Ankle-foot orthosis
An ankle-foot orthosis that comprises: an elastic structure formed of contiguous first and second tubular members, the second tubular member being set at an angle to the first tubular member to define, at least in use, a generally L-shaped cavity configured to accept and fit closely about the foot a...
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| Format | Patent |
| Language | English |
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28.06.2011
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| Summary: | An ankle-foot orthosis that comprises: an elastic structure formed of contiguous first and second tubular members, the second tubular member being set at an angle to the first tubular member to define, at least in use, a generally L-shaped cavity configured to accept and fit closely about the foot and ankle of a patient; and a rib which is permanently bonded or otherwise permanently affixed to a region of the structure which overlies the dorsum of the patient's foot in use, said the rib being formed of a flexible material that has a resilience appropriate for resisting the particular degree of plantarflexion experienced by the patient. |
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