公开(公告)号：US20180116893A1

公开(公告)日：2018-05-03

申请号：US15795795

申请日：2017-10-27

Applicant: Spectrum Health Innovations, LLC

Inventor： James R. Lebolt ,  Eric J. VanMiddendorp ,  Timothy D. Stoepker ,  Isaac Running ,  Robert Ball

IPC: A61H1/00 ,  A61F5/01

CPC classification number: A61H1/006 ,  A61F5/0104 ,  A61H2201/1616

Abstract: An orthosis includes dynamic tensioning elements, recreating and/or improving on the load sharing typically provided by soft tissue, such as ligaments, tendons, muscle and a capsule at a joint of a patient or wearer, thereby providing support and preventing further injury from joint instability and/or joint laxity. The orthosis can support a glenohumeral joint of the shoulder brace and can prevent additional injury from various shoulder instabilities, for example, anterior, inferior, posterior and/or multidirectional instabilities. This can be accomplished by dynamically tensioning posterior, anterior and/or humeral head straps of the orthosis. The straps can be primarily adjustable only in tension forces stored there within, rather in orientation relative to the shoulder. This can simplify setup and use, and can ensure the orthosis has a low profile. Related methods of use also are provided.

公开(公告)号：US10772782B2

公开(公告)日：2020-09-15

申请号：US15795795

申请日：2017-10-27

Applicant: Spectrum Health Innovations, LLC

Inventor： James R. Lebolt ,  Eric J. VanMiddendorp ,  Timothy D. Stoepker ,  Isaac Running ,  Robert Ball

IPC: A61F5/01 ,  A61H1/02 ,  A61H1/00 ,  A61F5/37

Abstract: An orthosis includes dynamic tensioning elements, recreating and/or improving on the load sharing typically provided by soft tissue, such as ligaments, tendons, muscle and a capsule at a joint of a patient or wearer, thereby providing support and preventing further injury from joint instability and/or joint laxity. The orthosis can support a glenohumeral joint of the shoulder brace and can prevent additional injury from various shoulder instabilities, for example, anterior, inferior, posterior and/or multidirectional instabilities. This can be accomplished by dynamically tensioning posterior, anterior and/or humeral head straps of the orthosis. The straps can be primarily adjustable only in tension forces stored there within, rather in orientation relative to the shoulder. This can simplify setup and use, and can ensure the orthosis has a low profile. Related methods of use also are provided.