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US 2003/0153852 A1Published application
Methods of making and using an ankle-foot orthosis
OwnerPatrick Scott Hinshoninventor
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Abstract
The present invention is directed, to an improved orthosis and posterior plantar flexion stop for the orthosis, as well as to methods of making and using the orthosis and posterior stop, plus components used to make the orthosis and stop. The ankle-foot orthosis and plantar flexion stop of the present invention improve on the function and performance of the orthosis, while also making the orthosis attractive and easier to use than prior devices.
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A method of making an ankle-foot orthosis, the method comprising:
- providing a thermoformable material;
- providing a mold;
- providing a molding blank between the thermoformable material and the mold;
- and
- thermoforming the thermoformable material to create an ankle-foot orthosis partially surrounding the molding blank.
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A method of forming an orthosis, the method comprising:
- providing a polymeric sheet material;
- providing a mold of a patient's foot and ankle;
- providing a molding blank between the polymeric material and the mold, the molding blank configured in substantial contact with the mold;
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- thermoforming the polymeric material around at least a portion of the molding blank and the mold of a patient's foot.
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A method of providing medical treatment, the method comprising:
- (a) providing an ankle-foot orthosis having two cavities configured for receiving stems of bumper stops
- (b) inserting a first bumper stop in the a first of the two cavities for a first period of time,
- (c) inserting a second bumper stop into either the first or second of the two cavities for a second period of time,
- (d) repeating (a) and (b) at multiple time intervals.
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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.