US3260259A - Abduction splint - Google Patents

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US3260259A
US3260259A US229040A US22904062A US3260259A US 3260259 A US3260259 A US 3260259A US 229040 A US229040 A US 229040A US 22904062 A US22904062 A US 22904062A US 3260259 A US3260259 A US 3260259A
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Nicholas C Connelly
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • 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
    • A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices ; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces
    • A61F5/0193—Apparatus specially adapted for treating hip dislocation; Abduction splints

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  • the invention pertains to an abduction splint, and particularly relates to an abduction splint of the type employed to treat congenital hip and dysplasia in infants.
  • an abduction splint it is the purpose of an abduction splint to abduct the thigh so that the pressure of the femoral head is exerted against the outer, upper border of the shallow acetabulum. Itis an object of the invention to provide an abduction splint which efficiently performs the above relationship and wherein the angle, degree of stress and location of abduction may be controlled and regulated. Furthermore, it is an object of the invention to provide an abduction splint wherein the splint has improved lateral stability and may be quickly attached to or removed from the infant.
  • the splint, in accord with the invention is also easily washable, sanitary, and relatively comfortable.
  • a further object of the invention is'to provide an abduction splint for infants which may be either fitted over or under a diaper, and wherein the construction is relatively-simple and inexpensive.
  • 'Another object of the invention is to provide a synthetic plastic abduction splint which is well ventilated and will minimize chafing and skin irritation due to the splint causing overheating of the infants skin temperature in the diaper region.
  • FIG. 1 is a front elevational view of an abduction splint in accord with the invention wherein the fastening means for the right thigh cuff is shown in the unfastened relation, whileA the left thigh cuff fastening means is shown in the operative or closed position, and
  • FIG. 2 is a back elevational view of the abduction splint showing the right inner thigh cuff tongue folded outwardly, and the fastening means of this cuff in the open or unfastened position.
  • the abduction splint in accord with the invention, includes a pair of thigh-encompassing cuffs and 12.
  • the cuffs 10 and 12 are preferably for-med of lightweight, flexible, non-toxic, polyethylene plastic sheets, and are provided at the edges thereof with padding 14, sewn to the cuff edges.
  • the cuffs are held in a substantially tu'bular configuration, being maintained in this shape by anterior and posterior crosspieces, whereby each cuff is provided with an upper access opening defined by the ends 16 and 18 of a cuff, FIG. l.
  • the padding 14 is also sewn to the ends of the cuffs, and the cuff padding preferably includes a foam, or similar material, enclosed within a soft covering such as synthetic leather, which is not pervious to moisture.
  • An inner tongue 20 of a soft flexible material is sewn at one end to the inside of each cuff adjacent the end 16 thereof, and is lof such length as to bridge the inside of the cuff ends upon the cuff being fitted about the infants thighs.
  • the preferred fastening means rfor maintaining the cuffs closed about the infants thighs employs a flexible ap 22 having an under surface 24 containing a loosely woven, high strength, fiber.
  • the flap 22 is sewn by a seam 26 to the cuff adjacent end 16 thereof.
  • the cuff end 18 is provided, on its exterior surface, with a strip 28, having rigid looped members defined thereon which will grip the fibers of the flap 22 upon the flap being pressed into engagement with the strip holding the iiap closed.
  • This type of fastening means is commercially available ice under the name Velcro, and for-ms no part of the invention.
  • the spacing of the cuffs 10 and 12 and the angle of abduction is maintained by the anterior crosspiece 30 and the posterior crosspiece 32, FIGS. l and 2, respectively.
  • the crosspieces 30 and 32 each consist of rigid metallic straps 34 and 36, and 34 and 36', respectively.
  • the straps 34 and 34' are attached to the cuff 10 by a pair of fastening means, such as screws 38 and 38, and the straps 36 and 36 are attached to the cuff 12 by a pair of similar fastening means 40 and 40.
  • the straps 34 and 36, and 34 and 36' are provided with a plurality of linearly disposed, evenly spaced holes 42 whereby overlapping of the straps permits alignment of the holes and permits adjustment of the crosspiece length and, hence, the spacing between the cuffs 10 and 12.
  • fastening means such as screws 44
  • the straps of the crosspieces 30 and 32 are formed of aluminum.
  • an I-shaped backpiece 46 formed of semirigid synthetic plastic sheet is affixed to the posterior crosspiece by means of the screws 44, and extends vertically above the crosspiece.
  • the lower portion 48 of the I-shaped backpiece is also provided with a plurality of holes, not shown, which are similarly spaced and sized with respect to the holes 42 formed in the posterior straps 34 and 36', whereby the backpiece may be attached to the posterior crosspiece 32 at any adjustment of the posterior crosspiece.
  • the backpiece 46 is formed 'by overlapping a pair of transparent polyethylene plastic sheets and connecting the two layers of sheets by sewing.
  • a relatively rigid stay 50 is sewn between the plastic sheets to enhance the rigidity of the vertical portion S2 of the backpiece.
  • a chest-encompassing strap is attached to the upper portion 54 of the backpiece.
  • the chest strap consists of a pair of straps 56 and 58.
  • One end of strap 56 is affixed to the backpiece by sewing and the other end is provided with an adjustable buckle 60, as shown in FIG. l.
  • the adjustable buckle may be varied in its position upon the associated strap 56, and a clip 62 affixed to one end of the st-rap 58 releasably attaches to the buckle 60.
  • the other end of strap 58 is attached to the upper backpiece portion 54.
  • Adjustability of the abduction angle of the splint is produced by bending the posterior and anterior crosspieces. Such bending of the anterior crosspiece is usually gradually distributed throughout the crosspiece intermediate the cuffs 10 and 12. Bending of the posterior crosspiece is preferably located at the portions which are intermedi-ate the cuff and the lower portion 48 of the backpiece.
  • the tongues 20 are tucked under the cuff ends 18 and the flaps 22 close the cuffs and maintain the closed relationship due to the engagement of the strip 28 with the fibers of the flap 22.
  • the backpiece portion 52 substantially aligns with the infants spine, and the chest straps 56 and 58 are adjusted to snugly encircle the infants chest and maintain the backpiece in the desired position.
  • the splint may be easily maintained in a sanitary condition.
  • the cuffs 10 and 12 only engage a portion of the infants thighs, overheating of the infant in the diaper region is prevented, and use of the flaps 22 and buckle 60 permits the splint to be ⁇ rapidly attached to and removed from the infant during diaper changes.
  • the backpiece and chest strap allow fullflexion of the back and assure that the splint will be maintained in the desired position.
  • An abduction splint for the treatment of hips of infants comprising, in combination, a pair of thigh-receiving cuffs each having front and rear portions, a formable anterior crosspiece interposed between and affixed to said front portions of said cuffs, a formable posterior crosspiece interposed between and affixed to said rear portions of said cuffs, said crosspieces maintaining the spacing and angular relationship between said cuffs, said crosspieces each including first and second rigid strap elements, said first element being affixed to one -of said cuffs and said second strap element being affixed to the other cuff, and -adjustment means aixing said rst and second strap elements together vin predetermined relation whereby the spacing between said cuffs may be adjusted, a backpiece rigidly mounted upon said posterior crosspiece and substantially perpendicularly extending thereabove having an upper portion vertically spaced above said posterior crosspiece and a chest-embracing strap attached to the upper portion of
  • An abduction splint for the treatment of hips of infants comprising, in combination, a pair of thigh-embracing cuffs each having front and rear portions, said cuffs being formed of fiexible sheet material, and having edges, padding affixed to the edges of said cuffs, releasable fastening means associated with each -of said cuffs maintaining said cuffs in a tubular configuration for embracing a thigh within the cuff, a formab'le anterior crosspiece affixed to said front portions of said cuffs, a formable posterior crosspiece affixed to said rear portions of said cuffs, said crosspieces maintaining the spacing and angular relation between said cuffs, each of said crosspieces including first and second rigid strap elements, means adjustably affixing the elements of a crosspiece together in a predetermined relation to provide predetermined spacing of the cuffs, a semi-rigid backpiece having lower, central and upper portions, said lower portion

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USD244152S (en) 1974-10-21 1977-04-26 Kvittingen Johs Abduction splint
US4497315A (en) * 1981-04-07 1985-02-05 Otto Bock Orthopaedische Industrie Kg Orthopedic device for treating hip displeasure and hip luxation
US5147286A (en) * 1990-08-27 1992-09-15 Bissell Healthcare Corporation Hip abduction device
EP0557712A1 (de) * 1992-02-25 1993-09-01 TRIMBORN MASCHINEN- UND APPARATEBAU GmbH Spreizschiene
FR2715834A1 (fr) * 1994-02-10 1995-08-11 Dauptain Francoise Appareillage de posture en rééducation pour infirmes moteurs cérébraux.
USD375363S (en) 1995-09-29 1996-11-05 Reynolds Francis E Combined upper leg and thigh spacer device for the physically impaired
FR2757374A1 (fr) * 1996-12-20 1998-06-26 Fakiroff Nicolay Dispositif d'immobilisation des membres inferieurs d'un nourrisson et de maintien de ses hanches en position de flexion-abduction
US5814001A (en) * 1997-07-25 1998-09-29 Orthomerica Products, Inc. Orthopedic hip and leg abductor
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USD244152S (en) 1974-10-21 1977-04-26 Kvittingen Johs Abduction splint
US4497315A (en) * 1981-04-07 1985-02-05 Otto Bock Orthopaedische Industrie Kg Orthopedic device for treating hip displeasure and hip luxation
US5147286A (en) * 1990-08-27 1992-09-15 Bissell Healthcare Corporation Hip abduction device
EP0557712A1 (de) * 1992-02-25 1993-09-01 TRIMBORN MASCHINEN- UND APPARATEBAU GmbH Spreizschiene
FR2715834A1 (fr) * 1994-02-10 1995-08-11 Dauptain Francoise Appareillage de posture en rééducation pour infirmes moteurs cérébraux.
USD375363S (en) 1995-09-29 1996-11-05 Reynolds Francis E Combined upper leg and thigh spacer device for the physically impaired
FR2757374A1 (fr) * 1996-12-20 1998-06-26 Fakiroff Nicolay Dispositif d'immobilisation des membres inferieurs d'un nourrisson et de maintien de ses hanches en position de flexion-abduction
US5814001A (en) * 1997-07-25 1998-09-29 Orthomerica Products, Inc. Orthopedic hip and leg abductor
US20050121040A1 (en) * 2003-12-09 2005-06-09 Franklin Scott D. Fall protection harness
US7490610B2 (en) * 2003-12-09 2009-02-17 Franklin Scott D Fall protection harness
US8173823B2 (en) 2005-05-20 2012-05-08 Solvay (Société Anonyme) Method for making an epoxide
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US8118764B2 (en) * 2005-07-12 2012-02-21 Ossur Europe B.V. Hip abduction orthosis
US20070065607A1 (en) * 2005-09-20 2007-03-22 Masahiko Kurachi Intermediate transfer member, method for producing the same and image forming method
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US20080149116A1 (en) * 2006-12-22 2008-06-26 Leg-Abduct Llc Apparatus for leg abduction
US9687033B2 (en) * 2015-06-23 2017-06-27 Frog Leg Mobility Inc. Leg mobility assistive garment
US20180271692A1 (en) * 2016-09-12 2018-09-27 Jeffrey Ray Palmer Removable Pediatric Hip Orthotic
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