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7601132 Method and apparatus for applying traction to the spinal column  
A traction force is applied at an angle to the longitudinal axis of the patient's spine and progressively increased over a period of time. A fulcrum member is applied against the posterior portion...
7597673 High gripping and non-slip belts for pneumatic lumbar traction device  
The pneumatic lumbar traction device comprises two separable parts, namely an upper hollow part and a lower frame, the frame having a pneumatically operated piston and cylinder mechanism fixed in...
7594898 Sleep-aiding device  
A sleep-aiding device for restricting stretching of a wearer's legs to full extension to reduce leg muscle cramping during sleep includes an adjustable belt worn about a wearer's waist during...
7556609 Medical aid having a standalone femur traction mode and a leg support mode  
A medical aid that functions as (1) a standalone femur traction device for femur traction or (2) a trapezoidally-shaped cushioned leg support pillow. The medical aid can be placed on an ordinary...
7544175 Traction device for physical therapy  
A traction device for use on a support surface which includes a body contacting assembly which releasably contacts the a suitable anatomical region of the patient, a gas spring and associated...
7510539 Health equipment  
Health equipment for dragging the lumber with the trunk of the human body securely supported is provided. The trunk support 2 is bendable only inwardly, and holds and supports the trunk of the...
7507216 Splint system and method of use  
Devices and methods are disclosed for achieving control and stabilization of bone fractures in mammals, most specifically humans. Stabilization and traction is often required to support fractured...
7462442 Biocompatible microchip and a method for producing the same  
The invention relates to a process for the production of biocompatible structures. For this purpose, a chemically amplified photoresist is applied to a substrate and is structured. The photoresist...
7462189 Integrated lumbar combined variable angular distraction structure  
A spinal treatment apparatus for applying a force to a patient includes a base portion, a telescoping support, a spinal distraction device and an actuator. The telescoping support is mounted on the...
7449005 Traction collar and method of use  
A traction device having an adjustable tensioning mechanism, the traction device attachable to a head support and a cervical collar. The tensioning mechanism includes a traction base, a slider...
7445608 Ambulatory spinal unloading method and apparatus  
An ambulatory spinal unloading method and apparatus are implemented to achieve a desired minimum level of residual cushioning in response to a biasing force applied to the associated apparatus...
7413554 Wearable joint driving device  
Provided is a wearable joint driving device in which a plurality of frame members are attached to a wearing body so as to be in contact with the outer surface of the wearing body. Between the frame...
7357777 Spinal traction device and method  
A spinal traction/decompression device suitable for home or clinical treatment of lumbar and cervical spine pathology. The traction apparatus has a substantially flat upper body support that is...
7354414 Vertical traction assembly and method  
A vertical traction assembly for using gravity to stretch a person's spine comprises a frame structure and a torso harness combination coupled to depend from the frame structure. The harness...
7351216 Method and apparatus for minimizing bed sores and lower back pain in spinal injury patients  
Apparatus for suspending the calf and foot of a patient recumbent on a bed to relieve pressure on the thigh of the patient includes a leg lift unit in the form of a rigid, trough-like posterior...
7347834 Traction apparatus for the cervical vertebrae  
A traction apparatus for cervical vertebrae for elongating the cervical vertebrae with the cervical vertebrae being stooped in response to the manipulation of a user. Force is only concentrated to...
7314458 Adjustable splint  
Splint for an orthopedic joint bandage. The splint includes at least a first section, at least a second section, at least one tensioning element, and a tightening device. The tightening device is...
7285128 Lumbar traction table  
A flexion-traction type lumbar traction table for treating a patient including a base supporting a stationary head-thoracic support and a pivotally movable pelvic support section positioned...
7282039 Device for self administration of lumbar traction  
A device is disclosed for self administration of adjustable lumbar traction by a user in a supine position upon a support. The device comprises an upper body harness releasably encircling the torso...
7276038 Field adjustable traction device  
In one embodiment, a fastening mechanism is provided for a field adjustable traction device having first and second supports coupled using one or more lifting mechanisms. A set of one or more posts...
7192410 Orthopedic rehabilitation mechanism  
The present invention provides an orthopedic device for therapy and rehabilitation of joints to increase the range of motion of the joint, a method of manufacture therefor, and a method of...
7189214 Multi-axis cervical and lumbar traction table  
A multi-axis cervical and lumbar traction table and method of using same. The traction table includes a support frame with a first body supporting portion and a second body supporting portion. The...
7182084 Spica chair  
A lightweight, collapsible and transportable spica chair to be used by toddler, juvenile, and adult patients fitted with a spica cast. Foldable rigid frame supports mutually inclining and...
7169121 Elastic dynamic immobilizer for fingers or toes  
The present invention relates to a medical device for syndactyly of at least two fingers or toes, said device being in one piece and comprising at least two rings joined via at least one connection...
7156820 Extremity support rack  
A portable extremity support rack that offers a quick, easy, accessible and effective way to apply the standard RICE principle for post traumatic injury management. The extremity support rack...
7137961 Method and portable apparatus for spinal adjustment  
The present invention relates to a portable spinal adjustment apparatus and method for assisting a user thereof to adjust the user's spine. The apparatus includes an elongate member which defines a...
7131955 Orthopedic traction tower system  
An orthopedic traction tower system, and components thereof, for use in surgery, fracture repair, and/or radiography. The traction tower system may include a base for receiving the proximal end of...
7128724 Cervical spine brace and traction device  
A cervical spine brace and traction device incorporates a forwardly open head and jaw brace which is adjustably supported vertically above a forwardly collar member. The brace and the collar member...
7125415 Neck traction system  
A neck traction device for delivering or imposing a tension force on the neck area of a person. The traction device includes a rigid vertical support member that has a connector for engaging a...
7118543 Orthosis closure system with mechanical advantage  
A closure system for orthoses that permits a first body member conforming to a portion of a patient's torso to be connected through the closure system, with a second body member conforming to...
7112179 Orthosis  
An orthosis for stretching tissue around a joint of a patient between first and second relatively pivotable body portions. The orthosis includes a first arm member affixable to the first body...
7108671 Portable lumbar traction device  
A low-cost, light weight portable lumbar fraction device for home use by a patient including a support structure having a longitudinal axis and a carriage slidable along a portion of the support...
7097628 Traction chair system  
A traction chair system for efficiently relieving an individual of lower back pain. The traction chair system includes a chair frame, a seat, a plurality of actuators attached between the chair...
7070573 Traction collar  
A traction collar includes a body having an axial extension. The body is equipped with inflatable sections and a device for supplying air to the sections or to dispose of air from the sections. The...
7060046 Pelvis correction apparatus  
A pelvis correction apparatus is disclosed, by which appropriate pelvis correction therapy is performed with application of sufficient pressing force at a predetermined angle to a patient by simple...
7055524 Airway management device  
An apparatus for maintaining airway passages open that includes a base and a horizontal bar member slidably connected to a U-shaped member attached to the base. A pair of posts having padded heads...
7052479 Traction device  
A traction device for applying traction to a patient's leg while supporting the patient's foot to avoid foot drop and heel or lateral malleolar pressure ulcers. The device includes a body having...
7011642 External fixation device for cranialmaxillofacial distraction  
An externally mounted fixation device for craniomaxillofacial distraction osteogenesis, the device having a helmet to secure the device in a relatively rigid and immobile manner to the head of a...
6997892 Ambulatory cyclic traction device  
In one embodiment, an ambulatory cyclic traction device includes two support belts configured to be positioned about a user's body and one or more lifting mechanisms coupled between the support...
6994683 Portable lumbar traction device  
A portable lumbar traction device wherein a variable tension system allows the user to manually manipulate a level of tension using a ratcheting device while undergoing a traction procedure. The...
6984217 Cervical distraction device  
A cervical traction device includes a base, a cervical force application member, and a motor operably attached to the cervical force application member. The motor preferably drives the cervical...
6974432 Traction device adjustment mechanism and method  
In one embodiment, a method is provided for adjusting the length of a belt having right and left front portions and a back portion, the right and left front portions of the belt each moveable with...
6971997 Multi-axis cervical and lumber traction table  
A method and apparatus for determining an adjusted traction force for the patient. The first body supporting portion is positioned in a non-horizontal configuration. A compensating force related to...
6971392 Sacro-Iliac mobilization tool  
A tool for making gentle repetitive movements to the joints between a person's sacrum and ilium which allow for proper pelvic alignment when one or both have become irritated, inflamed, or...
6966885 Hydrotherapy process and apparatus  
This invention relates to hydrotherapy where a patient is placed in traction while immersed in a heated hydrotherapy pool. More specifically, a process and apparatus for hydrotherapy traction is...
6962572 Dynamic lumbar brace  
A lumbar support brace which is designed to create a tightening effect to push the abdominal contents and abdomen toward the spinal column and as a result creates and increases the hydraulic...
6942630 Inflatable suspension harness/body jacket  
An inflatable suspension harness/body jacket and method of use in medical partial weight-bearing therapy. The suspension harness/body jacket is fit onto a patient and has bladders that are inflated...
6939269 Exercise device for improving head, neck, and spinal alignment  
An exercise device for improving head, neck, and spinal alignment preferably includes a bracket having a pair of spaced apart pulleys and a U-shaped base which is adapted to fit over a door, a rope...
6932783 Passive hip reducer  
A patient with a dislocated hip lies on a planar pad having side rails along which slides a frame having upright members on each side of the pad and a horizontal member connecting the top of the...
6913587 Adjustable support  
The present invention provides an adjustable support that may be telescopically extendable, coarsely and finely adjustable, and providing a mechanical advantage while being readily transportable....
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