An external fixing device for the treatment of bone fractures includes a first member, a second member, a central body arranged between the first member and the second member, a first ball joint for the articulated connection of the first member with the central body, a second ball joint for the articulated connection of the second member with the central body, locking means operatively associated to the first ball joint and with the second ball joint, respectively, the locking means being suitable for allowing/preventing the articulation of the first member and second member with respect to the central body, wherein the first member includes a first clamp, the second member includes a second clamp and the central body includes a third clamp for connection of the external fixing device to respective fractured bone portions to be treated.

Fixation device for pins to be attached to an external fixation system, comprising: a first attachment or clamp comprising a first pair of opposite jaws (2) for housing at least one pin, said first pair of jaws (2) being formed by a lower jaw element (20) and an upper jaw element (30); a second attachment comprising a second pair of opposite jaws (6) that define together at least one seat for housing a rod of the external fixation system; a first clamping screw (4) for clamping the first pair of jaws (2) in order to lock in position the at least one pin, said first clamping screw (4) screwing along a screw axis (X); one of said jaw elements (30) of the first pair of jaws (2) having at least one appendix (33) on its outer edge that is shaped to interact with a corresponding recess (23) made on the other jaw element (20) of the first pair of jaws (2) so that the only possible sliding will be along the screw axis (X) of the first clamping screw (4) a second clamping screw (5) for clamping the second pair of jaws (6) onto the rod, said lower jaw element (20) of the first attachment having a projecting portion (21) with a hole (22) which the second clamping screw (5) passes through, wherein the second pair of jaws (6) is held in an open position by an elastic element (8) housed in an annular seat made around the hole (22) on the projecting portion (21), the second clamping screw (5) passing through the spring (8).

Apparatuses and methods are provided for the treatment of lateral epicondylitis (tennis elbow) via the stretching of an affected user's restricted muscle(s), be it the extensor digitorum communis (EDC), extensor carpi radialis brevis (ECRB), supinator muscle, or any combination thereof. The apparatus can comprise various adjustable straps and rigid members configured to secure the apparatus to the user's arm and hold the user's interphalangeal joints, metacarpal phalangeal joints, and wrist in flexion, the user's forearm in pronation, and the user's elbow in extension. This combination of joint positions can constitute a desired position which, when held for prolonged periods, can cause the elongation of the restricted muscle tissue. This in turn can cause relief of the user's symptoms of lateral epicondylitis.

Disclosed is a functional pillow for manipulation therapy, the functional pillow comprising: an occipital region accommodating portion which accommodates and supports an occipital region; a cervical vertebrae support portion which extends from the occipital region accommodating portion and supports cervical vertebrae; and a fourth ventricle expanding protrusion which protrudes from the occipital region accommodating portion.

Disclosed is a functional pillow for manipulation therapy, the functional pillow comprising: an occipital region accommodating portion which accommodates and supports an occipital region; a cervical vertebrae support portion which extends from the occipital region accommodating portion and supports cervical vertebrae; and a fourth ventricle expanding protrusion which protrudes from the occipital region accommodating portion.

Embodiments may include a traction system, for example a cervical traction system for a neck of a user. Systems may include a housing assembly, plate assembly, handle assembly, and cable assembly. The housing assembly may include a drive assembly. The plate assembly may be operatively connected to the drive assembly. The handle assembly may be operatively connected to the drive assembly. The handle assembly may be configured to actuate movement of the plate assembly relative to the housing assembly. Embodiments may be configured to apply traction to the neck thereby providing a distraction distance or force to a portion of the cervical spine.

The present invention provides a breathable orthopedic cast device for immobilizing and stabilizing at least one fracture limb. The breathable orthopedic cast device comprising: a customizable cast member having hollow tubes pre-injected with at least one infusion material, said hollow tubes interlinked with each other to form a mesh structure to provide breathability to said fracture limb. The breathable orthopedic cast device either a flat unfolded geometry that can be applied over said injured body member by wrapping, or can be customized to a shape corresponding to the contours of the body member and thereby wearable like a glove over said injured body member.

A shoulder immobilizer (20) includes a semi-rigid or rigid orthosis, in the form of an arm support (22), which supports the upper arm, elbow, forearm and wrist of a patient. A bolster (24) is positioned between the patient and the arm support (22). A body strap (26) extends around the patient and attaches to the arm support (22) and/or the bolster (24), holding the arm support and bolster in position against the body of the patient. In embodiments, the shoulder immobilizer (20) may utilize a shoulder strap (28), but such a shoulder strap is not necessary for shoulder immobilization of the patient.

Devices and methods are disclosed for providing access to a central compartment of a hip joint. The devices can access the central compartment by distracting all or a portion of the labrum. The labrum can be distracted by advancing a device underneath the bottom edge of the labrum, and using the device to further distract the labrum. Some devices can move underneath the labrum to provide a gap for other devices to access the central compartment.

Devices and methods are disclosed for providing access to a central compartment of a hip joint. The devices can access the central compartment by distracting all or a portion of the labrum. The labrum can be distracted by advancing a device underneath the bottom edge of the labrum, and using the device to further distract the labrum. Some devices can move underneath the labrum to provide a gap for other devices to access the central compartment.