A splint device for stabilizing and/or securing a limb or appendage in a fixed position is provided. The splint device can include a first plate member and a second plate member connected together at one end by a hinged connection member. The hinged connection member can be configured to allow each plate member to be rotated relative to one another and selectively locked into a fixed position. The splint device can include a third plate member connected to the second plate member by a second hinged connection. The rotation of each plate member relative to the other can allow the splint device to be selectively positioned in a fixed configuration to generally match the shape and contour of a limb or appendage in a desired configuration. The splint device permits the accommodation of a joint (elbow, wrist, knee, ankle), and may provide for multiple configurations at a splinted limb.

An improved syndesmosis reduction device has a wrap of elastic material extending a length L from a first end to a second end with an open window or slot positioned in an intermediate portion of the wrap spaced from the ends. The wrap is configured to achieve a reduction of an injured ankle and is facilitated by the elastic nature of the ankle wrap. The reduction is facilitated by circumferentially wrapping the wrap from a leg to a foot or vice versa in a compressive fashion by securing the first end by wrapping and stretching the wrap to the second end. The window or slot is to permit an incision at the ankle for hardware placement without the need to remove the wrap and without loss of the reduction achieved.

Described is a venting device including a flexible outer covering defining an outer surface and an inner surface, a set oc of helicoidal venting strips, and a set of helicoidal buffers. The outer covering has a first end and a second end and a longitudinal axis therebetween. Each venting strip is anchored to the inner surface and extends substantially between the first end and the second end and the set of venting strips is arranged substantially helicoidal and defines a set of helicoidal seams therebetween. The set of helicoidal buffers includes a buffer covering an inner opening of each seam of the set of helicoidal seams where eachbuffer is configured to shield the inner opening of the corresponding seam from penetration and each buffer is anchored to at least one of the outer covering and a neighbouring venting strip of the set of venting strips.

The invention is directed to a system and methods to reduce a hip joint dislocation. Embodiments of the system may include a unitary or multipartite leg support assembly having about a 90-degree bend that is shaped to accommodate a leg, a lifting component, and a component for securing a leg to the leg support assembly. Embodiments of the multipartite leg support may be adjustable to accommodate any leg length. Embodiments of the system provide a mechanical advantage that may be used to reduce the hip joint, while simultaneously decreasing the possibility of injury to the user.

A method for producing an orthopedic device, wherein the method comprises: providing a main body of the orthopedic device that comprises at least one volume that can be filled with a fluid, at least one supply line to this volume, and a flexible and/or elastic material in at least some sections of the main body in which there is no volume that can be filled with a fluid, arranging the main body on a body part of a patient, at least partially filling the volume with a curable fluid, and curing the curable fluid.

The invention relates to a splint for an infant. It has a body including an insert of a malleable material, wherein the body has a longitudinal axis, a first arm extending from an edge of the body in a plane substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis; and a second arm, spaced apart from the first arm, extending from the edge of the body in a plane substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. The arms wrap around the limb of the infant and provide a surface for using medical tape or the like, thus avoiding the need for the tape to come into contact with the skin of the infant. In addition, the malleable insert allows the splint to be deformed and hold its shape if the splint is to be used on a joint of the limb.

A modular knee brace assembly includes a brace that is worn around a knee after orthopedic surgery has been performed on the knee. A wedge is removably coupled to the brace when the brace is worn around the knee. The wedge is positioned on a back side of the knee to support the knee in a bent position when the user is lying on the user's back. An inner knee support is removably coupled to the brace when the brace is worn around the knee. The inner knee support extends between each of the user's knees when the user lies on their side. An outer knee support is removably coupled to the brace when the brace is worn around the knee. In this way the outer knee support supports the knee when the user lies on the user's side.

A support wrap comprising an upper portion defined by a plurality of upper free ends, wherein the upper portion operable to at least partially enclose a lower torso when the plurality of upper free ends overlap; a pair of lower portions defined by a plurality of lower free ends, wherein the pair of lower portions operable to enclose a leg when the plurality of lower free ends overlap; an inner lining, the inner lining being coplanar to the support wrap; and a plurality of fasteners placed at predetermined locations on the support wrap.

Apparatus and method for an adjustable orthotic. In one embodiment, an adjustable orthotic may include: a calf shell with a first anchor plate configured to receive a calf of a user; a foot shell with a second anchor plate configured to receive a foot of the user; and a removeable spring comprising a top, a bottom, and a recurved shape, wherein the top of the spring connects to the calf shell by the first anchor plate and the bottom of the spring connects to the foot shell by the second anchor plate. In one embodiment, an apparatus may include: a first anchor plate comprising one or more first raised threaded bosses; a second anchor plate comprising one or more second raised threaded bosses; a spring, wherein a top of the spring connects to the first anchor plate with one or more first fasteners and a bottom of the spring connects to the second anchor plate with one or more second fasteners; a first negative space located above the first anchor plate for alignment of the top of the spring with the first anchor plate; a second negative space located above the second anchor plate for alignment of the bottom of the spring with the second anchor plate; and a negative space tooling comprising one or more alignment openings, wherein the one or more alignment openings align with the one or more first raised threaded bosses and the one or more second raised threaded bosses. A method may include: attaching an anchor plate to a forming structure; attaching a first fastener to the anchor plate; applying one or more sheets over the first fastener and onto the anchor plate; compressing the one or more sheets onto the anchor plate using a compactor; attaching a negative space tooling to the anchor plate; forming a shell over the forming structure, the anchor plate, and the one or more sheets, wherein forming the shell integrates the anchor plate and the one or more sheets into the shell; removing a portion of the shell exposing the negative space tool; and removing the negative space tooling wherein exposing a top surface of the anchor plate, wherein the top surface of the anchor plate includes one or more openings configured to receive one or more second fasteners.

A foot orthotic having a foot support where the foot support includes a thermoplastic outer shell, a closed cell foam liner within the outer shell, and a tongue to secure the user's foot within the foot support. The orthotic also typically has includes a lower leg support that includes a thermoplastic outer shell, a closed cell foam liner within the outer shell, and a strap to secure the orthotic to the user's leg within the lower leg support. A cinching mechanism that typically has a rotatable tightening knob is on the lower leg support, and a tightening cable coupled to the rotatable tightening knob and operably connected to the foot support.