Versatile orthopedic device

Patent metadata

Field	Value
Publication number	US-2016008157-A1
Application number	US-201514793230-A
Country	US
Kind code	A1
Filing date	Jul 7, 2015
Priority date	Jul 10, 2014
Publication date	Jan 14, 2016
Grant date	—

Abstract

A versatile orthopedic device is arranged to convert between ligament and osteoarthritis treatment, and to accommodate a variety of leg anatomies. The orthopedic device is preferably configured as a double-upright brace indicating struts, frame component sections and associated hinges preferably intended to be along both medial and lateral sides of a wearer's leg. A strap kit with an unloading strap system may be added to the orthopedic device for conversion into an orthopedic device for osteoarthritis relief.

First claim

1 . A versatile orthopedic device, comprising:
a first frame component defining first and second sides having first and second extensions, respectively, and a center section spanning between the first and second extensions; a second frame component; a first hinge connecting the first and second frame components, the first and second frame components forming part of the first hinge; wherein the first frame component is adjustable in height along both first and second sides between the first hinge and the center section.

2 . The versatile orthopedic device of claim 1 , further comprising a first strut securing to and overlapping the first extension of the first frame component and securing to the first hinge.

3 . The versatile orthopedic device of claim 2 , wherein the first strut and the first frame component are each constructed from a metal.

4 . The versatile orthopedic device of claim 2 , wherein the first strut is constructed from an aluminum alloy stronger than an aluminum alloy forming the first frame component.

5 . The versatile orthopedic device of claim 2 , wherein the first strut extends substantially the length of the first extension of the first frame component.

6 . The versatile orthopedic device of claim 2 , wherein the first strut is configured and dimensioned to be stronger than the first extension of the first frame component, the first strut having a width no greater than a width of the first extension.

7 . The versatile orthopedic device of claim 2 , wherein the first strut defines an elongate slot located at a first end, the orthopedic device further comprising a first coupling part arranged to receive a first fastener adapted to extend through the first strut and first extension and tighten against the first coupling part and the first extension with the first strut therebetween, the first strut slidable relative to the first frame component and arranged to secure to the first frame component without movement by regulation of the first fastener.

8 . The versatile orthopedic device of claim 7 , the first coupling part defines a D-ring section adapted for receiving a strap and a mounting section through which the first fastener extends.

9 . The versatile orthopedic device of claim 8 , wherein the first coupling part defines a living hinge between the D-ring section and the mounting section.

10 . The versatile orthopedic device of claim 2 , wherein the first strut defines an elongate slot for adjusting a height of the first frame component, the first strut including height size indicia along the elongate slot.

11 . The versatile orthopedic device of claim 8 , wherein the first frame component defines first and second wings located between the first and second extensions and the center section, respectively, the first and second wings having a greater width than the first and second extensions and the center section.

12 . The versatile orthopedic device of claim 11 , wherein the first and second wings define through-extending slots arranged obliquely relative to the first and second extensions.

13 . The versatile orthopedic device of claim 11 , wherein the first wing section defines a plurality of through-extending slots arranged obliquely relative to the first extension, the orthopedic device further comprising a first subshell having a first protrusion configured to fit within at least one of the through-extending slots and secure therewith.

14 . The versatile orthopedic device of claim 2 , wherein the first strut is longer than the first extension.

15 . The versatile orthopedic device of claim 1 , wherein the center section defines a shorter height at a middle length than at areas proximate the first and second extensions.

16 . A versatile orthopedic device, comprising:
a first frame component defining first and second extensions and a center section spanning between the first and second extensions; a first strut securing to and overlapping the first extension of the first frame component, the first strut defining an elongate slot located at a first end; a first coupling part arranged to receive a first fastener adapted to extend through the first strut and first extension and tighten against the first coupling part and the first extension with the first strut therebetween, the first strut slidable relative to the first frame component and arranged to secure to the first frame component without movement by regulation of the first fastener.

17 . The versatile orthopedic device of claim 16 , the first coupling part defines a D-ring section adapted for receiving a strap and a mounting section through which the first fastener extends.

18 . The versatile orthopedic device of claim 17 , wherein the first coupling part defines a living hinge between the D-ring section and the mounting section.

19 . The versatile orthopedic device of claim 16 , wherein the first strut defines an elongate slot for adjusting height of the first frame component, the first strut including height size indicia along the elongate slot.

20 . A versatile orthopedic device, comprising:
a first frame component defining first and second extensions and a center section spanning between the first and second extensions; first and second struts securing to and overlapping the first and second extensions, respectively, of the first frame component, the first and second struts defining an elongate slot located at a first end; first and second fasteners securing the first and second struts to the first and second frame components; a second frame component having first and second extensions and a center section spanning between the first and second extensions; first and second hinges connecting the first and second frame components, respectively, a second end of the first and second struts forming part of the first and second hinges.

Assignees

• Ossur Hf

Inventors

• Brookover Derek
• Olivo Jared

Classifications

• A61F5/0125

  the device articulating around a single pivot-point · CPC title

• A61F2005/0139

  geared · CPC title

• A61F2005/0137

  with two parallel pivots · CPC title

• A61F2005/0144

  Multibar · CPC title

• A61F5/0123 Primary

  for the knees (A61F5/0106 takes precedence) · CPC title