Combination night splint and walking boot
AssigneeMK Corporation
InventorsPaul Thomas Marciano, Jimmy Wayne Ketner
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Abstract
A frequent method of treating Plantar Fasciitis, acute ankle sprains, Achilles tendon repairs, foot drop or other conditions is a so-called night splint which may be utilized by a patient while sleeping, or during other period of extended inactivity, to maintain a desired orientation between a patient's foot and lower leg. A night splint portion includes a thin, lightweight sole portion not suitable for walking or other weight bearing activities; however, a sturdy raised lip around the sole portion includes multiple mounting slots which temporarily mate with matching mounting tabs on a walking boot attachment which includes a sturdy weight bearing sole so that a patient may temporarily convert the night splint to a walking boot.
Claims11
A combination night splint and walking boot comprising:
- a foot support member, said foot support member having a thin, flat sole portion extending from a heel area to a toe area and including a raised lip portion forming a counter around the heel area which extends along each side of the thin, flat sole portion;
- a plurality of mounting slots disposed within the raised lip portion;
- a pair of lower leg braces, each attached at a lower end thereof to said foot support member;
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- a walking boot attachment, said walking boot attachment having a sturdy weight bearing sole portion and a plurality of mounting tabs adapted to temporarily mate with said plurality of mounting slots wherein a patient may walk while wearing a night splint.
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