Molded orthopaedic devices

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A - Human Necessities

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A61F 5/01 (2006.01) A61F 5/00 (2006.01) A61F 5/37 (2006.01)

Patent

CA 2398059

The invention pertains to an orthopaedic support having a flexible inner member and an exo-skeleton that is molded directly onto the flexible inner member. The support (512) can be used to resist motion of the wrist and includes a thumb spica. An inner fabric support (514) is attached to the exo-skeleton for providing cushioning to the wrist area. Other embodiments include an orthopaedic support having an attachable stay; a web bridge that extends across and supports the web of the hand; an adjustable wrist support having an adjustable forearm portion that can accommodate various sizes of forearms; a wrist brace having a space to accommodate the web of the hand; and a support having an interior padding member, with the padding member itself having a support structure molded onto the padding. Another aspect of the invention relates to the method of making the exo-skeleton.

L'invention concerne un support orthopédique doté d'un élément interne flexible et d'un exo-squelette moulé directement sur l'élément interne flexible. Selon un mode de réalisation, on prévoit un support (512) de poignet présentant un spica servant à résister au mouvement du poignet et un support en tissu interne (514) fixé à l'exostructure moulée de manière à amortir la région du poignet. Selon d'autres modes de réalisation, on prévoit un support orthopédique avec un renfort, un pont supportant le pli interdigital de la main, un support de poignet réglable présentant une partie s'adaptant à l'avant-bras, un appui pour poignet présentant un espace épousant le pli interdigital de la main et un support renfermant un coussinet qui présente une structure d'appui moulée sur le coussinet. Selon une autre variante, l'invention concerne un procédé de moulage de l'exostructure sur un noyau central placé dans un moule.

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