Abstract: A reversible orthosis is configured to support and/or immobilize at least one limb of a patient, including a textile article with first and second faces. The faces are equally able to contact a limb or limbs of the patient. The device includes at least one fastening tab having an active face with fastening elements cooperable with first or second securing device arranged respectively on the first and second faces and an inactive face opposite the active face. The fastening tab is fixed non-removably via its inactive face on a zone of the textile article contiguous to one of the edges of the textile article, allowing a pivot, about a pivot axis substantially parallel to this edge, between a first position, in which the active face catches by contact on the first securing device, and a second position, in which the active face catches by contact on the second securing device.

Abstract: The present invention comprises a chest band adapted to encircle the torso of a patient after having implant surgery. The chest band couples to an arm cuff by means of an adjustable strap. The arm cuff fits loosely over the patient's arm above the elbow and is adjustable, comprising a single strap material with mating hook and loop fastener devices to allow adjustability for different sized arms. The chest band had a tapered end that over folds a second end and the tapered end includes a hook and loop faster that releasably couples directly to the fabric of the chest band. An adjustable wrist cuff includes a direct means for fastening the cuff to the chest band, or optionally, a second adjustable strap to enable selective coupling of the wrist cuff to the chest band.

Abstract: The present invention includes an ergonomic arm sling and method for using the same. The ergonomic arm sling includes a two-piece system that can be used by placing the affected arm into a pouch and securing it with a pouch strap and attaching it to a second portion which is worn around the user's torso. The two pieces can be attached through a connecting means, but are otherwise unattached. The torso portion of the ergonomic arm sling includes a long strip with an opening in the middle such that an unaffected arm can be placed through. Once the end of the strip are connected around the torso, the shoulder of the unaffected arm can bear the weight of the affected arm.

Abstract: A kit for supporting a patient's arm includes a waist band, to be worn around the patient's torso and having a first fastener; a pillow having second and third fasteners; and an arm sling with a fourth fastener attached to at least one of the panels of the arm pouch. The first and second fasteners are fastenable to and releasable from each other to releasably secure the pillow to the waist band, and the third and fourth fasteners are fastenable to and releasable from each other to releasably secure the sling to the pillow, to thereby secure the arm at an abducted position relative to the torso. The first and fourth fasteners may also be fastenable to and releasable from each other to releasably secure the sling to the waist band when the pillow is not present, to immobilize the arm at a non-abducted position.

Abstract: An arm elevation device for lymphedema patients suffering from upper limb swelling. The arm elevation device includes a first and a second base, either of which can be selected by the user for elevating the arm in the proper manner depending on the position of the user's body. A top channel includes a concave and arcuate surface for accommodating the arm of a user. The top channel is straight in order to maintain the arm in a straight orientation and without any bends at the elbow and with minimal bending at the armpit. The arm elevation device includes a foam core surrounded by a fabric cover.

Abstract: Disclosed is a child-carrying device designed to help a wearer support a child, baby, infant, or toddler with their arms and accommodate a variety of holding positions. The child-carrying device includes a dual-shoulder harness, a rigid bar assembly including a rigid bar, and a hand/wrist support assembly slidable along the rigid bar. The rigid bar assembly is secured transversely between frontal strap portions of the harness. The movable hand/wrist support assembly can freely move along a portion of the bar toward on either side of the front of the wearer's rib cage, and optionally rotate about the bar. The device allows the wearer to support a child with their arm using minimal exertion.

Abstract: A sling with straps configured in a manner similar to those of a backpack. The sling includes a waist strap connected at one end to an anterior portion of the sling pouch and at a second end to a posterior second portion of the sling pouch. The sling include first and second straps that are worn over respective shoulders of the body. One of the straps is connected at one end a first end of the pouch and at an opposite end to a second (opposite) end of the pouch. The second strap is connected at one end to the first end of the pouch and at an opposite end to the waist strap. The sling can also include an abduction pillow.

Abstract: An apparatus for laterally constraining the shoulder strap of an arm supporting orthopedic sling includes an armband for encircling and attaching to the well arm of the wearer and an anchor strap interconnected between the armband and the shoulder strap for pulling the shoulder strap laterally away from the wearer's neck and holding that strap such that the weight of the supported arm is borne at least primarily by the shoulder rather than the neck.

Abstract: Apparatus for providing physical therapy to a patient, the apparatus comprising a therapeutic support comprising a waist belt and a limb support, wherein the limb support is adjustably securable to the waist belt.

Abstract: Disclosed is a child-carrying device designed to help a wearer carry a child, baby, infant, or toddler in their arms and accommodate a variety of holding positions. The child-carrying device can include a dual-shoulder harness, a rigid bar secured transversely between frontal strap portions of the harness, and a movable hand/wrist support assembly attached to the bar in a manner that it can freely move along the bar toward either side of the front of the wearer's rib cage, and optionally rotate about the bar. In one embodiment, to use the device, the wearer picks up a child, puts an arm under the child to support the child's weight, and then slips his hand through the hand/wrist support assembly in the form of a hand/wrist sling assembly; once in this position, only minimal exertion is required to carry the child.

Abstract: A shoulder orthosis is provided having an arm support and an optional arm spacer connected to the arm support. The arm support includes an arm retainer and a supportive strapping system. One optional arm spacer includes a pair of individual pillows which are attachably combinable with one another at a first face of the first individual pillow and a face of the second individual pillow to form one combined pillow having a first shape. The individual pillows are alternately attachably combinable with one another at a second face of the first individual pillow and the face of the second individual pillow to form another combined pillow having a second shape different from the first shape.

Abstract: A medical sling made from material that is suitably shaped for use in a medical application has sides, portions of which are smoothed to prevent abrasion of surrounding tissue.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to a product and method to restrain movement, and more particularly to a product and method to releasably restrain the movement of a part of the human body, such as an arm or a leg. In one embodiment of the invention, a first piece is releasably positioned at a part of the body the movement of which is desired to be restrained and a second piece is positioned at the desired location of restraint. The first piece and the second piece are adapted to be releasably connected to each other, such as by magnetic forces, the attractive magnetic forces of two or more magnets, or by mechanical forces such as by a snap, button, buckle, pin, hook and loop fastener or other device.

Abstract: An arm sling provides elastic elongation to accommodate arms of differing lengths. Wedge shaped blocks are engagable with the sides of the sling to provide abduction of the sling. The sling is made predominantly of a net material so as to provide air circulation around the supported arm. An elastic sheet material supports the hand of the supported arm. A shoulder strap provides a movable cushioned pad for comfortable use of the sling as held by the strap.

Abstract: An arm cradle for holding and stabilizing an arm of a post-operative shoulder surgery patient is provided. The arm cradle has a cradle body having a first concave section adapted to accept at least a portion of an upper arm of a patient and a second concave section adapted to accept at least a portion of a lower arm of the patient. The first concave section and the second concave section may be arranged at an obtuse angle with respect to one another. A fabric cover may be provided for the cradle body. One or more straps may be affixed to one of the cradle body or the fabric cover and used to secure the arm cradle to the patient and/or to secure the arm of the patient in the arm cradle.

Abstract: A shoulder orthosis is provided having an arm support and an optional arm spacer connected to the arm support. The arm support includes an arm retainer and a supportive strapping system. One optional arm spacer includes a pair of individual pillows which are attachably combinable with one another at a first face of the first individual pillow and a face of the second individual pillow to form one combined pillow having a first shape. The individual pillows are alternately attachably combinable with one another at a second face of the first individual pillow and the face of the second individual pillow to form another combined pillow having a second shape different from the first shape.

Abstract: A sling with straps configured in a manner similar to those of a backpack. The sling includes a waist strap connected at one end to an anterior portion of the sling pouch and at a second end to a posterior second portion of the sling pouch. The sling include first and second straps that are worn over respective shoulders of the body. One of the straps is connected at one end a first end of the pouch and at an opposite end to a second (opposite) end of the pouch. The second strap is connected at one end to the first end of the pouch and at an opposite end to the waist strap. The sling can also include an abduction pillow.

Abstract: This invention generally relates to a product and method to restrain movement, and more particularly to a product and method to releasably restrain the movement of a part of the human body, such as an arm or a leg. In one embodiment of the invention, a first piece is releasably positioned at a part of the body the movement of which is desired to be restrained and a second piece is positioned at the desired location of restraint. The first piece and the second piece are adapted to be releasably connected to each other, such as by magnetic forces, the attractive magnetic forces of two or more magnets, or by mechanical forces such as by a snap, button, buckle, pin, hook and loop fastener or other device.

Abstract: A double arm sling, including two pouches, each of the two pouches configured for individually receiving one of a patient's arms, and at least one pair of half-straps, the at least one pair of half-straps configured to fasten the double arm sling around the torso of the patient. The double arm sling may further include at least one pair of tongues coupled to the two pouches and coupled to the at least one pair of half-straps, a backing portion coupled to the two pouches, and at least one back pad configured to receive the at least one pair of half straps.

Abstract: A contouring arm and shoulder support is provided that is secured to a supporting and stabilizing belt. The support is interconnected to the belt by an adjustable shoulder component that supports an adjustable arm cuff and provides upward force that moves the patient's shoulder joint out of subluxation.

Abstract: A device intended to provide stabilization of a subluxed joint through a pneumatic air chamber combined with a plurality of straps designed to provide ease of use to the patient with a subluxed shoulder joint. This pneumatic sling will allow the user to operate this device with one upper extremity and improves independence to this population. The combination of the air chamber to the sling will provide added comfort by conforming to the discrepancies of an individual's body contours. The design of this invention with the manual pump and release valve will allow the ease of donning and doffing the device.

Abstract: Disclosed is an apparatus and method for immobilizing the shoulder of a user. The apparatus comprises an elbow cap, a shoulder cap, a first tension member extending between the elbow cap and the shoulder cap and a second tension member extending from the wrist. The method comprises connecting the first tension member between the elbow cap located on an elbow corresponding to the shoulder to be immobilized to the shoulder cap located on an opposed shoulder behind the back of the user and support and maintain the wrist proximate to the user's torso with the second tension member. The method further comprises tightening the first tension member so as to draw the elbow behind a frontal plane of the user's torso proximate to the user's torso.

Abstract: A portable or wearable fracture treatment device includes a splint unit that is attached to an affected part of a forearm of a patient and a part surrounding the affected part so that the affected part is supported along a longitudinal direction of the forearm, an upper arm attachment unit that attaches the splint unit to an upper arm of the patient, a fixing unit that fixes a part of the patient that is between the affected part of the forearm and an end of a hand of the patient, and a traction unit that is supported by the splint unit. The traction unit pulls the affected part of the forearm of the patient in a direction from the affected part of the forearm toward the hand of the patient by pulling the fixing unit in the direction from the affected part of the forearm toward the hand of the patient.

Abstract: A medical dressing for chest wounds, including a one-way valve that can be covered so as to protect against intrusion of airborne contaminants and to prevent passage of fluids in either direction, and including indicia visible using night vision devices but not visible in visible light to the naked eye in some embodiments. The indicia visible using night vision devices may be included in other medical apparatus, as well, so that the medical dressings or other apparatus can be used effectively during darkness, in combat situations, without being seen by enemy combatants not equipped with night vision devices.

Abstract: A shoulder immobilizer (20) includes a semi-rigid or rigid orthosis, in the form of an arm support (22), which supports the upper arm, elbow, forearm and wrist of a patient. A bolster (24) is positioned between the patient and the arm support (22). A body strap (26) extends around the patient and attaches to the arm support (22) and/or the bolster (24), holding the arm support and bolster in position against the body of the patient. In embodiments, the shoulder immobilizer (20) may utilize a shoulder strap (28), but such a shoulder strap is not necessary for shoulder immobilization of the patient.

Abstract: A harness (1; 33) for supporting a fractured clavicle, the harness comprising a first part (3; 35) that is securable about the waist of a user and extends in use to cover at least a portion of the user's back, and first and second straps (13, 15; 39, 41) secured to that portion of the first part (3, 35) that covers at least a portion of the user's back in use, wherein the first and second straps (13, 15; 39, 41) are capable of being looped over the user's shoulders, under the user's arms and can be secured in position, and at least one of said first and second straps includes a support member (19; 45) that is configured to locate beneath at least part of the fractured clavicle to support and align the component parts of the fractured clavicle whilst the clavicle heals.

Abstract: A shoulder and arm orthosis assembly for supporting at least one of a shoulder, arm, wrist and hand of a user. The orthosis assembly provides a sling with a shoulder strap, a wrist/hand orthosis, and a pillow support to hold the arm of the user away from the body. The sling has attached inner and outer portions that are configured to be detached and reattached with one another. The wrist/hand orthosis may be supported by the sling when the sling is closed and may be permitted to exit the sling when the sling is opened.

Abstract: A therapy device for alleviating arm and shoulder pain and methods of use thereof is disclosed. In one embodiment, the therapy device is an arm sling with an adjustable, pressure-relieving neck strap. The arm sling may optionally include a squeezable pouch removably attached thereto. The squeezable pouch may be squeezed in the hand and/or manipulated by the fingers to either help relieve stress and muscle tension or to exercise the muscles of the hand.

Abstract: An improved strap has a first end portion, a second end portion, and a middle portion extending between the first and second end portions. An inner surface of the middle portion and inner and outer surfaces of the first end portion include a foam material. The foam material of the inner surfaces of the middle and first end portions is positionable against skin of the patient. An outer surface of the middle portion includes a fabric material and a foam region. An inner surface of the second end portion includes a retainer for connecting the inner surface of the second end portion to the fabric material of the outer surface of the middle portion.

Abstract: A support system for surgical patients, a convertible support for surgical patients, and a method for providing a convertible support for surgical patients is provided. The support system includes an arm cradle adapted to hold an arm of a patient at an angle when the patient is in a supine position and a side bolster adapted to be positioned against a side of a patient opposite the arm cradle. The side bolster is adapted to stabilize the patient in the supine position. The arm cradle is adapted to hold an arm of a patient at an angle conducive to recovery from shoulder surgery when the patient is in a supine position. The arm cradle is also adapted to be worn as a sling when the patient is ambulatory. The arm cradle, side bolster, and an optional head support may be secured to a mat in a temporary manner.

Abstract: An orthopedic brace is provided that provides for immobilization of an injured or postoperative extremity in an abduction position and also allows the user to control internal and external rotation of the extremity. A brace is provided with two opposing members, one opposing member having a torso resting surface and the other opposing member having a forearm support surface, and an adjustment mechanism that allows a user to expand or contract the orthopedic brace to provide for internal and/or external rotation of a humeral head of the user through the forearm of the user.

Abstract: A double arm sling, including two pouches, each of the two pouches configured for individually receiving one of a patient's arms, and at least one pair of half-straps, the at least one pair of half-straps configured to fasten the double arm sling around the torso of the patient. The double arm sling may further include at least one pair of tongues coupled to the two pouches and coupled to the at least one pair of half-straps, a backing portion coupled to the two pouches, and at least one back pad configured to receive the at least one pair of half straps.

Abstract: An arm sling having broad supporting area on the shoulder of the injured side supports the weight of the upper and lower arm and allows mobility of the upper arm and elbow. The other shoulder from which the non-injured arm depends bears no weight of the supported arm.

Abstract: A medical sling made from material that is suitably shaped for use in a medical application has sides, portions of which are smoothed to prevent abrasion of surrounding tissue.

Abstract: A lightweight comfortable support sling formed of soft flexible fabric material is supported around the back of the neck of postoperative patients in an inverted U-shaped configuration with the opposed ends of the sling hanging down along the front or sides of the patient's torso. Multiple conventional post-surgical fluid drainage receptacles can be secured at each end of the sling by hook and loop fasteners and adjustably positioned at locations adjacent to the body of the wearer to allow easy access and avoid tangling and stress on the drain tubes. While still having the drainage receptacles attached, the sling can be separated in the middle and easily removed from the patient's neck to relieve pressure, then re-fastened for ambulation. The sling is capable of supporting ten or more drainage bulbs.

Abstract: The present invention is a device for promoting proper posture in the user wearing the device. The device properly corrects the user's posture when he is slouching his shoulder's forward, and is discrete and comfortable to wear. Two sides of the back plate of the invention are mutually rotatable along a vertical edge which includes a pivot means comprised of a hinge or other device. The back plate further includes a spring means for biasing each side of the back plate away from the user. A pair of shoulder pads each contacts the front side of one of the user's shoulders. The spring means urges each shoulder pad rearward while urging the pivot means of the back plate forward. When the user wearing the invention slouches, the shoulder pads in the invention urge the user's shoulders backwards, thereby correcting the user's posture.

Abstract: Disclosed is an orthopedic orthosis configured to support and/or immobilize at least one limb of a patient, including a textile article with first and second faces, the faces being equally able to contact a limb or limbs of the patient, at least one fastening tab comprising an active face with fastening elements cooperable with first or second securing means arranged respectively on the first and second faces, an inactive face opposite the active face, the fastening tab being fixed non-removably via its inactive face on a zone of the textile article contiguous to one of the edges of said textile article, allowing a pivot, about a pivot axis substantially parallel to this edge, between a first position, in which the active face catches by contact on the first securing means, and a second position, in which the active face catches by contact on the second securing means.

Abstract: An arm sling and method of making an arm sling including an open ended arm receiving tube supported on a patient's neck via a neck strap. The tube includes a forward end portion with an open front end of predetermined size and a rear end portion having an elbow receiving pocket adjacent an enlarged diameter rear opening. The arm receiving tube is formed from a single sheet of pliable fabric and includes first and second elongate opposing substantially identical side wall panels each having upper and lower edges spanning front and rear edges which form the front and rear openings. Each lower edge includes a front lower edge portion longer than the upper edge and a rear lower edge portion which is shorter than the upper edge. The rear lower edge portion is upwardly inclined relative to the front lower edge and has a rear end terminating in the lower end of the rear edge.

Abstract: Embodiments of the invention relate to a sling having pockets positioned such that an individual wearing the sling may access them. In one embodiment of the invention, the sling may include a strap configured to be worn over a shoulder of an individual and a U-shaped support member depending from the strap. The U-shaped support member may form a channel configured to support an arm of the individual. The sling may also include at least one pocket positioned internal to the U-shaped support member such that the at least one pocket may be accessible to the individual. In another embodiment of the invention, the sling may include two straps for supporting the support member and an individual's arm.

Abstract: This orthopedic orthosis, includes a textile article with first and second faces; the orthosis can be fitted in place such that either the first and second faces can equally well contact a patient limb. The orthosis has at least one fastening tab including an active face with fastening elements that may cooperate with first or second securing means arranged respectively on the first the second faces of the textile article, and an inactive face opposite the active face, said fastening tab being fixed non-removably via its inactive face on a zone contiguous to an edge of the textile article, so as to be able to pivot about an axis substantially parallel to this edge, between a first position, in which the active face catches by contact on the first securing means, and a second position, in which the active face catches by contact on the second securing means.

Abstract: An adjustable sling that can be used to hold a patient's arm, wrist and hand in a multiple positions and eliminate stress to the neck and shoulder. The adjustable sling has a pouch for holding the patient's arm, wrist and hand and the pouch is held at its opposite ends by a pair of straps that are detachably affixed to the pouch. The straps pass over the shoulders of the patient on both sides of the head with free ends extending downwardly over the back of the patient to be affixed to the clothing of the patient much in the manner of suspenders. Both of the straps have length-adjusting devices that allow the length of the straps to be adjusted in accordance with the desired position and angle of the pouch. The free ends may be attached to the belt of the patient at the patient's back with connecting devices that clamp onto the belt.

Abstract: An orthopedic stabilization device for use on a shoulder of a wearer for shoulder stabilization includes a torso portion having a closed end side and an open end side, the torso portion adapted to be secured around an upper torso of the wearer, a sleeve disposed on the torso closed end side, the sleeve adapted to be secured around a shoulder and an upper arm of the wearer, and a first plurality of straps, connected at their proximal end to the sleeve, the first plurality of straps having a first plurality of fasteners disposed at their distal end. The orthopedic stabilization device further includes a second plurality of straps having a second plurality of fasteners disposed at each end, whereby customizable restriction of shoulder movement may be attained by securing the first and second plurality of straps to the torso portion at various positions.

Abstract: The present invention is a wrap-around support sling which comprises a reinforced elongate fabric strap that wraps around the patient's upper torso (over one shoulder and under the other arm) and is secured thereabout in a loop by hook and loop fasteners. The sling continues down the back and is wrapped around the patient's leg, where it is secured in a loop around the leg by hook and loop fasteners. The sling gives full body support, and may be gripped in both hands by an attending via integral handles positioned at the sternum and lumbar region to readily lift the patient out of a chair to a standing position without stress or risk of injury to either the patient or attending. The sling is rugged and possesses a simple and scalable design and may be economically manufactured and sold to provide for widespread use and disposability.

Abstract: A medical sling made from material that is suitably shaped for use in a medical application has sides, portions of which are smoothed to prevent abrasion of surrounding tissue.

Abstract: The invention provides, in various embodiments, devices and methods for supporting an injured arm. In certain embodiments, the invention relates to adjustable sling assemblies.

Abstract: An apparatus for laterally constraining the shoulder strap of an arm supporting orthopedic sling includes an armband for encircling and attaching to the well arm of the wearer and an anchor strap interconnected between the armband and the shoulder strap for pulling the shoulder strap laterally away from the wearer's neck and holding that strap such that the weight of the supported arm is borne at least primarily by the shoulder rather than the neck.

Abstract: A magnetic arm sling for immobilizing the arm of a patient. The magnetic arm sling includes an abdominal strap with a magnetically attractive member and an arm support with a magnetically attractive member. The arm support is worn on the patient's arm. The magnetically attractive member of the abdominal strap and the magnetically attractive member of the arm support form a magnetic bond to immobilizes the patient's arm. An abduction pillow with one or more magnetically attractive members may also be used with the magnetic arm sling.

Abstract: The present invention includes a support system for surgical patients, a convertible support for surgical patients, and a method for providing a convertible support for surgical patients. The support system comprises an arm cradle adapted to hold an arm of a patient at an angle when the patient is in a supine position and a side bolster adapted to be positioned against a side of a patient opposite the arm cradle. The side bolster is adapted to stabilize the patient in the supine position. The arm cradle is adapted to hold an arm of a patient at an angle conducive to recovery from shoulder surgery when the patient is in a supine position. The arm cradle is also adapted to be worn as a sling when the patient is ambulatory. The arm cradle, side bolster, and an optional head support may be secured to a mat in a temporary manner.

Abstract: The invention comprises an arm sling comprising a trough formed by front and back sections, each section having a pair of longitudinal generally parallel edges, the front and back sections being secured at the longitudinal edges on an upper side by fastening means, the arm sling having a first open end for placement proximate a hand and a second end for placement about an arm, the first open end having a thumb loop secured thereto for engagement with the thumb of a user; a pocket attached to the sling for the placement inside the sling, a neck strap connected to opposite ends of said arm sling, the neck strap having hooks and loops on opening end portions for adjusting the strap to a desired length.

Abstract: An arm-securing garment for immobilizing an arm of a user to promote healing of an injured collarbone and/or arm, while being comfortable for the user, is provided. The garment includes a back panel, a right side panel attached to and extending from a right side of the back panel, and a left side panel attached to and extending from a left side of the back panel. A sleeve is affixed to and extends generally across an interior of at least one of the right side panel and the left side panel. Fastening means secures the right side panel and the left side panel to one another, so that when the right side panel and the left side panel are secured to one another, the interior sleeve is capable of holding the arm of the user in a generally uniform position against a front of the user's torso.