Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Orthopedic device for treating complications of the hip
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Application No.: US15784759Application Date: 2017-10-16
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Publication No.: US11259948B2Publication Date: 2022-03-01
- Inventor: Arni Thor Ingimundarson , Thorvaldur Ingvarsson , Nina Bakken , Valgeir Petursson , Helga Run Palsdottir , Thorleifur Stefansson , Hronn Kristinsdottir , Stefan Orn Stefansson , Henry Hsu
- Applicant: OSSUR HF
- Applicant Address: IS Reykjavik
- Assignee: OSSUR HF
- Current Assignee: OSSUR HF
- Current Assignee Address: IS Reykjavik
- Agency: Workman Nydegger
- Main IPC: A61F5/01
- IPC: A61F5/01

Abstract:
An orthopedic device is provided for treating complications of the hip and has means for trochanter compression, pelvis support, lumbar compression, variously directed straps, and thigh support. The trochanter compression and an internal/external rotation strap provide pain relief through compression and skin protection, unloading of joints through compression and sealing, and unloading by load transfer. Means for adjustably dosing of straps enables pain management and ease of use.
Public/Granted literature
- US20180049904A1 ORTHOPEDIC DEVICE FOR TREATING COMPLICATIONS OF THE HIP Public/Granted day:2018-02-22
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