摘要 |
The invention relates to a variable support of the arm or the shoulder. The inventive device can especially be used for the conservative or postoperative treatment of various injuries of the shoulder. Preferably, the inventive device comprises a distal element (1), a proximal element (2) and an axillary wedge (3) that can be adjusted relative to the distal element (1) and or the proximal element (2) at least in height. In a further inventive embodiment, the distal element can be adjusted relative to the proximal element at least in angle and in a third preferred embodiment, both the axillary wedge and the distal element can be adjusted. The invention is specifically advantageous in that the orthosis can be variably adjusted without complications in accordance with the size of the patient and the medical requirements. |