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Foot differentiation scoring
11694096 · 2023-07-04 · ·

Methods, systems, and non-transitory computer readable medium for foot differentiation scoring pertaining to an individual's differences in their two feet. A method includes receiving, from sensors of a scanning device, pressure and/or other measurement data corresponding to feet of a user. The method further includes preprocessing the pressure and/or measurement data. The method further includes generating, based on the preprocessed pressure and/or measurement data, a foot differentiation score based on differences between a left foot and a right foot of the user. The foot differentiation score may assign or correspond to a numerical rating based on how different the user's left foot and right foot are from each other.

Systems and devices for providing lift assistance for a surgical procedure
11690749 · 2023-07-04 · ·

Systems and devices oriented in a compact manner provide lift assistance to a spar of a surgery table for hip, leg-related surgeries, or generally lower limb related orthopedic procedures. The compact device does not impede the radiolucency of the spar below the patient's hip, trochanter, or femur.

Orthosis brace comprising reel-based lacing system

Orthosis brace comprising reel-based lacing system for alleviating foot drop experienced by a user. A device includes a support configured to wrap around at least a portion of a lower leg of a user and a lace support attached to the support and configured to receive a lace. The device includes a reel-based fastener attached to the support, wherein the reel-based fastener comprises a reel for receiving the lace and adjusting a tautness of the lace.

Universal dynamic athletic ankle brace and add-on interior stirrup support system

A rear-entry ankle brace includes an elastomeric component defining an inside elbow channel configured to span an ankle joint. A channel opening extends the length of the elastomeric component for direct insertion on top of a leg. One or more leg straps are used to adjustably tension first and second rear edges of the channel opening toward one another and secure the brace to the lower leg. Two foot straps are used to adjustably tension first and second bottom edges of the channel opening toward one another and secure the brace to the mid-foot. The foot straps overlap on the bottom to define a plantar surface of the brace and cross over each other on the topside of the elastomeric component and are secured to a leg strap. A pair of stabilizing stirrups optionally are included on the inside surfaces of the elastomeric component and receive the malleoli.

Pre-cut adhesive supports for anatomical support, pain reduction, or therapeutic treatment
11690746 · 2023-07-04 · ·

An elongate strap support system for anatomical support, pain reduction, or therapeutic treatment includes a package containing a first elongate strap support and at least one additional elongate strap support. In one example, the first elongate strap support includes a woven fabric support layer including synthetic fibers. The woven fabric is shaped so as to form an elongated strap with rounded portions. The woven fabric is substantially resistant to stretching in one direction under such test conditions as those specified in ASTM D3759. The first elongate strap support additionally includes an adhesive layer on the support layer for adhesive attachment of the woven fabric support layer to an outer skin surface of a body and a removable cover layer on the adhesive layer.

ANKLE FOOT ORTHOSES AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING

Ankle foot orthoses (AFO) and methods of customizing an AFO. In one embodiment, the AFO includes a carbon fiber strut that includes a carbon fiber foot plate; a formable layer that is coupled with the carbon fiber foot plate, the formable layer being formable from an initial shape to a formed shape; an inner boot, where the formable layer being formed into the formed shape is configured to be formed around geometry of portions of the inner boot; and a moldable calf piece that is configured to be attached to the carbon fiber strut. The AFO may also include a strapping system that is coupled between the moldable calf piece and the inner boot. Methods of manufacturing and customizing the aforementioned AFO are also disclosed.

LEG PROTECTOR FOR ABOVE-KNEE AMPUTATION
20230000653 · 2023-01-05 ·

A kit for removably dressing a leg amputated above-knee is described. The kit includes a leg protector having a thigh piece configured to wrap around a thigh of the leg, and an end piece configured to removably attach to the thigh piece, and to wrap around a distal end of the leg. A belt is configured to be secured around a torso. One or more limb attachment straps are each configured to attach the belt to at least one of the thigh piece or the end piece to anchor the leg protector to the torso.

LEG PROTECTOR FOR ABOVE-KNEE AMPUTATION
20230000653 · 2023-01-05 ·

A kit for removably dressing a leg amputated above-knee is described. The kit includes a leg protector having a thigh piece configured to wrap around a thigh of the leg, and an end piece configured to removably attach to the thigh piece, and to wrap around a distal end of the leg. A belt is configured to be secured around a torso. One or more limb attachment straps are each configured to attach the belt to at least one of the thigh piece or the end piece to anchor the leg protector to the torso.

Carpometacarpal thumb brace
11540936 · 2023-01-03 · ·

A brace for a carpometacarpal joint of a thumb includes a body made of an elastomeric material. The body includes a wrist strap configured to surround a wrist, a dorsal projection extending from the wrist strap, a first palmar strap extending between a proximal end connected to the wrist strap and a distal end configured to removably attach to the dorsal projection, and a second palmar strap extending between a proximal end connected to the wrist strap and a distal end configured to removably attach to the dorsal projection. The brace also includes a heat-moldable insert positioned within the body. The heat-moldable insert is configured so as to be positioned over a CMC joint of the thumb.

Adjustable back brace and methods for use thereof
11540934 · 2023-01-03 · ·

An adjustable back brace configured to aid in the correction of spinal curvature during a treatment period of a patient is provided. In some aspects, the adjustable back brace comprises a rod, an inferior segment, and a superior segment. The inferior segment is configured to stabilize a pelvic region of the patient. The superior segment is configured to apply pressure to one of a first lateral side and a second lateral side of the patient, proximate a thoracic region of the patient to provide a corrective force on the spinal curvature of the patient. The superior segment is also selectively adjustable to be selectively moved and fixedly positioned in a plurality of positions along at least one of the lateral direction or the vertical direction, wherein the plurality of positions are designed for periodic adjustment of the corrective force on the spinal curvature during the treatment period.