Patella-femoral brace

作者: Richard Lee Ellingson , Lonnie E. Paulos

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摘要: The present invention is directed to a patella-femoral brace which includes an elastic sleeve sized so as be securely positionable about user's leg and has bracing plate located therein becomes positioned adjacent the lateral side of patella when correctly patient's knee. may include protection pad extends cover knee protect it from impact or contact with other elements brace. connected set strap members, each above below patella, being capable wrapping around medial knee, across back leg, attaching rigid support upper lower cuffs, having single hinge arm connect together at hinge. locking mechanism prevent hyperextension fixed in its position on straps are cuffs brace, such that remains relative cause pressure applied during flexion extension thereof for preventing mispositioning (subluxation) patella.

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