Abstract: A therapeutic, sanitary device intended to promote satisfactory sexual intercourse by preventing impotency, and a method of maintaining erection of the penis by use of said device, is disclosed. The device consists of a band of interlocking material being at least of a length sufficient to both encircle the base of a penis and scrotum at the junction of the pubis and to interconnect against itself when so encircled. A self-enclosed circular region attached to an end of said device to act as a "noose" is further described, whereby said device may be pulled tightly against itself in an effort to be cinched tightly against said junction.

Abstract: An ankle protector is disclosed comprising (i) a pair of supports each including a hard exterior shell and a conformable interior replaceable pad adapted to be fitted, pad facing the leg, onto the lower leg, confrontingly opposing medial and lateral side portions of the leg above and below the ankle malleoli, the support not extending inferiorly sufficiently to engage a surface on which the foot rests, the pad having a higher surface friction face confronting the leg, the support members being circumferentially bound to the leg above the ankle malleoli by (ii) inelastic positive fasteners acting in concert with the high friction surface of the pad to provide, when fitted, a secure mount on the limb, and (iii) an inelastic strap interconnecting said supports, when fitted, tensively, under the sole of the posterior part of the foot.

Abstract: A bone screw fixation assembly comprises a longitudinally extending member having an aperture therethrough defining an inner wall with spaced first and second end portions. A first set of threads are formed in the inner wall at the first end portion for receiving a cooperating second set of threads disposed about the exterior of a fixation device. A longitudinally extending fam rod has first and second spaced ends, and the jam rod is receivable in the aperture for permitting the jam rod first end to engage the fixation device when received within the member first end portion. A locking mechanism is operably associated with the member for selectively locking the jam rod in engagement with the received fixation device so that movement of the first set of threads relative to the second set of threads is prevented.

Abstract: A surgical rod pusher instrument for application of a force against a rod. The instrument has a distal tip which includes a plurality of rod locator recesses, each having a different directional orientation. The rod can be located in the desired recess for application of force against the rod. The plurality of recesses enables the user to apply force to the rod in multiple, selectable directions.

Abstract: An arm sling is made from a length of material comprising a sleeve portion and a back portion which is a continuation of one side of the sleeve portion. The sleeve portion supports the arm in a diagonal position across the chest. The back portion extends diagonally across the back and is adjustably attached to the end of the sleeve portion at the opposite shoulder.