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US 2017/0281386 A1Published application
Finger Splint for Treating Boutonniere Deformity
OwnerAlbert Rojo Salido, IIIinventor
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Abstract
A Finger Splint for treating boutonniere deformities is provided. The Finger Splint has a dual axis support mechanism that allows full flexure and extension of the finger while pressure is applied to correct the deformity.
Claims1
A finger splint to be mounted to a finger to correct a boutonniere deformity comprising:
- a frame with a top side, a proximal phalanx support;
- a distal phalanx support, and a deformity correction device wherein the proximal phalanx support is a ring element sized to fit around the finger at its proximal phalanx and is connected to the frame so as to be rotatable in a bending direction of the finger;
- and wherein the frame comprises a member sized to fit around the finger at its intermediate phalanx and its top side extends vertically above the finger;
- and wherein the distal phalanx support is a ring element sized to fit around the finger at its distal phalanx and is connected to the frame so as to be rotatable in a bending direction of the finger, and wherein the deformity correction device comprises a finger plate and a connecting part wherein the connecting part is adjustably attached to the top side of the frame such that the finger plate can be moved vertically to engage the finger.
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