US 2004/0106886 A1 · Orthopedic arm and shoulder brace

Abstract

The present invention relates to a portable device for providing continuous passive motion of a limb comprising a brace for supporting said limb. A programmable motor, mechanically connected to the brace, provides continuous passive motion of a limb. The movement of the limb is controlled in two control points of movement at the lower arm. Flexible positioning means are provided with a fastening means positioning the brace and the programmable motor on the body of a person carrying said device in a stable position. The programmable motor is partially housed within the positioning means. The invention is particularly suitable for use in paramedical and orthopedic applications. It allows adduction and abduction, rotation and exo/endo rotation of a limb.

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Dependent claims

A portable device suitable for providing continuous passive motion of a limb comprising:

a brace for supporting a distal end (26) of said limb;
a drive mechanism for providing a settable continuous passive motion of said limb, said drive mechanism being coupled to said brace and controlling movement of said distal end (26) of the limb
characterized in that
said passive motion is controlled in a first control point and a second control point on said distal end (26) of said limb;
and said drive mechanism comprises at least a first unit for controlling movement of said first control point of said distal end (26) of said limb.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Orthopedic arm and shoulder brace

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Abstract

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