9 results about "Walking boot" patented technology

A brace includes a lower leg shell configured to wrap around at least a portion of a lower leg of a wearer, a foot shell pivotally coupled to, and configured to rotate in relation to, the lower leg shell, a ROM limiting assembly configured to set upper and lower limits for the desired range of angles of plantarflexion and / or dorsiflexion, and an outer sole assembly hingedly coupled to an anterior edge of the foot shell. The brace is configured to hinge at a ball of the wearer's foot. When worn, the toes and ball of the wearer's foot are disposed on an anterior portion of the outer sole assembly, and portions of the wearer's foot proximal of the ball are disposed on the foot shell and within the desired range of angles of plantarflexion and / or dorsiflexion. A wedge spacer is also provided. Related methods are also provided.

This utility model discloses a carbon fiber ankle joint rehabilitation brace. The foot protector has a U-shaped curved surface to cover the heel and the inner and outer sides of the foot. An ankle joint cylindrical protrusion is located at the upper apex of the foot protector, directly opposite the ankle joint. An ankle joint cylindrical cover is located at the lower end of the leg protector, fitting around the outer periphery of the ankle joint cylindrical protrusion and rotating around it. A rotating pin is inserted at the center of the ankle joint cylindrical cover for rotatable connection with the ankle joint cylindrical protrusion. The foot protector, ankle joint cylindrical protrusion, ankle joint cylindrical cover, and leg protector are all made of carbon fiber. This carbon fiber ankle brace is lightweight, wearable, and convenient. It can be used with existing footwear, provides stable support and reduces imbalance, and can replace CAM walking boots for ankle injury recovery. It is suitable for most sports shoes.

An orthopedic walking boot includes a housing configured to encompass at least a user's foot, a mechanically adjustable ramp insert including a ramp surface and disposed in the housing, an adjusting mechanism configured to adjust an elevation angle of the ramp surface, and a mechanically adjustable lift configured to cause the mechanically adjustable ramp insert to descend within the housing as the ramp surface is elevated such that vertical displacement of the user's foot caused by elevation of the ramp surface is substantially attenuated. Related methods are also provided.

The invention relates to the field of walking boots, and discloses an inflatable walking boot for rehabilitation, comprising: a boot leg for accommodating a leg of a user; the boot body is connected to the downstream of the boot leg and used for containing the foot of a user; the bootleg is provided with air bag assemblies which are located on the two sides, corresponding to the shank of a user, of the bootleg, and when the bootleg is used, venous blood backflow of the leg of the user can be promoted in an active and passive stepped inflation mode, and lower limb deep venous thrombosis is prevented. The air bag assembly comprises a first air bag, a second air bag and a third air bag. The air bags are mutually independent and can be independently inflated and deflated. The three air bags can be connected with an air pump through the connecting ports and are independently and actively inflated and deflated. The pressure assembly is arranged at the bottom of the boot body, the pressure of the foot of the user during walking can be transmitted to the display screen on the surface of the boot body in real time, and therefore the user can clearly know the pressure of the foot of each step during walking, and then precise weight bearing can be carried out, and exercise can be carried out according to a made rehabilitation plan.

An orthopedic walker is disclosed that improves comfort and shock absorption during use by incorporating a flexure zone that deflects to ease the forces caused by the heel strike portion of a patient's gait. The flexure zone is created by cutting around the heel on the bottom of the sole to allow for the heel portion to flex. The exterior shell of the walker is may be made of a formable resilient material that when combined with an attached tongue structure reduces a volume of encapsulation of the lower limb. The shell encloses a padding on the inner side that may take the form of air / bladders and / or foam, and tabs on each side selectively engage receiving tabs on the inside lateral and medial side of the base upright portions. A separate tongue structure is used to enclose the foot and is made adjustable using various methods such as slits and novel connectors.

A boot includes a rigid outer shell including a base portion adjacent to a portion of a foot of a subject, a leg portion adjacent to a portion of a leg of the subject, and an ankle support portion integral with and coupling the base portion of the main body with the leg portion of the main body, the ankle portion of the main body being adjacent to two opposing sides of an ankle of the subject, the ankle support portion of the main body having one or more removable elements. A first one of the one or more removable elements, adjacent to a first one of the two opposing sides of the ankle, is configured to be removed from the rigid outer shell to aid in preventing contact between an incision area on the first side of the ankle of the subject and the rigid outer shell.

An air or walking boot accessory to enhance mobility and independence for individuals using orthopedic walking boots is disclosed. The accessory integrates with or removably attaches to conventional orthopedic or walking boots. The accessory includes a telescoping cane or pole having a plurality of apertures, an ergonomic handle, and an air shock relief member. A cane receiving member accommodates the cane and includes a spring button locking mechanism for secure height adjustment of the cane. In some embodiments, a forearm support crutch can be accommodated in the cane receiving member. A clip member securely attaches the device to the boot, while a slip-resistant cylindrical member enhances stability. Additionally, the device includes a dial weight indicator with a calibration mechanism to monitor and display the applied weight, ensuring users adhere to doctor-prescribed weight-bearing limits. A user can walk with support from the cane or other supporting member.

An orthopedic device, such as a leg walker or walking boot, includes a body formed from a resilient and air-impermeable material, the body forming an outer wall. A pump cover extends over a portion of the outer wall and forms a chamber with the outer wall. The pump cover secures to the outer wall such that the chamber is delimited by the outer wall and the pump cover. An inlet opening is defined by the outer wall and communicating with the chamber. An outlet opening is defined by the outer wall and communicates with the chamber. An airflow valve disposed of in the chamber. An outer wall forms a backing surface to the pump cover such that the chamber is only contained by the outer wall and the pump cover.