US20120012118A1 - Therapeutic boots stabilazation wedge - Google Patents
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- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
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- A61F5/0102—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces specially adapted for correcting deformities of the limbs or for supporting them; Ortheses, e.g. with articulations
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- the fastener elements 26 and 28 are located substantially at opposite ends of the strap 24 .
- the spacing of the fastener elements 26 and 28 is such to advantageously engage the fastener segments 12 and 14 .
- the fastener element 26 is located proximate the stabilization block 20 or 22
- the fastener element 28 is located on the elongated strap 24 opposite the fastener element 26 .
Abstract
A device for stabilizing a limb, typically when the limb is in a therapeutic boot. A wedge-shaped stabilization block includes an outwardly-extending tether. A fastener in the form of spaced fastener elements is located on the tether for securing the stabilization block in place.
Description
- This application in a continuation of co-pending U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/855,560, filed Sep. 14, 2007, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
- This invention relates to stabilization of a limb in a patient setting, and in particular to a device for use as an adjunct for limb stabilization.
- In U.S. Pat. No. 7,798,984, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference, which issued Sep. 21, 2010 and is assigned to the assignee of the present application, a heel ulcer prevention and cushioning boot is disclosed and described. The boot provides heel support and comfort, as well as proper positioning of a patient's leg to avoid creating other problems, such as ulcers.
- It may be desirable to provide a device for maintaining or promoting a desired orientation of a limb while providing additional stabilization to maintain the proper limb orientation. The present invention provides that additional stabilization.
- The invention is directed to a device for stabilizing a limb, comprising a stabilization block, a tether secured to and extending from the block, and a fastener for securing the stabilization block in place for supporting the limb.
- In accordance with one form of the invention, the stabilization block is elongated and generally triangular in cross-section. The tether comprises an elongated strap, with the fastener comprising a pair of spaced fastener elements on the strap. In one form of the invention, the fastener elements comprise hook-and-loop fasteners which are located substantially at opposite ends of the strap, with one located proximate the block and the other located at the opposite end of the tether.
- In another form of the invention, a pair of stabilization blocks is provided, with the blocks being spaced apart and with the tether extending between and secured to the respective blocks.
- The invention is described in greater detail in the following description of examples embodying the best mode of the invention, taken in conjunction with the drawing figures, in which:
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a therapeutic boot for which the invention of the present application is particularly suitable, -
FIG. 2 is an elevational view of the boot ofFIG. 1 , having the stabilization wedge of the invention in place, -
FIG. 3 is a perspective view similar toFIG. 1 , with the stabilization wedge in place and showing how a patient's leg is supported, -
FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the stabilization wedge, and -
FIG. 5 is an elevational view of the wedge ofFIG. 4 . - The stabilization wedge shown in the figures and described herein is particularly suitable for use in combination with a therapeutic boot, such as the
boot 10 illustrated inFIG. 1 . As disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 7,798,984, issued Sep. 21, 2010, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference, theboot 10 includes a leg engaging portion and a foot engaging portion and a leg-accepting aperture extending along the front side of the boot. Theboot 10 includes hook-and-loop fastener segments - A
stabilization block 20 is shown inFIGS. 2 and 3 , and an alternativeembodiment stabilization block 22 is shown inFIGS. 4 and 5 . Theblock 20 shown inFIGS. 2 and 3 differs from theblock 22 shown inFIGS. 4 and 5 in the particular cross-sectional configuration. As shown inFIG. 3 , theblock 20 is generally trapezoidal in cross-section, while theblock 22 shown inFIGS. 4 and 5 is generally triangular in cross section. Other shapes of theblocks - A
tether 30 is secured to and extends from bothblock 20 andblock 22. Thetether 30 shown in the figures comprises anelongated strap 24, and may be secured to therespective block block elongated strap 24. Thestrap 24 shown in the drawings is generally flexible, and can be made of any suitable material, such as plastic or fabric. Theblock - As shown in the drawing figures, the
blocks boot 10, a fastener is provided in the form of a pair of spacedfastener elements strap 24. Thefastener elements fastener segments segments elements fastener segments fastener elements block boot 10 as illustrated in the drawing figures, the hook and loop elements engage and hold theblock - As shown in the figures, the
fastener elements strap 24. The spacing of thefastener elements fastener segments fastener element 26 is located proximate thestabilization block fastener element 28 is located on theelongated strap 24 opposite thefastener element 26. - While the
fastener elements loop fastener segments - As is evident from the figures and the disclosure herein, the
stabilization block boot 10. If desired, theblocks fastener element 26, there can be a second block proximate thefastener element 28. Thus, both sides of theboot 10 can be stabilized if needed. - The shape of the
block boot 10 and the use in connection with the boot. While two types ofblocks - It should be noted that the disclosure is not limited to the embodiment described and illustrated as examples. A large variety of modifications have been described and more are part of the knowledge of the person skilled in the art. These and further modifications as well as any replacement by technical equivalents may be added to the description and figures, without leaving the scope of the protection of the disclosure and of the present patent.
Claims (18)
1. A device for stabilizing a limb, comprising:
a. a stabilization block configured to impede rotation of the limb,
b. a tether secured to and extending from the stabilization block, the tether coupled with the limb, and
c. a fastener configured to couple the stabilization block with the limb.
2. The device according to claim 1 , further comprising a therapeutic boot configured to receive the limb, wherein the fastener is configured to be removably secured to the therapeutic boot.
3. The device according to claim 1 , in which the stabilization block is elongated and generally trapezoidal in cross-section.
4. The device according to claim 1 , in which the stabilization block is elongated and generally triangular in cross-section.
5. The device according to claim 1 , in which the fastener comprises a pair of fastener elements spaced apart from each other.
6. The device according to claim 1 , in which the fastener comprises at least one of a hook element and a loop element.
7. The device according to claim 1 , wherein the tether includes a proximal surface and a distal surface, wherein the proximal surface is closer to the limb than the distal surface, and wherein the fastener is disposed on the proximal surface.
8. The device according to claim 7 , wherein the stabilization block is disposed on the distal surface of the tether.
9. A device for stabilizing a limb, comprising:
a. a therapeutic boot configured to receive the limb,
b. a stabilization block configured to be removably coupled with the therapeutic boot and impede rotation of the therapeutic boot.
10. The device according to claim 9 , in which the stabilization block is elongated and generally trapezoidal in cross-section.
11. The device according to claim 9 , in which the stabilization block is elongated and generally triangular in cross-section.
12. The device according to claim 9 , in which the fastener and fastener segment each comprise a pair of fastener elements spaced apart from each other.
13. The device according to claim 9 , in which the fastener comprises at least one of a hook element and a loop element.
14. A device for stabilizing a limb, comprising:
a. a therapeutic boot configured to receive the limb,
b. a stabilization block configured to be removably coupled with the therapeutic boot and impede rotation of the therapeutic boot,
c. a tether secured to and extending from the stabilization block, the tether having a proximal surface and a distal surface, wherein the proximal surface is closer to the limb than the distal surface, and
d. a fastener configured to secure at least one of the stabilization block and tether to the therapeutic boot, the fastener disposed on the proximal surface of the tether.
15. The device according to claim 14 , in which the stabilization block is elongated and generally trapezoidal in cross-section.
16. The device according to claim 14 , in which the stabilization block is elongated and generally triangular in cross-section.
17. The device according to claim 14 , in which the fastener and fastener segment each comprise a pair of fastener elements spaced apart from each other.
18. The device according to claim 14 , in which the fastener comprises at least one of a hook element and a loop element.
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