Abstract: A knee support comprising a main body for covering the knee joint and thigh and shank portions of a leg located above and below the knee joint, two straps respectively disposed extending laterally above and below the portion of the main body which corresponds to the patella, one end of each strap fixed to the main body while the free ends thereof are adapted to be detachably attached to the main body, and a patella pad fixed to the two straps so as to be brought into contact with a side portion of the patella when the support is mounted on a knee.

Abstract: An orthopedic casting tape providing stretchability which comprises a knitted fibrous substrate impregnated with a water-curable synthetic resin wherein the substrate consists of synthetic organic fiber stretch yarn solely, in part stretch yarn and in part natural fibers, in part stretch yarn and in part artificial fibers or in part stretch yarn and in part mixtures of natural and artificial fibers. The stretch yarns are preferably those in which the stretchability is conferred by providing spiral or zigzag patterns of the synthetic fibers and utilizing the thermal plasticity and shrinkage properties of the synthetic fibers which are non-elastomeric.

Abstract: The invention herein relates to a thermoplastic suitable for setting bandages and a solventless process for the manufacture of setting bandages therewith. The thermoplastic composition comprises a saturated linear polyester and a resin with low crystallizability and a low softening temperature. The setting bandage made according to this invention can be easily applied to injured parts of a body and the cast resulting therefrom is light, inert, waterproof, ventilative, rigid and shockproof. A method for the manufacture of said setting bandages without the use of solvents is also described in detail.

Abstract: An improved two-part material for use in surgical bandages is formed of glass fibres combined with non-glass fibres.