| 摘要 |
<p>An adjustable spring-loaded splint device (1) is provided for supporting the ankle joint of a wearer. The splint device includes a pair of spaced lower struts (3, 3a) and a pair of spaced upper struts (5, 5a) pivotably connected to lower struts (3, 3a). The lower struts (3, 3a) each include, at one end, a pivotably mounted head portion (7) defining a cam surface (10), and the upper struts (5, 5a) each include an adjustable spring assembly (20) mounted therein, including a spring (22) biased into engagement with the cam surface (10), for applying a quantifiable force tending to align the upper (5, 5a) and lower (3, 3a) struts. Upper and lower sets of cuff (82, 42) and strap (92, 94) members are connected between the upper struts (5, 5a) which adjustably and releasably secure the splint device (1) to the limb of the wearer using a detachable fastener including hooks and loops fastener sections (88, 90). An adjustable footplate assembly (40) is pivotably connected to the lower struts (3, 3a) of the splint device (1) for securely supporting the foot of the wearer in a selected relation with respect to the ankle. An elevating sole (116), which is of variable thickness and is adapted to be secured to footplate assembly (40), can be used in supporting the foot at a given height above the ground.</p> |
