Orthosis, related components and methods of use

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-11980558-B2
Application number	US-202318093720-A
Country	US
Kind code	B2
Filing date	Jan 5, 2023
Priority date	Jan 6, 2017
Publication date	May 14, 2024
Grant date	May 14, 2024

Abstract

An orthosis, and components thereof, that may be used as a shoulder brace for immobilization of the arm and shoulder joint may comprise components that may allow for abduction, internal/external rotation and allow for flexion and extension simultaneously. Methods of using the brace and methods of using the brace and treating shoulder injuries are similarly provided.

First claim

What is claimed is:

1. A lockable orthosis assembly, comprising:
an internal/external rotation pivot hub defining an axial hub opening;
a hub base plate defining a plate opening, the hub base plate pivotally engaged with the internal/external rotation pivot hub;
a rigid hinged frame comprising an abduction panel coupled to a torso support panel through a locking abduction hinge, the abduction panel defining a panel opening and having at least one hub base plate adjustment receiver proximate the panel opening; and
a hub lock knob defining a mating opening, the abduction panel being disposed between the hub base plate and the hub lock knob; and
a hub lock down axially disposed through the axial hub opening, the plate opening, and the panel opening.

2. The lockable orthosis assembly of claim 1 , wherein the internal/external rotation pivot hub further defines a plurality of teeth pivotally engaged to a plurality of opposing teeth defined in the hub base plate.

3. The lockable orthosis assembly of claim 2 , further comprising a lower hub washer having a key portion, wherein the hub lock knob further comprises uni-directional gear teeth.

4. The lockable orthosis assembly of claim 1 , wherein the hub lock down comprises a mating end mated to the mating opening of the hub lock knob, wherein an assembly of the hub lock down, the internal/external rotation pivot hub, the hub base plate, and the hub lock knob is translatably engaged through the panel opening of the at least one hub base plate adjustment receiver of the abduction panel.

5. The lockable orthosis assembly of claim 1 , wherein:
the hub base plate further comprises a slide member; and
the at least one hub base plate adjustment receiver is disposed proximate the hub lock knob.

6. The lockable orthosis assembly of claim 1 , wherein:
the internal/external rotation pivot hub is a ball and the hub base plate is a socket base; or
the hub lock knob is a locking torque knob and the hub lock down is a lock down screw.

7. The lockable orthosis assembly of claim 1 , wherein, when in use, the internal/external rotation pivot hub pivotally engages the hub base plate and is lockable at any one of a plurality of predetermined indexing points or at a friction interface.

8. A multi pivoting interface, comprising:
a lockable orthosis assembly, comprising: an internal/external rotation pivot hub defining an axial hub opening;
a hub base plate defining a plate opening, the hub base plate pivotally engaged with the internal/external rotation pivot hub;
a rigid hinged frame comprising an abduction panel coupled to a torso support panel through a locking abduction hinge, the abduction panel defining a panel opening and having at least one hub base plate adjustment receiver proximate the panel opening; and
a hub lock knob defining a mating opening, the abduction panel being disposed between the hub base plate and the hub lock knob; and
a hub lock down axially disposed through the axial hub opening, the plate opening, and the panel opening;
an upper arm support; and
a forearm support rotationally engaged with the upper arm support wherein at least a portion of the forearm support is disposed between the upper arm support and the internal/external rotation pivot hub.

9. The multi pivoting interface of claim 8 , wherein: the lockable orthosis assembly further comprises the hub lock down comprising a mating end mated to the mating opening of the hub lock knob; an assembly of the hub lock down, the internal/external rotation pivot hub, the hub base plate, and the hub lock knob is translatably engaged through the panel opening of the at least one hub base plate adjustment receiver of the abduction panel; and the upper arm support is coupled to the hub lock down.

10. The multi pivoting interface of claim 9 , wherein the hub lock down is at least partially recessed in the axial hub opening and the upper arm support is coupled by a rivet to the hub lock down.

11. The multi pivoting interface of claim 8 , further comprising a wrist support assembly adjustably engaged with the forearm support and comprising:
at least one wrist bar retractably engaged with the forearm support; and
a wrist shell removeably engaged with the at least one wrist bar.

12. The multi pivoting interface of claim 11 , further comprising a lock switch transversely aligned with the longitudinal axis of the at least one wrist bar and moveably engaged with an arm brace lock longitudinally disposed within the forearm support.

13. The multi pivoting interface of claim 8 , wherein:
the internal/external rotation pivot hub further defines at least one perpendicular hub opening;
the upper arm support has an upper arm support hub end defining at least one perpendicular arm support opening;
the at least one perpendicular hub opening and the at least one perpendicular arm support opening are aligned; and
a rivet is disposed through the at least one perpendicular hub opening and the at least one perpendicular arm support opening.

14. The multi pivoting interface of claim 8 , further comprising:
an arm brace lock longitudinally disposed within the forearm support; and
the forearm support comprises a forearm support hub end defining a forearm hub lock opening, wherein:
the upper arm support comprises an upper arm support hub end defining at least one arm support hub lock opening, and
the arm brace lock is releasably engaged with the forearm support through the forearm hub lock opening and the upper arm support through the at least one arm support hub lock opening.

15. An orthopedic shoulder device comprising:
a multi pivoting interface comprising:
a lockable orthosis assembly comprising:
an internal/external rotation pivot hub defining an axial hub opening;
a hub base plate defining a plate opening, the hub base plate pivotally engaged with the internal/external rotation pivot hub;
a rigid hinged frame comprising an abduction support panel coupled to a torso support panel through a locking abduction hinge, the abduction support panel defining a panel opening and having at least one hub base plate adjustment receiver proximate the panel opening; and
a hub lock knob defining a mating opening, the abduction support panel being disposed between the hub base plate and the hub lock knob;
a hub lock down axially disposed through the axial hub opening, the plate opening, and the panel opening; and
an upper arm support; and
a forearm support rotationally engaged with the upper arm support wherein at least a portion of the forearm support is disposed between the upper arm support and the internal/external rotation pivot hub.

16. The orthopedic shoulder device of claim 15 , wherein the locking abduction hinge comprises:
a torso hinge releasably engaged with a lock shaft on a first distal end of the locking abduction hinge;
a free rotation hinge on a second distal end of the locking abduction hinge, wherein the torso hinge and the lock shaft are axially aligned with the free rotation hinge; and
at least a portion of a spring axially disposed between the lock shaft and the free rotation hinge.

17. The orthopedic shoulder device of claim 15 , wherein the locking abduction hinge comprises:
a right torso hinge releasably engaged with a right lock shaft on a right distal end of the locking abduction hinge;
a left torso hinge releasably engaged with a left lock shaft on a left distal end of the locking abduction hinge, the left torso hinge and the left lock shaft are axially aligned with the right torso hinge and the right lock shaft; and
at least a portion of

Assignees

• Djo Llc

Inventors

• Bejarano Robert

Classifications

• A61F5/0102 Primary

  specially adapted for correcting deformities of the limbs or for supporting them; Ortheses, e.g. with articulations · CPC title

• A61F5/0118

  for the arms, hands or fingers · CPC title

• A61F5/05858

  for the arms (restraining devices, e.g. slings A61F5/37) · CPC title

• A61F5/3753

  Abduction support · CPC title

• A61F2005/0158

  with locking means · CPC title