Abstract: A customizable knee brace for use in the treatment of osteoarthritis is provided. The customizable knee brace includes a lateral upright. The lateral upright includes at least a first semi-rigid support, a second semi-rigid support, and a hinge physically coupling the first semi-rigid support and the second semi-rigid support. The customizable knee brace further includes a thigh cuff constructed of formable material and coupled to the first semi-rigid support. The customizable knee brace further includes a shin cuff constructed of formable material and coupled to the second semi-rigid support. The customizable knee brace further includes an elastomeric web framework coupled to the lateral upright and configured to secure an area of a knee of a patient when wearing the customizable knee brace. The customizable knee brace further includes at least one tensioning element configured to adjust a tension of the elastomeric web framework.

Abstract: Provided are high-filtration reusable face masks with replaceable filters. Reusable face masks can comprise a single piece mask body configured to cover a nose and a mouth of a human face and comprising at least one filter attachment port, wherein the at least one filter attachment port comprises a filter support structure, defines an opening in the mask body, and extends from the exterior surface of the mask body; wherein the at least one filter attachment port is configured to connect to a replaceable filter and support the replaceable filter by separating portions of filter media of the replaceable filter when the replaceable filter is attached to the at least one filter attachment port.

Abstract: A brace and kit of braces with a method of use. The multi-digit brace includes first and second arcuate members coupled together by top and bottom bridge members. There are raised rails disposed about the circumference of the brace that form a band track within which an elastic band may be disposed to secure the brace to the fingers/toes of a hand/foot. The arcuate members are thinner near the bottom to allow for greater flex/bend of adjacent joints. The arcuate members are spaced from each other and form an hourglass shaped void therebetween. The arcuate members may form complete circles or may have gaps. The kit may include a plurality of braces and a plurality of bands/wraps/straps. The method includes installing a plurality of braces so that they face back-to-back towards a middle joint with thinner regions of each brace near the palmar side of the middle joint.

Abstract: A device for alleviating obstructive sleep apnea includes: a base fixed to a user's head and having a passage; a suction member having a channel passing through the passage to enter the user's oral cavity and move within the passage, with the channel connected to a tongue fixing portion disposed at the tip of the user's tongue, wherein the suction member has a stopping portion disposed outside the oral cavity to limit forward displacement of the tongue fixing portion; a resilient element for providing the tongue fixing portion with an elastic force required to approach the base and being weaker than a suction force between the suction member and the tongue and weaker than a pulling force generated by the tongue in tongue motion; and a negative pressure source communicating with the channel to provide negative pressure to the tongue in contact with the tongue fixing portion.

Abstract: A single-splint or two-splint device may be slid onto the finger(s) of a person to help reduce a finger fracture. The device may include a ring coupled to the single or double-splint. The ring may also be coupled to a connector that connects the ring to a wrist band to hold the splinted finger(s) in a desired flexion. Modular pads may also be used across various spaced-apart surfaces of the splint(s) to increase comfort while maintaining stability should swelling increase or decrease. Various combinations of right and left-hand splints of different sizes may even be provided in a kit, with pads of different thicknesses also being provided in the kit. The kit may also include the ring, connector, and wrist band in some examples.

Abstract: A positioning system for securing a patient relative to a surgical table is provided. The system may include a pad body, a plurality of pad straps and a plurality of body straps. The pad body may include an upper body portion, a lower body portion with first and second lower body extensions, and first and second arm extensions corresponding to the respective first and second lower body extensions. The plurality of pad straps may be configured to be positioned through at least one of the upper body and lower body portions. The plurality of body straps and the plurality of pad straps may be configured to engage each other. The system may include a support strip to increase friction and resist movement relative to the surgical table. A method of a positioning system is also provided.

Abstract: A customizable knee brace for use in the treatment of osteoarthritis is provided. The customizable knee brace includes a lateral upright. The lateral upright includes at least a first semi-rigid support, a second semi-rigid support, and a hinge physically coupling the first semi-rigid support and the second semi-rigid support. The customizable knee brace further includes a thigh cuff constructed of formable material and coupled to the first semi-rigid support. The customizable knee brace further includes a shin cuff constructed of formable material and coupled to the second semi-rigid support. The customizable knee brace further includes an elastomeric web framework coupled to the lateral upright and configured to secure an area of a knee of a patient when wearing the customizable knee brace. The customizable knee brace further includes at least one tensioning element configured to adjust a tension of the elastomeric web framework.

Abstract: A locking hinge with a first component and a second component which are mounted against each other in a pivotal manner relative to each other about a pivot axis. The first component has a latching recess, and the second component has a latching element which is designed to penetrate the latching recess in a latching position of the first component relative to the second component, thus preventing a pivoting movement of the first component relative to the second component in at least one direction. The latching element is designed to penetrate the latching recess to different depths in at least two different latching positions.

Abstract: A mouthguard according to an embodiment of the present disclosure includes a teeth engagement portion having a medial surface. An anterior surface is coupled to the teeth engagement portion opposite the medial surface. A first breathing channel extends from the anterior surface to the medial surface. A second breathing channel extends from the anterior surface to the medial surface. A third breathing channel extends from the anterior surface to the medial surface. A first interior wall is disposed between the first breathing channel and the second breathing channel. The first interior wall is configured to be aligned with a first upper incisor of a wearer. A second interior wall is disposed between the second breathing channel and the third breathing channel. The second interior wall is configured to be aligned with a second upper incisor of the wearer.

Abstract: Disclosed is a digit wrapping assembly configured to wrap and compress digits in a foot or hand. A method of using the digit wrapping assembly may include, in a positioning state of the digit wrapping assembly, the first digit being vertically offset from the second and third digits, and in a securing state of the digit wrapping assembly, the first, second, and third digits being substantially vertically aligned with one another. The digit wrapping assembly may be configured to compress at least two, three, or four digits.

Abstract: A hand elevation device is described that can position and secure a recovering hand and/or wrist for improved recovery. For example, the hand elevation device can secure a hand and/or wrist that has been operated on or injured in a therapeutic position. The therapeutic position can include the hand being positioned above an elevation line. The elevation line can include a horizontal line that intersects the heart of the user wearing the hand elevation device.

Abstract: A cervical collar having an anterior component including a main support, an intermediate support pivotally connecting to the main support at a rear portion of the anterior component, and forming a frontal opening with the main support. An adjustment mechanism connects the main support to the intermediate support and locks a position of the intermediate support relative to the main support at a front portion of anterior component. The adjustment mechanism has an actuator for disengaging the main support from the intermediate support at the front portion and permits the intermediate support to pivot relative to the main support at the rear portion to vary a height of the frontal opening. A posterior component of the cervical collar is adapted to provide improved anterior-posterior and lateral occipital support.

Abstract: A surgical sterilization system includes a surgical table and a sterilization member disposable with the surgical table and including a dispenser configured for alignment with a selected surface of a body disposed with the surgical table. The surface and the dispenser are relatively movable. In some embodiments, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: A face mask comprises a container coupled to a first surface of a face mask, a fragrance material disposed in the container, and an exhalation valve coupled to a second surface of the a face mask. The fragrance material comprises a fluid configured to evaporate from the fragrance material, and the container is configured to releasably engage the exhalation valve to form a closed chamber. The closed chamber is configured to enclose the fragrance material when the container is releasably engaged with the exhalation valve.

Abstract: Disclosed herein are facial covering that are configured to be placed on facial skin and that may be placed on the skin in a sealed relationship such that air leakage is minimized. The covering may include a member configured to fit flush against skin surrounding at least one of nasal air passages and a mouth of a user, the member including at least one aperture to permit breathing through the nasal air passages, the member being configured to adhere to the skin; and filter material positioned within a space defined by the at least one aperture.

Abstract: A surgical drape includes a seal connectable with a selected surface of a body disposed with a surgical table. A draping is connected with the seal and a track of the surgical table. The draping is movable relative to the seal to define a sterile region about the body. Surgical instruments, systems and methods are disclosed.

Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention provides an intrauterine device (IUD) comprising an oval shape, wherein the device comprises a core of magnetic material, an inert material or copper coating the core, wherein the coating comprises a pharmaceutical agent, copper or a combination thereof. Another embodiment provides a method to suppress estrus in a subject comprising inserting an intrauterine device (IUD) comprising an oval shape, wherein the device comprises a core of magnetic material and an inert material or copper coating the core.

Abstract: A posture support device includes an elongate strap having: a first end comprising a first fastening member; a second end comprising a second fastening member; a first surface extending from the first end to the second end; a second surface extending from the first end to the second end; a first edge extending from the first end to the second end along a first side of the first surface and the second surface; and a second edge extending from the first end to the second end along a second side of the first surface and the second surface, the second side being opposite the first side. The strap comprises at least three pathways formed therein. In an assembled configuration, the elongate strap has a portion of the elongate strap disposed within each of the pathways and has the first and second fastening members secured to form the posture support device.

Abstract: An equine ankle brace including a panel of a resilient thermally insulating, heat retaining material, having a cup-shaped bottom portion for enabling the panel to be wrapped around the horse's ankle to readily conform to it. The panel has an inner surface and an outer surface, a pair of front marginal edges including releasably securable fastening straps for securing the brace in place. A stabilizing, e.g., leather, patch is fixedly secured to the panel at the location of the cup-shaped bottom portion. A fetlock support strap is fixedly secured to the stabilizing patch and includes respective portions configured to be pulled into an X-shaped overlapping relationship over the front of the brace for releasable securement to portions of the outer surface of the brace.

Abstract: Disclosed is a bidirectional jaw displacement oral appliance that is worn in the mouth of a user to reduce the effects of snoring and sleep apnea. The oral appliance includes an upper arch tray assembly against which the user's upper set of teeth are received and a lower arch tray assembly against which the user's lower set of teeth are received. An intermediate arch tray assembly is located between the upper and lower arch tray assemblies. The upper arch tray assembly is hingedly connected to the intermediate arch tray assembly so as to be rotatable with the user's upper set of teeth upwardly relative to the intermediate arch tray assembly. The lower arch tray assembly is adapted to move with the user's lower set of teeth in a horizontal direction relative to the upper and intermediate arch tray assemblies by which the user's lower jaw is advanced relative to the user's upper jaw to maintain an airway to the user's throat.