Brace

About: Brace is a(n) research topic. Over the lifetime, 8002 publication(s) have been published within this topic receiving 77535 citation(s).

Dynamic orthopedic braces

Abstract: The present invention relates to a brace including a support member that is configured to the actual or desired shape of a user's body part, a support structure for mounting the support member on a user, a variable force applicator for adjusting the amount of force to be applied by the support member and an indicator for displaying the force applied.

Instruments and methods for stabilization of bony structures

Abstract: The present invention relates to a brace installation instrument placement that is mounted to anchors secured in an animal subject. The installation instrument includes anchor extensions coupled to the anchors. The instrument is movable with respect to the anchors to position a brace in a position more proximate the anchors. The brace can be indexed for insertion at a predetermined orientation with respect to the installation instrument. Methods and techniques for using the installation instrument are also provided.

Instrument for stabilization of bony structures

Abstract: The present invention relates to a brace installation instrument placement (220) that is mounted to anchors (60) secured in an animal subject. The installation instrument includes anchor extensions (230) coupled to the anchors (60). The instrument (220) is movable with respect to the anchors (60) to position a brace in a position more proximate the anchors (60). The brace (290) can be indexed for insertion at a predetermined orientation with respect to the installation instrument (220). Methods and techniques for using the installation instrument (220) are also provided.

Ankle brace providing upper and lower ankle adjustment

Abstract: An ankle brace having an upper portion and a lower portion. The upper portion defines an interior having a first circumference. The lower portion defines an interior having a second circumference. The ankle brace further comprises a means for adjusting the sizes of the first and second circumferences independently from each other.