Orthopedic device for the correction of hallux valgus
OwnerAlbert CIESIELSKIinventor
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Abstract
The present invention relates to a device having a hinged splint made up of a shank of the big toe (1) and a shank of the metatarsus (2) which have an articulated connection. Both shanks (1, 2) are fitted with bands (11, 12) fastening the hinged splint to the patient's foot. The articulated connection of the sharks (1, 2) comprises the first (4) and the second (5) cylindrical hinge. The cylindrical hinges (4, 5) are connected by means of a central element (3) of the hinged splint, with the axes of rotation (6) of both cylindrical hinges (4, 5) being substantially parallel to each other.
Claims28
An orthopaedic device for the correction of hallux valgus fitted with a hinged splint made up of a shank of the big toe and a shank of the metatarsus which have an articulated connection, both equipped with bands fastening the hinged splint to patient's foot, wherein the articulated connection of the shanks (1, 2) is composed of the first cylindrical hinge (4) and the second cylindrical hinge (5), the hinges (4, 5) are connected by means of the central element (3) of the hinged splint, with the axes of rotation (6) of both cylindrical hinges (4, 5) being substantially parallel to each other.
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