A - Human Necessities – 61 – B
Patent
A - Human Necessities
61
B
128/132, 128/37
A61B 1/00 (2006.01) A61B 6/00 (2006.01) A61B 6/04 (2006.01)
Patent
CA 1167728
APPARATUS FOR FACILIATING X-RAY EXAMINATIONS ABSTRACT An apparatus (10) for determining by X-ray examination whether an anterior talo fibular ligament has been ruptured includes an angle-shaped support structure (12) having an upright member (14) attachable to the lower leg (L) of the patient. The support structure (12) also includes a base member (16) for slidably supporting a foot support carriage (18) for longitudinal movement toward and away from support member (14). Carriage (18) includes a heel wedge (20) for receiving the patient's heel (H). Straps (22) are provided for securing foot (F) to the top surface of carriage (18). A predetermined force is applied to heel (H) by a pneumatic loading system (26) designed to push carriage (18) forwardly in the coronal. plane away from leg support member (14).
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Gowling Lafleur Henderson Llp
Highley Robert D.
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