| 摘要 |
A reusable joint stabilizer (10) for application to a joint of a patient, the stabilizer including a web (12) having a pattern selected to provide a desired stability and restriction in the range of motion of the joint, the web (12) being securable about the joint of the patient and formed of a plurality of flexible and non-stretchable strips (14) interconnected in a desired pattern and a plurality of non-adhesive and reusable flexible tacky strips (16) aligned with and connected to at least selected ones of the non- stretchable strips (14) for positioning adjacent to skin of the patient proximate the joint. The tacky strips (16) transfer forces between the exterior of the web (12) and the skin of the patient contacted by the tacky strips (16) to provide a desired stability of the joint and a desired restriction in the range of motion of the joint. |
