210) or the first tube halves (51, 251). In the fitted state, the first end of the strap element (10, 210) is attached to the first tube half (51, 251) and positioned on the yoke leg (1001, 2001), and the strap element (10, 210) extends distally over the joints (1000, 2000) of the limb distally from the first end to the basil bone (1002, 2002), and extends medially around the basil bone (1002, 2002) or the midbone (2003), and the yoke leg (1001, 2 The joint bandage (100, 200) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that it extends dorsally over the joints (1000, 2000) at the extremities of the limbs up to 001), thereby crossing itself, extending around the yoke legs (1001, 2001), and being reversibly attached at the second end (12, 212) to the strap element (10, 210) or the first tube half (51, 251) in the region of the yoke legs (1001, 2001).

6. The joint bandage (100, 200) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein at least one elastic portion of the strap element (10, 210) extends over the back of the hand or the palm, or over the top of the foot or the sole of the foot, and / or at least one non-elastic portion extends along the edge of the hand or the edge of the foot.

7. The joint bandage (100, 200) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a non-elastic spare portion (13) is further allocated to the first elastic portion (14).

8. The joint bandage (100, 200) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the strap elements (10, 210) comprise at least two reversibly interconnectable strap portion elements.

9. The strap element (10, 210) comprises a first strap portion element having the first end (11, 211) and a second strap portion element having the second end (12, 212), The joint bandage (100, 200) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the second strap portion element is elastic.

10. The joint bandage (100, 200) according to claim 9, wherein the first strap portion element and the second strap portion element are reversibly interconnectable via a third end on the first strap portion element and a fourth end on the second strap portion element.

11. The joint bandage (100, 200) according to claim 10, wherein the fourth end on the second strap portion element is provided with a connecting element, and the second strap portion element is reversibly attached to the tube element (50, 250) without the first strap portion element by the connecting element.

12. The joint bandage (100, 200) according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the joint bandage (100, 200) does not have a stabilizing bar.

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