Orthopaedic shoulder brace having adjustable pelvic, scapulary, and arm

Abstract

An orthopaedic shoulder brace that is adapted to evenly distribute weight onto a patient's waist and hip is disclosed. The shoulder brace includes a first anatomically-conforming shell having an upper curved portion for comfortably fitting around a right side of the waist of a user, and having a lower curved portion for comfortably fitting onto the right hip of the user. A second anatomically-conforming shell is also included which has an upper curved portion for comfortably fitting around a left side of the waist of the user, and which has a lower curved portion for comfortably fitting onto the left hip of the user. A strap connects the front portions of the first anatomically-conforming shell and the second anatomically-conforming shell, and a joining shell connects the back portions of the two shells. The joining shell is rotatably connected to the first anatomically-conforming shell at a first joint and rotatably connected to the second anatomically-conforming shell at a second joint. These two joints allow the first and second anatomically-conforming shells to rotate to accommodate the varying hip sizes of different users. Additionally, a scapulary panel is disclosed for applying pressure to the scapula near the injured shoulder of the user. The scapulary panel is adjustable across an area of the user's back.