Scoliosis orthotic system
AssigneeOrthomedics, Inc.
InventorsAlfred L. Oebser, David L. Porter
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Abstract
An orthopedic brace for treatment of idiopathic scoliosis or curvature of the spine. A brace with an anterior panel and spaced right and left posterior panels, with substantially rigid iliac crest members at each side joining the anterior panel to the respective posterior panels. Adjustable straps are provided for interconnecting the spaced posterior panels, and a flexible pelvic band is carried at the lower ends of the panels for positioning about the pelvis of the wearer. The various additional components may be added to the basic lumbar brace as desired, including a thoracic sling, an anterior sternal upright, a chest band, and a neck band.
Claims8
In an orthopedic brace, the combination of:
- a stiff anterior panel;
- right and left spaced stiff posterior panels;
- right and left elongated substantially rigid iliac crest members, with said right member fixed to said anterior and right panels and with said left member fixed to said anterior and left panels, with said crest members shaped such that they fit around the torso and over the iliac crest of a person when the brace is worn;
- adjustable strap means interconnecting said right and left panels;
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- a flexible pelvic band carried adjacent the lower ends of said panels below said crest members and extending from said right posterior panel to said anterior panel to said left posterior panel and fitting around the pelvis of a person when the brace is worn;
- with said stiff anterior and posterior panels, strap means and substantially rigid crest members providing a pre-determined distance between said anterior panel and said posterior panels and between a persons abdomen and back when the brace is worn.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.