A joint cuff is provided for supporting and guiding an ankle joint and for preventing lateral twisting while assuring movement perpendicular to the joint axis. The joint cuff includes two side portions which laterally grip the joint and are connected with one another by a bottom portion. The joint cuff has, in an open condition, a somewhat V-shaped form. It includes a strip of a low-temperature plastic, and the two side portions are dimensioned so that the tibia remains free of the cuff at its front and back side, while the joint is gripped laterally. To adjust the cuff to a particular individual, the cuff is warmed up and is fitted to the shape of the ankle joint directly on the foot of the patient.
A brace for an ankle includes first and second ankle guards for placement over the medial and lateral portions of the ankle, respectively. A foot sole piece connects the two ankle guards. A first densified batting pad attaches to the first ankle guard so that the pad makes contact with the medial portion of the ankle. A second densified batting pad is similarly attached to the second ankle guard so that it makes contact with the lateral portion of the ankle. The brace also includes means for securing the brace to the ankle, such as VELCRO closures.
An ankle bandage (1) for supporting an ankle and foot while allowing a relatively unimpeded walk. The ankle bandage has a generally sock-shaped main body enclosing the ankle and instep region of a user. The main body may be opened at a front closure and is made from a flexible, resilient, heat insulating material. A pocket (8,9,10) for containing a stabilizing support body (11) is defined by a separate material sewn on the inside of main body along seams 6 and 7. The supporting body (11) comprises two rail portions (18) extending from a point above the ankle area of the user on each side of the leg, a joining portion (19) coupling the upper ends of the rail portions and a heel support formed by distal tapering portions of the lower ends (20) of the rail portions (18). During use, the tapering portions do not overlap and the heel support is located below the instep area and against the outside of the foot. The heel support has a narrow width compared to the upper ends of the rail portions (18) which allows a comfortable and normal pivoting ankle motion during walking while maintaining support.
Ankle-joint orthopaedic prosthesis designed to provide stabilization of the tarsal joint in the case of ligament instability and to provide guidance after injuries to the ligaments, while nevertheless leaving the talocrural articulation free. It is intended to provide precise matching to the axis of the ankle-joint. The orthopaedic prosthesis (1) comprises a foot receptacle (2) and a leg receptacle (3). The foot receptacle has an opening (8) at the point corresponding to the heel walking surface. The leg receptacle has, in the triceps plantaris muscular region, a rear opening which leaves free room for the latter. The position of the point of rotation of the articulation (18, 19) linking the foot receptacle and leg receptacle can be adjusted in relation to the foot receptacle.
An ankle brace which includes an inverted "Y" joint located at the malleoli of the ankle. The ankle brace is formed into the shape of the patient's ankle and then sections of the brace are cut out to form the present invention. In particular, an inverted "Y" joint is manufactured by cutting out a delta-shaped opening.
An ankle brace which includes an inverted "Y" joint located at the malleoli of the ankle. The ankle brace is formed into the shape of the patient's ankle and then sections of the brace are cut out to form the present invention. In particular, an inverted "Y" joint is manufactured by cutting out a delta-shaped opening.
