SOFT ROBOTIC ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE

摘要

A compact, portable, easily implemented soft robotic orthopedic stabilization device for adjustably and selectively stabilizing a fractured or otherwise injured limb of a patient while providing convenient access to portions of the limb for treatment thereof.

主权项

1. A orthopedic device comprising:
an actuator comprising a flexible body with a plurality of interconnected chambers disposed therein, the flexible body comprising a first relatively elastic portion, and a second relatively strain limiting portion; a spine comprising a connection point for removably attaching the actuator; and a fluid inlet in fluid communication with the plurality of interconnected chambers of the flexible body, the fluid inlet configured to couple to a fluid source for controlling a pressure within the plurality of interconnected chambers, wherein increasing the pressure causes the first portion of the flexible body to bend around the second portion of the flexible body, thereby causing the actuator to change shape.