Abstract: A hip orthosis for a leg of a user including a hip shell removably attached to a flexible waistband by one or more flexible straps, the hip shell being configured to flex when tightened. A first push button for hip adjustment of abduction and adduction is between the hip shell and a hip hinge assembly having a push button release of locking pins for setting flexion and extension movement of the leg. A second push button is positioned below the first push button and the hinge assembly for hip adjustment of abduction and adduction between the hip hinge assembly and a thigh support unit which is attached to a leg adjuster extended downward from the hip hinge assembly.

Abstract: Our design provides a moderate control of abduction and adduction without requiring tools. This can be accomplished with a first push button 5, shown in FIG. 1, for a hip adjustment of both abduction and adduction between a hip shell 2 and a hip hinge assembly that provides release of locking pins for setting the flexion and extension movement of the user's leg. A second push button 6 provides abduction and adduction between the hip hinge assembly 1 and a thigh supporting unit. To facilitate an initial vertical adjustment, we provide a flexible plastic spacer 7 with circular openings extending through the spacer between the leg adjuster and the upper thigh support pad. The flexible plastic spacer 7 enables an initial adhesion between the hook and nap material through openings in the flexible plastic spacer 7.

Abstract: An orthosis walking boot includes a posterior plastic shell with an open foot supporting portion extending outward from an integral open vertical leg extension to support a user's foot and leg and an anterior plastic shell with a horizontal foot covering portion for overlapping and covering the open foot supporting portion of the posterior shell and an integral open vertical leg extension for positioning within the posterior open vertical leg extension of the posterior shell. A two layer foam posterior liner extends upward within the posterior shell open vertical leg extension to receive the user's leg and adjustable fastening units secure the anterior shell to the posterior shell. An alternative orthosis walking boot with integrally attached foam liners on the posterior plastic shell and the anterior plastic shell is provided.

Abstract: An ankle/foot orthosis includes an orthosis boot that is attached to an adjustor unit that positions a sole offset from the orthosis boot. The adjuster unit provides angular adjustments of an inclination of the sole relative to the orthosis boot to accommodate a specific condition of the user's foot by rotation of wedged rotary plates to provide corrective alignment of the user's foot relative to a support surface during walking.

Abstract: An adjustable lordosis orthopedic insert and method of adjusting the lordosis orthopedic insert for an anatomy of a patient has a first support member configured to support a lordosis of a user's spine and a second adjustable member permanently connected to the first support member. The second adjustable member also has a relatively movable other end with a plurality of lordotic position settings to match corresponding first support member lordotic attachment positions to enable the first support member to conform to a desired setting angle. Fasteners extend through the first support member and the second adjustable member to permanently fix one of the plurality of lordotic position settings to configure the first support member at the desired lordosis setting angle. When appropriately adjusted to a setting angle, the lordosis orthopedic insert can be mounted within the flexible padded covering member for fixation to an appropriate back.

Abstract: A cranial protective helmet having a pair of components made of an exterior hard plastic shell with sufficient flexibility to accommodate comfort for the patient with interior cushioning liners conforming to a side of the patient's skull. Each component of the helmet can conform to a side of the patient's head and accommodate an insertion of the patient's head by relative movement with one or more fastener units securing the helmet components to the patient. Openings can be provided to accommodate monitoring instrumentation after a craniectomy operation. The components can be separate or minimally connected to enable a rotational opening. Fastener units can provide a secure connection of the components and an elastic attachment about the patient's head.

Abstract: A hip orthosis having a flexible waist band for conforming to the waist of a user can be attached at any position on the exterior of the waist band with adjustments in a vertical circumferential and rotational position for connecting a hip support unit at a desired position to maintain the head of a femur into the acetabulum of a user. The hip support unit is connected to a hinge member and an extension unit that is secured at a lower portion of the thigh wherein a thigh support unit can be adjusted so that a three point force system can be applied to the user.

Abstract: A spinal orthosis and method of applying extension and compression forces onto a user spine includes a lumbo-sacral compression unit conforming to a portion of a user's torso and exerting an encircling compressive force to provide a hydraulic lift. A posterior spinal frame member is secured by the lumbo-sacral compression unit to be cantilevered upward along the user's spine. A pair of adjustable shoulder strap assemblies are connected to an upper portion of the posterior spinal frame member and adjacent a lower portion of the posterior spinal frame member to enable a user to adjustably apply a thoracic force with adjustable controlled buckles and straps positioned on the user's chest.

Abstract: A spinal orthosis and method of applying extension and compression forces onto a user spine includes a lumbo-sacral compression unit conforming to a portion of a user's torso and exerting an encircling compressive force to provide a hydraulic lift. A posterior spinal frame member is secured by the lumbo-sacral compression unit to be cantilevered upward along the user's spine. A pair of adjustable shoulder strap assemblies are connected to an upper portion of the posterior spinal frame member and adjacent a lower portion of the posterior spinal frame member to enable a user to adjustably apply a thoracic force with adjustable controlled buckles and straps positioned on the user's chest.

Abstract: The present invention provides a universally applicable orthosis such as a hip orthosis and includes a semi-rigid hip engaging unit that can be easily bent for attachment to a user's waist. A semi-rigid thigh support member is also easily bent for attachment to either the right or the left thigh of a user. A closure unit enables the user to provide a compressive force on the waist with a mechanical force advantage. The hinge unit extends between the hip engaging unit and the thigh unit to stabilize the limit of the extension and rotation of the thigh relative to the waist of the user. Although the waist engaging unit and the thigh support member are relatively flexible when they bend about the user, they are structured to become rigid to provide stable anchor points for the hinge unit.

Abstract: A boot having a hinged shell assembly sized and dimensioned to receive a person's foot, and a customized insole. The shell assembly includes a lower shell, and an upper shell that overlaps the lower shell. The upper shell and lower shell are hinged together at or near a toe of the boot. In one instance, the upper and lower shell are hinged together by a tab that is part of the upper shell.

Abstract: An orthosis can comprise a first body member that can conform to a portion of a patient's body and a second body member that can conform to another portion of a patient's body. A closure unit having a first connector member with a first plurality of support posts can be operatively connected to the first body member, while a second connector member with a second plurality of support posts can be operatively connected to the second body member. An elongated flexible pull member can operatively extend between the respective first and second support posts so that when tightened by a patient, a pull member slides across the support posts to provide a mechanical force advantage to draw the first body member and the second body member against the patient's torso. A closure unit can be of a modular configuration for subjective mounting on various components of an orthosis to provide a highly adaptable closure unit.

Abstract: An orthosis can comprise a first body member that can conform to a portion of a patient's body and a second body member that can conform to another portion of a patient's body. A closure unit having a first connector member with a first plurality of support posts can be operatively connected to the first body member, while a second connector member with a second plurality of support posts can be operatively connected to the second body member. An elongated flexible pull member can operatively extend between the respective first and second support posts so that when tightened by a patient, a pull member slides across the support posts to provide a mechanical force advantage to draw the first body member and the second body member against the patient's torso. A closure unit can be of a modular configuration for subjective mounting on various components of an orthosis to provide a highly adaptable closure unit.

Abstract: An orthosis can comprise a first body member that can conform to a portion of a patient's body and a second body member that can conform to another portion of a patient's body. A closure unit having a first connector member with a first plurality of support posts can be operatively connected to the first body member, while a second connector member with a second plurality of support posts can be operatively connected to the second body member. An elongated flexible pull member can operatively extend between the respective first and second support posts so that when tightened by a patient, a pull member slides across the support posts to provide a mechanical force advantage to draw the first body member and the second body member against the patient's torso. A closure unit can be of a modular configuration for subjective mounting on various components of an orthosis to provide a highly adaptable closure unit.

Abstract: A hip orthosis includes a hip engaging unit that can be secured to the contours of a human hip. An appendant orthotic member is formed to extend diagonally about and to be fixed to a human appendage. A connector assembly, with a support plate with a curved configuration at an anchor location to permit adjustment, interconnects the hip engaging member and the appendant member and includes an articulated joint member to control flexion, extension, abduction and adduction. The joint members can include an adjustable linkage system extending across and connected to both sides of the articulated joint. A first link member can be adjusted in length to control the movement of the articulated joint.

Abstract: An orthosis can comprise a first body member that can conform to a portion of a patient's body and a second body member that can conform to another portion of a patient's body. A closure unit having a first connector member with a first plurality of support posts can be operatively connected to the first body member, while a second connector member with a second plurality of support posts can be operatively connected to the second body member. An elongated flexible pull member can operatively extend between the respective first and second support posts so that when tightened by a patient, a pull member slides across the support posts to provide a mechanical force advantage to draw the first body member and the second body member against the patient's torso. A closure unit can be of a modular configuration for subjective mounting on various components of an orthosis to provide a highly adaptable closure unit.

Abstract: A hip orthosis includes a hip engaging unit that can be secured to the contours of a human hip. An appendant orthotic member is formed to extend diagonally about and to be fixed to a human appendage. A connector assembly, with a support plate with a curved configuration at an anchor location to permit adjustment, interconnects the hip engaging member and the appendant member and includes an articulated joint member to control flexion, extension, abduction and adduction. The joint members can include an adjustable linkage system extending across and connected to both sides of the articulated joint. A first link member can be adjusted in length to control the movement of the articulated joint. An adjustable hinge member having a rotational axis which is offset by approximately 90° from a rotational axis of the articulate joint can be set to limit a range of flexion, while movement of the articulated joint provides either a controlled abduction or adduction movement.

Abstract: A cranial orthosis includes a helmet member that can be expanded for mounting on a patient's head and subsequently contracted to be operatively positioned to permit the interior surface to reconfigure the patient's head to the desired shape is provided. The helmet member can have a split with a safety stop unit positioned on the helmet member to provide a safety limit to the adjustment against the patient's head. A safety stop unit can include a bellows member, a stop unit mounted on a flange extending from the helmet and a stop unit including a plurality of nestling components that can relatively move to permit the expansion step while nestling to a fixed position in a stacked configuration to provide a stop position against further closure of the cranial orthosis to protect the patient.