ORTHOTIC DEVICE FOR ABDUCTION

摘要

This invention concerns a orthotic device for abduction for persons affected by spasticity for placing between the knees and/or feet of patients. Viewed from above, this orthotic device consists of an approximately H-shaped structure with a central element (4), the length of which can be adjusted, with cross-pieces (6 and 8) which can be movably attached by means of articulations (3, 5) at both ends of the central element (4). The length of the cross-pieces (6 and 8) can also be adjusted and serve to support the knees and/or feet. The cross-pieces (6 and 8) have support elements (7, 9) movably mounted by means of articulations (11, 13 and 15, 17), which are provided with cushions in the form of foam, gel, or air pillows. The support elements can be constructed as unitary rectilinear pieces or as unitary angular pieces. Preferably these support elements (9) consist of parts (88, 90) which are connected to one another and to the cross-piece (8) in a pivoting or articulated fashion. It is possible to regulate the two support elements with respect to one another in a position which is rectilinear or angular to any degree to improve the wearing comfort for a wide array of different lying and sitting positions of the person affected by spasticity. The orthotic device for abduction is simple and economical to construct and simple and secure to install, and can be utilized in a wide variety of situations.