| 摘要 |
A device for relocating dislocated shoulders, providing in-line humeral traction, wherein there is provided an arm isolation component for isolating the elbow area of the arm adjoining the shoulder to which traction is to be applied, the present invention further including a second strap placed about the chest of the patient, under the arm of the afflicted shoulder, for countertraction. The arm isolation component is of a unique design and includes an upper, generally wedge-configured upper isolation component, having a base configured to engage the underside of the upper (humeral) area of arm, the base further including first and second, somewhat aligned, cushion members emanating in generally lateral fashion from opposing sides of the base, the cushion members configured to each engage an opposing side of the upper arm when applied to the base, enveloping that portion of the arm with the application of a first strap which secures the base and cushion members about the arm. The elbow of the user is then flexed to generally about 45 DEG , until it contacts the front face of the wedge member, wherein it is secured via a second strap. Once countertraction has been secured via the chest strap, the physician may apply in-line humeral traction via waist strap anchored to the base of the wedge member near the base of the humerus of the patient, and utilizing one, or a combination of a variety of pre-existing reduction techniques, facilitate relocation of the dislocated shoulder. |
