DE3335251A1

DE3335251A1 - Thigh cuff

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Publication number: DE3335251A1
Application number: DE19833335251
Authority: DE
Inventors: Otto Benglen Becker; Rudenz Küsnacht Tamagni
Original assignee: TEUFEL WILH JUL FA
Current assignee: TEUFEL WILH JUL FA
Priority date: 1983-09-29
Filing date: 1983-09-29
Publication date: 1985-04-11

Abstract

Thigh cuffs for orthopaedic purposes which are made of a thermoplastic and whose width can be adapted to suit the circumference of a thigh by means of an adjustable closure have the disadvantage in that overlapping edge regions of the cuff may be displaced relative to one another in the longitudinal direction of the thigh on movement of the latter, so that the cuff is no longer in contact with the correct place on the thigh and pressure points causing vascular congestion are produced. This is prevented, according to the invention, in that at least one slotted guide (11, 21; 11', 21') extending in the circumferential direction of the cuff is provided in the overlapping edge regions (1, 2) of the cuff. <IMAGE>

Description

Beschreibungdescription

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Oberschenkelmanschette der die Merkmale des Oberbegriffs des Anspruchs 1 aufweisenden Gattung.The invention relates to a thigh cuff which has the features of the preamble of claim 1 having genus.

Oberschenkelmanschetten dieser Art finden Verwendung bei hüftgelenksnahen Knochenverletzungen, bei Frakturenbehandlungen nach einer Operation sowie als Interimsprothesen nach einer Amputation und zur Herstellung von Gipsnegativen bei Kontaktschäften.Thigh cuffs of this type are used for those near the hip joint Bone injuries, in fracture treatment after an operation and as interim prostheses after an amputation and for the production of plaster negatives for contact shafts.

Bei bekannten Manschetten dieser Art erfolgt die Verbindung des überlappenden Endes mit dem an die Überlappung angrenzenden Teil der Manschette nach dem Anlegen der Manschette mittels einer Gurtschnalle oder auch mittels eines Klettenbandverschlusses. Hierbei besteht jedoch die Gefahr, daß sich das überlappende Ende bei Bewegung des Oberschenkels und insbesondere beim Sitzen gegenüber dem überlappten Ende in der Längsrichtung des Oberschenkels verschiebt, so daß der als Sitzring ausgebildete obere Rand der Manschette nicht mehr an dem gesäßnahen Bereich des Oberschenkels anliegt und zu Blutstauungen verursachenden Druckstellen führt.In known cuffs of this type, the connection of the overlapping takes place End with the part of the cuff adjacent to the overlap after application the cuff by means of a belt buckle or by means of a Velcro fastener. However, there is a risk that the overlapping end when moving the Thigh and especially when sitting opposite the overlapped end in the Shifts the longitudinal direction of the thigh, so that the seat ring designed as a seat upper edge of the cuff no longer on the area of the thigh near the buttocks and leads to pressure points that cause blood congestion.

Dieser Nachteil wird gemäß der Erfindung dadurch vermieden, daß die Manschette die im Kennzeichen des Anspruchs 1 angegebenen Merkmale und in vorteilhafter Weiterbildung der Manschette die Merkmale der Unteransprüche aufweist.This disadvantage is avoided according to the invention in that the Cuff the features indicated in the characterizing part of claim 1 and in more advantageous Further development of the cuff has the features of the subclaims.

In der Zeichnung ist ein Ausführungsbeispiel der erfindungsgemäßen Oberschenkelmanschette in schematischer Weise dargestellt.In the drawing is an embodiment of the invention Thigh cuff shown in a schematic manner.

Die dem Umfang eines Oberschenkels angepaßte, leicht kegelstumpfförmige, an ihrem oberen Rand sich etwas erweiternde Manschette weist sich in Umfangsrichtung überlappende Randbereiche 1 und 2 auf. In dem äußeren überlappenden Randbereich 1 sind in dem dargestellten Ausführungsbeispiel zwei Längsaussparungen 11 und 11' vorgesehen, die Führungen für über den überlappten Randbereich 2 überstehende zylindrische Vorsprünge 21 und 21' bilden. Diese Aussparungen 11 und 11' können auch durch an der Innenseite des überlappenden Randbereichs 1 angeordnete Nuten gebildet werden. Mittels des stufenlos verstellbaren Kniehebelverschlusses kann die Weite der Manschette dem Umfang des Oberschenkels oder auch dem an diesen angelegten Verband, beispielsweise einen Gipsverband, angepaßt werden, so daß er dicht an diesem anliegt und dem Oberschenkel, ohne daß sich die Enden 1 und 2 in Längsrichtung gegeneinander verschieben können, den erforderlichen Halt verleiht.The slightly frustoconical, adapted to the circumference of a thigh, the cuff, which widens slightly at its upper edge, points in the circumferential direction overlapping edge areas 1 and 2. In the outer overlapping edge area 1, two longitudinal recesses 11 and 11 'are in the illustrated embodiment provided, the guides for over the overlapped edge area 2 protruding cylindrical Form projections 21 and 21 '. These recesses 11 and 11 'can also go through the inside of the overlapping edge region 1 arranged grooves are formed. The width of the cuff can be adjusted using the continuously adjustable knee lever lock the circumference of the thigh or the bandage applied to it, for example a plaster cast, adjusted so that it fits snugly against this and the thigh, without the ends 1 and 2 being able to move against each other in the longitudinal direction, gives the necessary hold.

Claims

Thigh cuff claims ¼. i thigh cuff off thermoplastic plastic for orthopedic purposes with an overlapping Ends attached, a width adjustment enabling closing member, d a -d u r c h g e k e n n n z e i c h n e t that at one (1) of the two ends (1,2) at least a circumferential recess (11) and at the other end (2) a projection (21) sliding in this recess (11) is arranged.

2. thigh cuff according to claim 1, d a -d u r c h g e k e It is noted that the recess (11) is at the outer overlapping end (1) is arranged.

3. thigh cuff according to claims 1 and 2, d a d u r c h e k e n n n e i c h n e t that the recess (11) on the inside of the outer overlapping end (1) is arranged.

4. thigh cuff according to claims 1 and 2, d a d u r c it should be noted that the recess (11) is a slot.

5. thigh cuff according to one of claims 1 to 4, d a d u r c h e k e n n n z e i c h n e t that the closing member (3) in a center between two longitudinal recesses (11, 11 ') located planes is arranged.

6. thigh cuff according to one of claims 1 to 4, d a d u r c h e k e n n n n z e i c h n e t that in each case one above and one below one Longitudinal recess (11) or two longitudinal recesses (11, 11 ') located plane Closing member (3) is arranged.

7. thigh cuff according to claims 5 and 6, g e k e n n z e i h n e t d u r c h the use of at least one as infinitely adjustable Knee lever lock trained closing member (3).

8. thigh cuff according to one of claims 1 to 7, d a d u r c h e k e n n n n e i c h n e t that the overcapping outer end (1) as an the outer side of the thigh is formed rearwardly directed end.