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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jun. 01, 2010
Filed:
May. 19, 2008
Applicants:
Julia Chang, Los Angeles, CA (US);
William Arnold, Woodland Hills, CA (US);
Inventors:
Julia Chang, Los Angeles, CA (US);
William Arnold, Woodland Hills, CA (US);
Assignee:
Ossur HF, Reykjavik, IS;
Attorney:
Primary Examiner:
Assistant Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
A61F 5/00 (2006.01); A61F 5/37 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
Abstract
An orthopedic device as in a dorsal splint for treating plantar fasciitis includes a substantially rigid splint member having an overmolded flexible edge and living hinges, or substantially rigid component pieces received in a flexible member, to provide improved and more comfortable fitting to a user and reduced storage requirements. The substantially rigid splint member is shaped and configured to the dorsal aspects of a user's lower leg, ankle, and foot. Straps are provided to maintain the dorsal splint in position.