Adjustable support for a residual limb of an amputee

摘要

A support structure for an amputee that has lost his foot is shown. The support structure is adjustable vertically and may be removably attached to the residual limb to support the residual limb when the amputee is in a wheelchair or is sitting upright in a seat or chair. The vertical height is adjusted by a spring-loaded pin and telescopic members. Pads provide cushions for the residual limb.

主权项

1. A method for combating contracture of muscles in the residual limb of an amputee comprising the steps of:
sitting substantially upright; placing a posterior portion of said residual limb on a padding structure of a portable supporting device, said portable supporting device comprising a concave plate adjacently below said padding structure, a tubular member adjacently below said concave plate and extending downward therefrom, a tubular leg telescopically disposed within said tubular member, and a height adjustment device to adjust the height of said portable supporting device; attaching said portable supporting device to said residual limb after said placing step; adjusting said height of said supporting device to stretch said muscles in said residual limb of said amputee; said portable supporting device comprises a plurality of slots along a periphery of said plate, and extending through said padding structure, and at least one strap extending through said slots, and said attaching step comprises strapping said portable supporting device to said residual limb.