Three Point Extension Splint To Treat Flexion Contractures About Limb Synovial Hinge Joints.

Abstract

This invention relates to an extension splint that lengthens the muscle and soft tissue about an extremity or limb synovial hinge joint to assist in rehabilitating flexion contractures caused by soft tissue injury. More particularly, the invention relates to a three point extension splint to treat flexion contractures about the knee, elbow and/or finger.

Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Nov 02, 1992
Accession Number
ADD015651

Entities

People

  • Joseph Santana

Organizations

  • United States Department of the Navy

Tags

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Anatomy
  • Inventions
  • Soft Tissues
  • Tissues
  • Wounds And Injuries

Readers

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  • Materials Science
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