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Medical stirrup
Assignee: Edgewater Medical Systems Inc
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Filing: 1987-12-30
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Granted: 1989-03-07
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Expires: 2007-12-30
Abstract
Abstract A medical stirrup for supporting a patient's limb in a desired attitude is disclosed. The limb is cradled in a shell lined with a soft material. The limb is retained in the shell by adjustable bands. The shell is suspended from a support by adjustable straps. The attitude of the limb is controlled by the adjustment of the straps and the positioning of the support.
Inventors
- 👤 R. Daniel Allen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 06:26
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61G; A61G13/00; A61G13/10; A61G13/12; A61G13/101; A61G13/1205; A61G13/1245; A61G13/125
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 12
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A medical stirrup for suspending a patient's limb from a support, comprising: (a) a rigid shell having a first portion that supports the bottom of a foot and a second portion that supports the rear part of a leg; (b) a plurality of adjustable bands, said bands attachable to said shell to retain said limb cradlingly in said shell; and (c) a plurality of adjustable straps, said straps attached to either side of the first portion and either side of the second portion of said shell and connectable to said support for suspending said shell from said support, wherein said straps may be adjusted to maintain the limb in a desired altitude and angular position in order to adjust the loading on the joints of the patient's limb.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A medical stirrup for suspending a patient's limb from a support, comprising: (a) a rigid shell having a first portion that supports the bottom of a foot and a second portion that supports the rear part of a leg; (b) a plurality of adjustable bands, said bands attachable to said shell to retain said limb cradlingly in said shell; and (c) a plurality of adjustable straps, said straps attached to either side of the first portion and either side of the second portion of said shell and connectable to said support for suspending said shell from said support, wherein said straps may be adjusted to maintain the limb in a desired altitude and angular position in order to adjust the loading on the joints of the patient's limb.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
14 words
A stirrup as in claim 1, wherein said shell further comprises a cushioning lining.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
16 words
A stirrup as in claim 1, wherein said shell is constructed of an electrically nonconducting material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
A stirrup as in claim 1, wherein said shell is boot-like and is of sufficient dimensions to provide substantial support of a patient's calf.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
126 words
A medical stirrup for supporting a patient's limb, comprising: (a) a support; (b) a rigid shell having a first portion that supports the bottom of the foot and a second portion that supports the rear part of the leg; (c) a plurality of adjustable bands, said bands attachable to said shell to retain said limb cradingly in said shell; and (d) a plurality of adjustable straps, said straps attached to either side of the first portion and either side of the second portion of said shell and connectable to said support for suspending said shell from said support, wherein said straps may be adjusted to maintain the limb in a desired altitude and angular position to adjust the loading on the joints of the patient's limb.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
126 words
A medical stirrup for supporting a patient's limb, comprising: (a) a support; (b) a rigid shell having a first portion that supports the bottom of the foot and a second portion that supports the rear part of the leg; (c) a plurality of adjustable bands, said bands attachable to said shell to retain said limb cradingly in said shell; and (d) a plurality of adjustable straps, said straps attached to either side of the first portion and either side of the second portion of said shell and connectable to said support for suspending said shell from said support, wherein said straps may be adjusted to maintain the limb in a desired altitude and angular position to adjust the loading on the joints of the patient's limb.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
14 words
A stirrup as in claim 5, wherein said support is a free-standing, adjustable-height stand.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
20 words
A stirrup as in claim 5, wherein said support is a boom, said boom adjustably attachable to an operating table.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
14 words
A stirrup as in claim 5, wherein said shell further comprises a cushioning lining.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
16 words
A stirrup as in claim 5, wherein said shell is constructed of an electrically nonconducting material.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
24 words
A stirrup as in claim 5, wherein said shell is boot-like and is of sufficient dimensions to provide substantial support of a patient's calf.
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