Publication number: 20130053738
Abstract: The invention relates to a splint (1, 31, 51, 61, 71) for immobilising a joint, which is to be worn at the joint to be immobilised, wherein the splint (1, 31, 51, 61, 71) comprises at least one flat body (2, 32, 52, 52?, 62, 72) that has at least two contact surfaces (3, 4, 33, 34, 53, 54, 63, 64, 73, 74) for limbs adjoining the joint to be immobilised. A supporting member (6, 36, 36?, 36?, 36??, 56, 56?, 68, 78) is provided, which in an outer contour (7, 37, 57, 57?, 68?, 68?, 79) has an angular structure (8, 8?, 38, 38?) for adjusting and bracing an angle between the contact surfaces (3, 4, 33, 34, 53, 54, 63, 64, 73, 74) for the limbs. According to the invention at least two surfaces (13, 13?, 17, 17?; 39, 39?, 39?) arranged in the assembled state of the splint (1, 31, 51, 61, 71) on the faces of the contact surfaces (3, 4, 33, 34, 53, 54, 63, 64, 73, 74) remote from the limbs are provided.
Type:
Application
Filed:
January 21, 2011
Publication date:
February 28, 2013
Inventor:
Olaf Kandt