A method for diagnosis of temporomandibular disorders (TMD) and related systems and apparatuses are disclosed. In the method, a visual evaluation of the patient in a standing position is first conducted. Condyle position in ear canals of the patient is palpated during jaw movement. A hip level of the patient is evaluated when back teeth of the patient are closed. If hips are unlevel, a first spacer is inserted between front teeth of the patient. The condyle position felt in the ear canals of the patient are re-palpated during jaw movements with the first spacer in place. The patient then raises and lowers his or her body by going up on their toes, and dropping to their heels. A reevaluation of the hip level of the patient is conducted and a positive or negative TMD diagnosis is indicated based on the reevaluation of the hip level of the patient.

An arm external fixing brace (10), characterized by a thickness (H) of an edge of a mesh panel (12) thereof being greater than a thickness (B) of a central location. Selectively, raw materials of the mesh panel (12) being, according to weight: 60-78% PCL: 20-38% EVA; 2-20% inorganic filler; a thickness of an edge of a large ventilation hole of the mesh panel (12) being less than a thickness between the centers of two adjacent large ventilation holes: multiple fastening substrates (300) being pre-embedded at adjacent horizontal edge locations of the mesh panel (12); two wings of a fastening substrate (300) being provided with side holes (305), two sides of a middle part of a fastening substrate (300) being provided with grooves (302, 303) having symmetrical structures, the middle part of a fastening substrate (300) being provided with a middle hole (304), and a non-return surface (301) being provided at two sides of a circumference of the middle hole (304) inside the grooves (302, 303); two sides of a thumb hole (15) of the mesh panel (12) being tapered surfaces having symmetrical structures. The arm external fixing brace has few components, but simultaneously can prevent adhesion during a molding process so as to facilitate removal from a mold, make clinical operation convenient, and be comfortable to wear, metrics which were previously in conflict with one another.

An arm external fixing brace (10), characterized by a thickness (H) of an edge of a mesh panel (12) thereof being greater than a thickness (B) of a central location. Selectively, raw materials of the mesh panel (12) being, according to weight: 60-78% PCL: 20-38% EVA; 2-20% inorganic filler; a thickness of an edge of a large ventilation hole of the mesh panel (12) being less than a thickness between the centers of two adjacent large ventilation holes: multiple fastening substrates (300) being pre-embedded at adjacent horizontal edge locations of the mesh panel (12); two wings of a fastening substrate (300) being provided with side holes (305), two sides of a middle part of a fastening substrate (300) being provided with grooves (302, 303) having symmetrical structures, the middle part of a fastening substrate (300) being provided with a middle hole (304), and a non-return surface (301) being provided at two sides of a circumference of the middle hole (304) inside the grooves (302, 303); two sides of a thumb hole (15) of the mesh panel (12) being tapered surfaces having symmetrical structures. The arm external fixing brace has few components, but simultaneously can prevent adhesion during a molding process so as to facilitate removal from a mold, make clinical operation convenient, and be comfortable to wear, metrics which were previously in conflict with one another.

A non-surgical corrective apparatus for a deformed external ear is described. The corrective apparatus may be worn externally to correct a deformity or malformation on the external ear through molding over a period of time. In one aspect, the corrective apparatus includes a corrective component configured for contacting a target surface of the external ear and maintaining a desired shape to reshape the deformity; and an attachment element configured for placement around a helix of the ear for remodeling the outer portion of the helix and securing the corrective component against the target surface. The attachment element is strong enough to maintain the corrective component in place during the time period of use and sufficiently atraumatic to avoid causing any harm or further deformities to the patient's ear during use or removal.

Customizable split kits are provided including a plurality of components that may be assembled into a waterproof and breathable wrist splint. The splint assembled from the kit can fit multiple size/shaped arms or other appendages, is moldable for custom positioning, protective, immobilizing, and locks-on for compliance.

A user-customizable orthopedic alignment device (OAD) that includes a formable mouthpiece which has an alignment gap that is aligned with the user's canine teeth when the device is placed in the user's mouth. The OAD has moldable material that cover the user's molars and may cover the front teeth. The alignment gap is provided to allow an alignment member to be positioned laterally between the user's canine teeth during molding of the moldable material. The moldable material may be positioned on a frame that includes living hinges that allow the frame and mouthpiece to flex and adjust to the specific spacing between a user's right and left molars. After the moldable material has been molded to the user's teeth, inserts can be positioned in the alignment gap in some embodiments to provide cushioning between the canine teeth when the OAD is used.

An adjustable limb stabilization device relates to an adjustable limb stabilization device for supporting a body part. More specifically the present invention is directed to an orthosis adapted to accommodate a predetermined orientation for a body part relative to a surface. an adjustable limb stabilization device comprising of a lateral slab 1, a first mechanical fastener 2 adapted to tighten and loosen the adjustable limb stabilization device and a connector assembly 3 adapted to pivotally adjoin the lateral slab 1 for supporting an injured limb. The connector assembly 3 may be a continuously molded connecting membrane, a hinge, a crease, or any other suitable component. Moreover, a fastener mechanism connects two or more said stabilization device 100 as per requirement.

A neck rehabilitation apparatus is disclosed. The neck rehabilitation apparatus may include a ring-shaped neck piece including a plurality of slots formed through the neck piece, and a ring-shaped chest piece including a plurality of slots formed through the chest piece. The apparatus may include at least four adjustable support members. Each adjustable support member may include a first end configured to engage with at least one slot formed through the neck piece, a second end configured to engage with at least one slot formed through the chest piece, a telescoping member configured to be adjustably moved to a selected position, and a telescoping member locking mechanism configured to lock the telescoping member at the selected position. The neck rehabilitation apparatus may provide varying degrees of support during rehabilitation of head and/or neck muscles and vertebrae.

The present disclosure concerns a plagiocephaly pillow assembly for preventing deformational plagiocephaly of a head of an infant. The plagiocephaly pillow assembly comprises a first resilient layer with a first set of depressions formed therein and a second resilient layer superposable onto the first resilient layer and comprising a top surface configured to support a portion of the head of the infant, a second set of depressions being formed in the second resilient layer. At least some of the depressions of one of the first and second sets of depressions are at least partially offset with regards to the depressions of the other of the first and second sets of depressions when the first and second resilient layers are superposed onto each other. The present disclosure also concerns a plagiocephaly prevention set and a method for preventing deformational plagiocephaly of a head of an infant.

A compact, lightweight, portable, foldable, multi-purpose, multi-functional, medical splint, primarily to use in emergency and/or remote situations to effectively provide quick, easy, and rigid immobilization to a person's limbs.