Abstract: To create an orthosis for the knee (100) with at least one joint (10) which has two rails (12) slewably joined together at a swivel (17), whereby a stopper (14) is provided for on at least one rail (12), stopper which limits a maximal extension movement of the joint (10), which increases the patient's wearing comfort and acceptance, it is proposed that at least one of the rails (12) constituting the joint (10) has at least one slit (16), adjacent to the stopper (14), with an open side (18) and opposite slit walls (20), which is arranged in such a way that a striking of the rails (12) the one against the other at a maximal predetermined extended position moves the slit walls (20) the one towards the other by elastically deforming a material of the rail (12).

Abstract: To create an orthosis for the knee (100) with at least one joint (10) which has two rails (12) slewably joined together at a swivel (17), whereby a stopper (14) is provided for on at least one rail (12), stopper which limits a maximal extension movement of the joint (10), which increases the patient's wearing comfort and acceptance, it is proposed that at least one of the rails (12) constituting the joint (10) has at least one slit (16), adjacent to the stopper (14), with an open side (18) and opposite slit walls (20), which is arranged in such a way that a striking of the rails (12) the one against the other at a maximal predetermined extended position moves the slit walls (20) the one towards the other by elastically deforming a material of the rail (12).

Abstract: For ensuring longer wear or utilization times without damage to the walking block, the sole portion (11) of the forefoot relieving shoe, more particularly for the postoperative treatment, with a different sole portion elasticity and with a sole portion (11) which is substantially triangular in a side view or in a vertical longitudinal cross-section and possessing a thickness which diminishes toward the rear and which terminates before the metatarsal region of the wearer, of a homogeneous foamed plastic (19), wherein a spring (20, 21) is embedded which can be tensioned against the pressure exerted by a foot on the shoe.

Abstract: A therapeutic arch support is described, more particularly intended for therapy of disorders of the circulation of the foot, for the treatment of venous insufficiency within the area of the leg or for bedding load-sensitive feet, especially for bedding the feet of diabetics suffering from foot detects. The arch support has a multi-layer construction with a highly resilient elastomer core layer standardized so as to be as soft as possible and a thin, top-side covering layer in the form of a smooth fibrous structure. On the side of the sole, a separate supporting layer of flexible, machinable and compression-resistant material may be provided.

Abstract: Described is an orthopedic redressment splint for correcting the adduction of the forefoot and metatarsus with an anterior half sole enclosing at least laterally the deformed portion of the foot and a posterior half sole (10, 11) which are flexibly and swivelably interconnected through a vertical to the half sole plane defined by means of a pivot pin (13) and which are provided with a spring (17), whose elastic force acts in the lateral direction upon the anterior half sole (10), in which the pivot pin (13) is disposed on the outer edge of the two half soles (10, 11) and the spring is a pressure spring (17) with the aid of which the half soles (10, 11) are pressure-loaded relative to each other on the medial side (FIG. 1).

Abstract: The invention relates to an incompressible, formed elastic body which adjusts itself to the dynamic movement of the foot and is secured as an integral part of a stocking sole.

Abstract: Breast prosthesis of an elastic plastic, in particular of silicone rubber composition, having a breast molding corresponding to the female breast and having a contact area adapted to the human body form, which carries an adhesive composition for attachment of the breast prosthesis to the body, which is characterized in that the breast molding comprises on the body-contact side, approximately centered, a recess and an adapter type molding retained therein and rotatable about its vertical median axis, the external wall area of which, turned toward the body, is provided with a coating of an adhesive composition tolerated by the skin. Optionally the breast molding comprises in its upper region a soft core which is highly flexible relative to the cup material.

Abstract: A moulding part for making relieving and supporting plaster bandages, which is constructed like a clasp in the form of an unclosed ring, one of whose circularly extending edges extends at an inclination and has a laterally projecting edge bead and which has a bending-resilient supporting clasp worked into the material of the moulding member in the mould supporting zone, for the production of relieving and supporting plaster bandages in which impact loadings acting on the plaster bandage are absorbed by means of the moulding member.

Abstract: The invention relates to a protective element for making the closure edges of plaster bandages on the human body, the protective element consisting of a sleeve-like, flexible sectional element, one of whose edge zones has an outwardly directed folded-over closure and which has on its outer wall surface a knob-like engagement section, thus improving the making of the closure edges of plaster bandages and simplifying the production of such closure edges in plaster bandages.

Abstract: The invention relates to a collecting bag for artificial intestinal outlets. It ensures an optimum stoma provision and has an adhesive surface integrated into the collecting bag surface. Thus, a high adhesive strength is obtained when the collecting bag is in use and as a result absolute security is given to the wearer or carrier of the bag, even when vigorous movements are performed.

Abstract: A tubular compression sheath formed of a resilient yarn or fabric is structured to comprise a band defining an upper open end and an oppositely disposed enclosed end with an intermediate portion extending therebetween. The intermediate portion is formed in two sections, with the lower of said two intermediate sections having a knitted pattern with a higher yarn density than the upper intermediate section. The diameter of the sheath progressively decreases from the upper open end toward the lower enclosed end and the intermediate section is preferably formed from yarn having a thickness within a range between about 30 to 44 dtex. The preferred material from which the intermediate section is formed is Nylon 66 HE crimped. The sheath provides a desired radial compression about the limb upon which it is worn without producing undesired axial frictional forces across the area of the intermediate section.