Device for reducing hand contracture
OwnerJoanna Eikanasinventor
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Abstract
In accordance with the present invention a device for reducing hand contracture resulting from injury or trauma is disclosed comprising at least one column comprising a plurality of blocks, the plurality of blocks having at least one attachment means enabling the plurality of blocks to be assembled into at least one column, and a securing band able to encircle a hand when the at least one column is positioned at a base of the fingers on the palm and extending toward the fingers of the hand. In addition methods are disclosed for reducing hand contracture using the device of the present invention as well as kits comprising the components of the device of the present invention for assembly by the user.
Claims11
A device for reducing hand contracture resulting from injury or trauma comprising:
- a. at least one column comprising a plurality of blocks, said plurality of blocks having at least one attachment means enabling said plurality of blocks to be assembled into at least one column and an aperture located about the center of two parallel sides of and extending through said plurality of blocks about perpendicular to said sides and wherein said aperture is in contact with another said aperture when said plurality of blocks are assembled into a column, wherein said plurality of blocks further comprise an affixing means perpendicular to said attachment means such that said at least one column may be connected to another at least one column;
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- b. a securing band able to encircle a hand when said at least one column is positioned at a base of the fingers on the palm and extending toward the fingers of said hand.
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