An orthopedic appliance that is designed to assist in the reduction of an anterior dislocation, during a course of treatment given to a person who is laying horizontal on a table or similar elevated surface, with the affected arm hanging directly downward. The appliance eliminates the need for a person to grip or in any way consciously hold on to weighted objects, thereby allowing the patient to fully relax during the treatment procedure. The appliance comprises one or more forearm straps which are wrapped around the forearm of the person receiving treatment, where one or more weighted units are attached to the forearm straps, with extending supports so that the weights hang down, so that a direct downward pull on the affected arm is possible. Said weighted units may be attached to the forearm straps using one or more descending loops, in which weights such as dumbbells may be placed. In place of loops, weighted units may be hooked on to the forearm strap portion, with the weighted units supported so that they are positioned below the affected person's wrist and hand.

A method and apparatus for stretching and exercising the wrist is disclosed. The apparatus includes a securing apparatus for securing the device to the wrist, a cord or strap, a footstep that enables the cord or strap to be secured to the floor, and an adjustment apparatus for adjusting the length of the cord or strap. The cord or strap wraps around the footstep for storage of the apparatus. The cord or strap is between 4 feet and 8 feet long and made of an inelastic material. The footstep may include a traction device for preventing slippage of the foot on the footstep. The method includes the steps of placing the wrist within the securing apparatus, tightening the securing apparatus, adjusting the length of the cord or strap using the adjustment apparatus so the footstep rests on the floor, placing the foot on the footstep to secure the footstep to the floor, and stretching the wrist.

A hand traction surgical table having an adjustable surgical table frame is provided. An arm board having an upper surface and a lower surface is mounted on the surgical table frame, thereby providing an operating surface for surgical procedures on the wrist and forearm. A pulley is mounted on the surgical table frame and a reduction force applying cable is mounted through the pulley. A finger retention device is mounted at a first end of the cable and a force applicator is mounted at a second end of the cable such that a predetermined reduction force can be applied to the patient's hand.

A soft, removable, protective restraint device for the arm or leg of a person, comprising: (a) at least two bands including a wrist band having a circumference slightly greater than that of the person's wrist area, and an upper arm band having a circumference slightly greater than that of the person's upper arm area; (b) a plurality of lock and loop portions for removably fastening one end of each band to an opposite end of the same band; (c) between about one and ten longitudinally oriented bars attached at each end to the bands; each bar being parallel to the other and evenly spaced; (d) an equal number of lightweight stiffening members; each bar comprising an enclosed stiffening member; and (e) a soft, sturdy, washable fabric substantially covering the device is provided. The restraint device has an open position and a cylindrical closed position when the loop portions are fastened to the corresponding lock portions on each band; and wherein the restraint device in the closed position fits comfortably but snugly in a generally cylindrical configuration around an arm or leg of the person.

A two-ply bandage for treatment of skin while providing orthopedic support having a first layer of gel for contacting the skin and a second layer of an elastic and supportive loop portion of a hook and loop fastener. The product is economically manufactured in the form of long rolls or as a sheet and is easily cut to any desired shape.