272 results about "Orthotic device" patented technology

A jaw position correcting apparatus includes an orthotic device, a tractor, and orthotic helmet, wherein the tractor includes a pulled part and a helmet fixing part and the orthotic helmet includes a first covering part that covers a frontal region and left and right temporal regions of the head, a second covering part that covers an occipital region of the head, a pair of extending parts that extend downward from portions of the first covering part, a pair of third covering parts that extend forward from the extending parts along zygomatic arches, and a first fixing part provided on the first covering part and fixing the helmet fixing part and the pulled part includes a first locking part urged forward by a first elastic member, a second locking part urged upward by a second elastic member, and a third locking part urged upward by a third elastic member.

A kit for forming a foot orthotic, the kit comprising: two or more mid-foot components, each having a support region that is arched to respective extents such that each mid-foot component provides respectively different levels of arch support; and one or more rear-foot components configured to provide heel support, wherein the or each rear-foot component is removably attachable to each of the mid-foot components to form respective orthotics providing differing levels of arch and / or heel support.

The present application relates to an intelligent knee joint for human lower limb exoskeleton, prosthesis, or orthosis. The intelligent knee joint reproduces part or all of the biomechanical characteristics of the human knee joint by adopting a motor drive unit in combination with a controllable spring energy storage unit based on a magnetorheological damper, or adopts a controllable resistance unit in combination with a controllable elastic energy storage unit based on a magnetorheological damper, thereby helping the wearer to better reduce the burden of walking and regain or repair the walking function. The motor drive unit operates in generator mode and driver mode, and the energy recovery technology is used to reduce the power consumption of the intelligent knee joint and extend the working time of the device. In addition, the use of a controllable elastic energy storage unit based on a magnetorheological damper further reduces the energy consumption of the intelligent knee joint, while also simplifying the control difficulty of the knee joint.

An orthosis for support of a joint, adapted to the thumb or wrist, having sleeve-like main member made of an elastic material, adapted to envelop the joint and distal and proximal limb portions on either side of the joint, elastically deformable panel housed in a pocket formed in the main member, and non-elastic bracing device for bracing the main member and a proximal portion of the panel around the proximal limb portion, the panel being configured such that, over at least 50 % of the length of the main member along the limb portions, including a limb portion covered by the bracing device, the panel has a cross-section occupying more than 30 % of the perimeter of the underlying limb, the panel having a stiffness defined by a Young's modulus between S and 10 MPa, while the material forming the main member has a stiffness of a lower order of magnitude.

A cuff that is a semi-rigid polymer having a U-shaped base and integral wall partially circumnavigating said base. The base has screw holes for attachment to a shoe and the wall has button holes for attachment to a hoof. An equine cuff-and-shoe assembly is also provided where the cuff is attached to an equine shoe, preferable a shoe that covers substantially all the underside of a hoof. Additionally, the assembly can include an orthotic and / or a pulsing bladder that fits beneath the equine hoof on the inside top of the cuff assembly when the shoe / cuff assembly is employed. Method of use are also described.

The present disclosure describes sensor devices that can be readily integrated with prosthetic devices to provide sensing of force and torque applied to the prosthetic device during use. The sensor device includes an adaptor section that readily connects to standard prosthetic components and a base section. The base section has a deflectable portion and a fixed portion. Cantilevers in the deflectable portion house magnets and corresponding Hall effect sensors are housed in the fixed portion. When axial and / or torsional forces are applied, the cantilevers deflect relative to the fixed section and the Hall effect sensors provide a corresponding output that correlates to the axial and / or torsional forces applied.

Orthotic devices for providing arch support for the foot are disclosed. The orthotic device includes a base member, an arch support portion, and a plurality of connectors coupled to the base member at a first end and each connector of the plurality of connectors coupled at a second end to each arch member of the plurality of arch members. The orthotic devices provide continuous contact with the plantar surface of the foot during all phases of the gait cycle. In addition, the orthotic devices are assembled by coupling the connectors ends to the base member on one end and each arch member on the other end.

This utility model discloses an easily adjustable orthopedic orthotic device, mainly relating to orthopedic orthotic devices. It includes two clamps, a tightening structure, and an adjusting structure. A stabilizing plate is provided at one end of each clamp, and the clamps and stabilizing plates are connected via the adjusting structure. Several straps and several connecting straps are fixedly connected to the upper and lower surfaces of both clamps and the two stabilizing plates, respectively. The straps and connecting straps are connected via the tightening structure, which includes a shell. The shell is slidably connected to the straps and connecting straps. A rotating shaft is rotatably connected inside the shell, and a connecting shaft is rotatably connected to the inner wall of the shell. A rotating ring is fixedly connected to the arc surface of the connecting shaft. The advantages of this utility model are: it allows for convenient and rapid tightening of the orthopedic orthotic device, greatly improving the efficiency of its use, and it can be tightened according to the different limb shapes of different patients.

The application relates to the technical field of 3D scanning devices, in particular to a scanning device for 3D printing of an ankle-foot orthosis, which comprises a base, one end of the base is provided with a moving plate, the top of the moving plate is connected with a top plate, a through cavity is arranged between the moving plate and the top plate, a scanning mechanism is arranged between one end of the moving plate and the top plate, the scanning mechanism can rotate in the circumferential direction to perform circumferential scanning of a leg part and a foot part; the moving plate can move horizontally on the base through a moving mechanism to adjust the scanned part of the scanning mechanism. The scanning device for 3D printing of the ankle-foot orthosis can automatically scan three-dimensional data of the leg part and the foot part, manual scanning is not needed, the labor intensity of an operator is reduced, the scanning efficiency is improved, the device is scanned through the circular scanning mechanism, the structure volume is reduced, the whole device structure is simpler, the device is convenient to use and carry and is convenient to popularize to grass-roots athletes and training bases.

The invention relates to the field of orthopedic appliances for bone or joint non-surgical treatment and the field of electrotherapy, magnetic therapy and radiation therapy, in particular to a postpartum infrared rehabilitation treatment device which comprises a treatment bed, a pelvis containing groove is formed in the treatment bed, an infrared heater is arranged at the bottom of the pelvis containing groove, and a transparent bottom plate is arranged at the bottom of the pelvis containing groove. A mounting base is arranged at the tail of the treatment bed, two fixing plates are slidably arranged on the mounting base, a synchronous driving mechanism is arranged in the mounting base and used for driving the two fixing plates to be synchronously separated or synchronously drawn close, connecting plates are slidably arranged on the fixing plates, bandages are arranged on the connecting plates, one ends of the bandages are fixedly connected with the connecting plates, and the other ends of the bandages are fixedly connected with the connecting plates. And the other end of the bandage is detachably connected with the connecting plate. The problem that in the prior art, the whole repairing process is driven by two legs of a patient, and labor is consumed is solved.

The utility model discloses a flexible ankle wrapping type movable ankle orthosis which comprises a shank supporting part, a foot support, an elastic ankle hinge and a foot wrapping part. The lower end of the shank supporting part is rotationally connected with the rear end of the foot support through an elastic ankle hinge; the lower end face of the foot wrapping part is attached to the upper end face of the foot support, and the upper end of the foot wrapping part is sleeved with the lower end of the shank supporting part. The outer side of the lower end of the shank supporting part is detachably connected with a first nylon fastener tape used for fixing the shank supporting part and the foot wrapping part. The utility model has the advantages that the foot wrapping part is made of a high-elasticity, soft and durable polyethylene flexible material and can wrap the heel, the ankle, the instep and the sole, the stability and the supporting force of the ankle are kept, and the foot position is effectively controlled; compared with a traditional movable ankle orthosis, inward and outward turning of the ankle joint can be more effectively controlled, the ankle joint can have the motion range of partial dorsiflexion and plantar flexion, the orthosis effect can be better and more effectively achieved, and meanwhile motion of the ankle joint is not completely limited.

The utility model discloses an artificial limb orthosis and belongs to the field of rehabilitation equipment. Comprising a shank correction body, a thigh correction body rotationally arranged above the shank correction body and a heightening prosthesis arranged at the lower end of the shank correction body. The shank correcting body is composed of a first cylindrical shell with a first opening formed in the front side. A foot plate is integrally formed at the bottom of the first cylindrical shell; tightening structures for tightening the first opening are arranged on the first cylindrical shell and at the junction of the first cylindrical shell and the foot plate. The device has the advantages that an atrophic and deformed leg of a patient can be placed in the shank correcting body, then the thigh correcting body is fixed, the leg of the patient can be corrected, meanwhile, the leg of one side of the poliomyelitis patient is shorter than the other normal leg due to atrophic leg, the device is further provided with a height increasing prosthesis, and the height increasing prosthesis can be used for increasing the height of the poliomyelitis patient. Therefore, the patient is helped to realize leg balance.

The disclosure provides an orthotic brace including a tightening mechanism including a pair of belt pulley bases, a pair of strap pulley bases, a pair of cord segments, and elastic strapping, where each belt pulley base is connected to one of the pair of strap pulley bases via a cord segment, and where the elastic strapping elastically couples the pair of strap pulley bases together. Additionally, the orthotic brace includes a pair of belt arms, wherein each belt arm is configured to couple to one of the pair of belt pulley bases and extend outwardly from the tightening mechanism. The disclosure still further provides an orthotic brace that includes a pair of tightening straps, wherein each tightening strap is configured to couple with a distal end of a respective one of the pair of belt arms and further configured to couple with the tightening mechanism.

The disclosure provides an orthotic brace including a tightening mechanism including a pair of belt pulley bases, a pair of strap pulley bases, a pair of cord segments, and elastic strapping, where each belt pulley base is connected to one of the pair of strap pulley bases via a cord segment, and where the elastic strapping elastically couples the pair of strap pulley bases together. Additionally, the orthotic brace includes a pair of belt arms, wherein each belt arm is configured to couple to one of the pair of belt pulley bases and extend outwardly from the tightening mechanism. The disclosure still further provides an orthotic brace that includes a pair of tightening straps, wherein each tightening strap is configured to couple with a distal end of a respective one of the pair of belt arms and further configured to couple with the tightening mechanism.

The application provides an orthopedic device. In a first direction, the orthopedic device comprises a first lifting truss and a second lifting truss in sequence to lift a workpiece. When the workpiece is lifted, the direction of translation is a second direction. In the second direction, the orthopedic device comprises a first conveying line, a second conveying line and a third conveying line in sequence to convey the workpiece between the first lifting truss and the second lifting truss. An oil removal device and a roller straightening device are further arranged between the first lifting truss and the second lifting truss. The workpiece passes through the oil removal device on the first conveying line to remove oil. The workpiece passes through the roller straightening device on the second conveying line to be straightened. A detection station is further arranged between the second conveying line and the third conveying line. The orthopedic device further comprises a plurality of visual detection devices. The visual detection devices are used to detect the workpiece located in the detection station. In the scheme of the application, manual transportation and detection are not required in the whole process, the degree of automation is high, and the batch detection and orthopedic treatment of the workpiece are suitable.

A prosthetic or orthotic device (100) is described for implementation of a locomotion activity. The prosthetic or orthotic device (100) may cause an actuator (228) to perform a provide a first torque. Based on the first torque and one or more values of one or more parameters, the prosthetic or orthotic device (100) may perform a first portion of a flexion action. Subsequent to or during performance of the first portion of the flexion action, the prosthetic or orthotic device (100) may determine an angle associated with the prosthetic or orthotic device (100). Based on the angle, the prosthetic or orthotic device (100) may perform an adjustment of the one or more parameters. Based on the adjustment, the prosthetic or orthotic device (100) may perform a second portion of the flexion action. For example, the prosthetic or orthotic device (100) may perform the second portion while gradually increasing the one or more values.

Method for visualizing multiple sensor signals derived via electrodes from a limb or amputation stump to detect muscle activity, comprising the following steps: • Each signal is assigned a display direction and a display amount • The display direction represents exactly one signal • The displayed value represents the intensity of motor activity of either the respective muscle or its nerve. • The direction and magnitude of all signals are simultaneously displayed in real time on a display device as a single graphical object. • On the display device, reference objects that were saved during previous analysis sessions are displayed simultaneously with the object. • Reference contractions are used as reference objects. • Simultaneously with the visualization, a prosthetic or orthotic device is controlled with the signals, whereby the reference objects are used to parameterize the prosthetic or orthotic control.

Orthotic devices for providing arch support for the foot are disclosed. The orthotic device includes a base member, an arch support portion, and a covering for coupling the arch support portion to the base member. A method of providing continuous contact with the plantar surface of the foot during all phases of the gait cycle is also disclosed. In addition, methods of assembling and using the orthotic device are also disclosed.

The shoulder abduction orthosis comprises a bracket, a shoulder strap and a waist strap, the bracket comprises a waist frame and a shoulder frame, the waist frame is provided with an upper waist plate, a lower waist plate and a supporting frame, the upper waist plate and the lower waist plate are bendable tough plates, a plurality of vertically arranged reinforcing rib structures are arranged on the outer side of the upper waist plate and the outer side of the lower waist plate at equal intervals, and the waist frame and the shoulder frame are connected through the supporting frame. The upper waist plate and the lower waist plate are arranged up and down through the supporting frame and are respectively provided with two waist belt rings, the lower waist plate is provided with two shoulder belt rings, the supporting frame is provided with a mounting frame and an adjusting arm, the angle of the mounting frame is adjusted through the adjusting arm, and the shoulder frame is fixedly mounted on the mounting frame through screws. The shoulder abduction orthosis can be conveniently used by a user, and the body burden of the user is reduced.

A tracking device includes a housing that can be mounted to a patient or a prosthetic device or orthotic device of the patient. The tracking device can include communications circuitry, a position sensor, and processing circuitry. The position sensor is configured to detect position data regarding the patient. The processing circuitry is configured to receive the position data from the position sensor, determine one or more metrics regarding activity of the patient based on the position data, and use the communications circuitry to transmit at least one of the position data or the one or more metrics to a client device via the cellular network.

A modular joint assembly for a brace device for a joint is provided. The modular joint assembly can include an elongated upper arm that can be fastened to an upper leg strut of the brace device, and an elongated lower arm that can be fastened to a lower leg strut of the brace device. The upper arm and the lower arm can be connected with each other at a pivot axis about which the upper arm and the lower arm pivot relative to each other. One or both of the upper arm or the lower arm can be separated from another of the upper arm or the lower arm and replaced with a longer or shorter arm to change a location of the pivot axis in the brace device.

An orthotic apparatus and method that is operable to provide foot mapping of a user and provide guidance to an orthotic insert that mateably fits the user's foot. The present invention includes a kiosk wherein the kiosk includes an upright housing and a base member operably coupled thereto. The base member has a foot plate member thereon configured to have a user superpose their feet onto the upper surface thereof. The method of the present invention includes a plurality of steps that require the user to manipulate the position of their feet and further place increased pressure on various parts thereof. During manipulation of the feet the multitude of sensors embedded within the foot plate member provide surface data mapping of the bottom of the user's foot. The data mapping obtains a plurality of alternate measurements of three regions of the user's foot to provide guidance on a proper orthotic.

An example of a cuff system for use in an orthotic device having a muscle sensor system includes: a cuff shell that is at least semi-rigid and has a concave cross section, in a plane transverse to a length of the cuff shell, to accommodate attachment of the cuff shell to a limb; a fabric liner disposed in the cuff shell; and a sensor array including a set of sensor contacts, in coordination with the fabric liner, configured to attach to the fabric liner in alignment with a discontinuity of the cuff shell.

The application discloses a calculation method for calculating a correction area and intensity of abnormal force lines of lower limbs, and comprises the following steps: S1, placing a foot steadily in a neutral position, measuring a human body according to a structure of the human body ankle and foot and a reconstruction requirement, and obtaining corresponding parameter data; and S2, extracting corresponding reconstruction calculation parameters according to the obtained parameter data and the reconstruction requirement, and obtaining correction prediction data. The method can reasonably reconstruct a correction device, can determine an optimal wedge-shaped correction range and thickness through calculation of a trigonometric function, can be suitable for different correction devices such as correction shoes / correction insoles / orthoses, etc., can make the different correction devices all achieve optimal biomechanical adjustment results, and can be fitted to a continuous correction process, so that the reconstruction difficulty is avoided from being increased.

A sleeve or liner for a brace component in an orthopedic device, such that the brace component defines a peripheral contour and forms at least one unique feature. The sleeve or liner includes a main body having a peripheral contour arranged at least approximately to the peripheral contour and in size of the brace component. A predetermined pattern of frictional elements is formed by deposits, or a film of frictional material configured in at least one predetermined shape.

An assistive ankle support device is described, usable to improve the performance of ankle foot orthoses and exoskeletons. The device has a tubular vertical member arranged medially to a user's limb. The member carries a rotational bearing and a rotational element such as a pulley. The pulley is connected to a footplate. The footplate provides joint movement assistance or resistance to the user upon rotation of the pulley. The pulley is coupled to a leaf spring mounted internally to the tubular vertical member. A clutch mechanism selectively couples the leaf spring to the pulley via a ratchet. The clutch mechanism may be automatically controlled by a controller.

The utility model relates to an ingrown nail corrector. The ingrown nail corrector at least comprises two mounting pieces, a telescopic piece, an elastic assembly and two fixing pieces. The two installation parts are used for being pasted to the to-be-corrected part of the fingernail, the telescopic part is connected between the two installation parts, and the distance between the two installation parts can be adjusted. The elastic assembly comprises two elastic pieces which are connected with the two installation pieces respectively and arranged in the cavity of the telescopic piece in a penetrating mode. When the two installation parts are pasted on the fingernails, the elastic assembly and the telescopic part can respectively provide elastic force and contractile force acting on the two installation parts, so that the fingernails embedded into soft tissues can be corrected under the action of the elastic force and the contractile force. The elastic piece and the telescopic piece can be connected to the installation piece through the fixing piece, and the connection stability is improved. Therefore, according to the ingrown nail corrector provided by the embodiment of the invention, a user can conveniently and flexibly operate to adjust the distance between the two mounting pieces so as to adapt to nails of different sizes, and the ingrown nail correction effect can be further improved.