Foot drop ankle brace

The ankle brace addresses the challenge of easy application and comfort for patients with foot drop by using a knee-worn design with flexible materials and simple attachments, effectively supporting the ankle joint.

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Patent Information

Application Number
PCT/KR2024/021136
Authority / Receiving Office
WO · WO
Patent Type
Applications
Current Assignee / Owner
Priority Date
2024-03-28
Filing Date
2024-12-26
Publication Date
2025-10-02

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Technical Problem

Conventional foot drop orthoses are difficult to use for patients who have difficulty wearing shin-based devices due to long periods of bed rest, necessitating a design that can be easily put on and taken off, especially for those with lower extremity paralysis.

Method used

A foot drop ankle brace designed with a body part wrapping around the knee, a support part supporting the sole of the foot, and elastic connection parts to pull the support part upward, utilizing flexible fiber materials and hook-and-loop fasteners for easy attachment and adjustment.

Benefits of technology

The ankle brace provides comfortable, lightweight support for the ankle joint, allowing easy donning and doffing, and maintains the position and angle of the ankle without a complex configuration.

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Abstract

The present invention relates to a foot drop ankle brace. According to an embodiment of the present invention, the foot drop ankle brace may comprise: a body part for wrapping a user's knee; a body connection part connected to the rear of the body part, extending along the rear side of the knee of the user, and bent toward the sole of the user to support the sole; a support part coupled to a lower portion of the body connection part to support the sole; and an elastic connection part extending from both sides of the support part and coupled to both side surfaces of the body part to pull the support part upward by elastic force.
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