US1606933A - Fracture splint - Google Patents
Fracture splint Download PDFInfo
- Publication number
- US1606933A US1606933A US728499A US72849924A US1606933A US 1606933 A US1606933 A US 1606933A US 728499 A US728499 A US 728499A US 72849924 A US72849924 A US 72849924A US 1606933 A US1606933 A US 1606933A
- Authority
- US
- United States
- Prior art keywords
- splint
- foot
- fracture
- leg portion
- patient
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
- Expired - Lifetime
Links
Images
Classifications
-
- A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
- A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
- A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
- A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices; Anti-rape devices
- A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. splints, casts or braces
- A61F5/04—Devices for stretching or reducing fractured limbs; Devices for distractions; Splints
- A61F5/05—Devices for stretching or reducing fractured limbs; Devices for distractions; Splints for immobilising
- A61F5/058—Splints
- A61F5/05841—Splints for the limbs
- A61F5/0585—Splints for the limbs for the legs
Definitions
- the invention relates to splints for surgical use in setting broken bones, and more especially to a fracture splint for use upon the leg.
- the objects of the invention are to provide a splint which is light in weight but sufficiently rigid to hold the broken bone in position; to provide means for raising or lowering the splint with reference to the floor in order that the patient may place the broken limb in a comfortable position; to provide casters upon the splint for engagement with the floor in order that the patient may change the position of the broken limb; and to generally improve and simplify fracture splints of this general character.
- the splint maybe light in weight and yet sufficiently rigid to hold the broken parts of the bone in position, it is desirable to form the entire splint of aluminum or similar material, aluminum being preferable as it is translucent to the X rays to a greater extent than human bone.
- the body or leg portion of the splint is preferably formed of sheet aluminum and comprises the channel or trough shaped member 1 provided throughout its area with the substantially large perforations 2 terminating at points spaced from the edges thereof.
- the edge of the same is rolled into a bead 3, aluminum wire 4 being preferably located therein to reinforce the bead.
- the forward end of the leg portion is out out as shown at 5 to accommodate the heel of the wearer, the edge of the metal of the cut out portion being preferably folded back as shown at 6, to provide a smooth surface which will not injure the foot of the patient.
- the footportion of the splint is preferably composed of the aluminum frame 7 to which a plate or sheet 8, also of aluminum, is attached as by the rivets 9.
- the frame 7 is provided with the central, comparatively wide cross bar 10, to which the angle members 11 are connected as by the rivets 12, these angle members being connected to the sides of the leg portion of the splint as by the rivets 13.
- a curved strap of aluminum 1% is connected to the lower end of the leg portion, adjacent to the cut out 5, as by the rivets'15, and the other end of the strap is connected in any suitable manner to the plate 8 of the foot portion.
- the cross bar 11 of the frame 7 and the lower end portion thereof are provided with the sockets 16 and 17 respectively, through which the upright 18 of the foot support 19 is slidably located.
- a horizontal portion 20 is provided at the lower end of the upright 18 and carries a pair of casters 21 for engagement with the floor to .permit the patient to easily move the injured limb.
- a screw 22 For the purpose of holding the upright 18 in adjusted position with reference to the foot member, a screw 22, provided with an enlarged knurled head 23, is threaded into a boss 24 upon the cross bar 10 and arranged to selectively engage the sockets 25 upon the upright 18.
- the splint may be attached to the broken limb and foot resting against the plate 8 of the foot portion of the splint, and the leg being bandaged within the leg portion 1 of the splint, the heel being received in the cutout .1
- the curved strap 14- providing suliicient room to accommodate the heel.
- the patient may rest the injured limb upon the floor, the casters 21 of the foot support engaging the floor.
- the foot may be raised or lowered to assume a comfortable position, by adjusting the upright 18. lVhen the patient retires the support is removed from the foot portion by loosening the screw 22 and withdrawing the upright 18.
- A. splint is thus provided which is suificiently rigid to hold the broken bone in place and at the same time is sufficiently light to cause the minimum of discomfort to the patient.
- the adjustable support provided with the casters, permits the patient to easily change the position of the injured limb without injury thereto. In the event it is necessary to take an X ray of the injured limb after the splint has been placed thereon, it will be seen that this may be accomplished without the necessity of removing the splint.
- a fracture splint including a trough shaped leg portion, a foot plate rigidly connected to the lower end thereof, and a sup port for engagement with the floorvertically adjustab-ly secured to the foot plate.
- a fracture splint including a trough shaped leg portion, a foot plate rigidly connected to the lower end thereof, and a support for engagement with the floor verti- Cally adj ustably secured to the foot plate, the lower end of the leg portion having a cut out portion'to receive the heel.
- a fracture splint including a trough shaped leg portion, a foot plate rigidly .c0nnected to the lower end thereof, and a support for engagement with the floor vertically adjustably secured to the foot plate, the lower end of the leg portion having a cut out portion to receive the heel, and a curved strip connecting the leg portion and foot plate adjacent to the cut out portion.
Landscapes
- Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Nursing (AREA)
- Orthopedic Medicine & Surgery (AREA)
- Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
- Biomedical Technology (AREA)
- Heart & Thoracic Surgery (AREA)
- Vascular Medicine (AREA)
- Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
- Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
- General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
- Public Health (AREA)
- Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
- Orthopedics, Nursing, And Contraception (AREA)
Description
Nov. 16 1926.
H. C. FOWLER FRACTURE SPLI NT Filed July 26 3mm Hal/g 61M 37M 276M Ill HARRY C. FOWLER,
G1 GANTGN, 01-110.
FRACTURE SPLENT.
Application filed July 26, 1924. Serial No. 728,499.
The invention relates to splints for surgical use in setting broken bones, and more especially to a fracture splint for use upon the leg.
The objects of the invention are to provide a splint which is light in weight but sufficiently rigid to hold the broken bone in position; to provide means for raising or lowering the splint with reference to the floor in order that the patient may place the broken limb in a comfortable position; to provide casters upon the splint for engagement with the floor in order that the patient may change the position of the broken limb; and to generally improve and simplify fracture splints of this general character.
An embodiment of the invention is illustrated in the accompanying drawing in which the figure is a perspective view of a. splint emboding the invention.
Similar numerals refer to similar parts throughout the drawing.
In order that the splint maybe light in weight and yet sufficiently rigid to hold the broken parts of the bone in position, it is desirable to form the entire splint of aluminum or similar material, aluminum being preferable as it is translucent to the X rays to a greater extent than human bone.
The body or leg portion of the splint is preferably formed of sheet aluminum and comprises the channel or trough shaped member 1 provided throughout its area with the substantially large perforations 2 terminating at points spaced from the edges thereof. For the purpose of strengthening the le member, the edge of the same is rolled into a bead 3, aluminum wire 4 being preferably located therein to reinforce the bead.
The forward end of the leg portion is out out as shown at 5 to accommodate the heel of the wearer, the edge of the metal of the cut out portion being preferably folded back as shown at 6, to provide a smooth surface which will not injure the foot of the patient.
The footportion of the splint is preferably composed of the aluminum frame 7 to which a plate or sheet 8, also of aluminum, is attached as by the rivets 9. The frame 7 is provided with the central, comparatively wide cross bar 10, to which the angle members 11 are connected as by the rivets 12, these angle members being connected to the sides of the leg portion of the splint as by the rivets 13.
A curved strap of aluminum 1% is connected to the lower end of the leg portion, adjacent to the cut out 5, as by the rivets'15, and the other end of the strap is connected in any suitable manner to the plate 8 of the foot portion.
The cross bar 11 of the frame 7 and the lower end portion thereof are provided with the sockets 16 and 17 respectively, through which the upright 18 of the foot support 19 is slidably located. A horizontal portion 20 is provided at the lower end of the upright 18 and carries a pair of casters 21 for engagement with the floor to .permit the patient to easily move the injured limb.
For the purpose of holding the upright 18 in adjusted position with reference to the foot member, a screw 22, provided with an enlarged knurled head 23, is threaded into a boss 24 upon the cross bar 10 and arranged to selectively engage the sockets 25 upon the upright 18.
From the above it will be obvious that the splint may be attached to the broken limb and foot resting against the plate 8 of the foot portion of the splint, and the leg being bandaged within the leg portion 1 of the splint, the heel being received in the cutout .1
A. splint is thus provided which is suificiently rigid to hold the broken bone in place and at the same time is sufficiently light to cause the minimum of discomfort to the patient. The adjustable support, provided with the casters, permits the patient to easily change the position of the injured limb without injury thereto. In the event it is necessary to take an X ray of the injured limb after the splint has been placed thereon, it will be seen that this may be accomplished without the necessity of removing the splint.
I claim 1. A fracture splint including a trough shaped leg portion, a foot plate rigidly connected to the lower end thereof, and a sup port for engagement with the floorvertically adjustab-ly secured to the foot plate.
2. A fracture splint including a trough shaped leg portion, a foot plate rigidly connected to the lower end thereof, and a support for engagement with the floor verti- Cally adj ustably secured to the foot plate, the lower end of the leg portion having a cut out portion'to receive the heel.
3. A fracture splint including a trough shaped leg portion, a foot plate rigidly .c0nnected to the lower end thereof, and a support for engagement with the floor vertically adjustably secured to the foot plate, the lower end of the leg portion having a cut out portion to receive the heel, and a curved strip connecting the leg portion and foot plate adjacent to the cut out portion.
In testimony that I claim the above, I have hereunto subscribed my name.
HARRY G. FOl VLER,
Priority Applications (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US728499A US1606933A (en) | 1924-07-26 | 1924-07-26 | Fracture splint |
Applications Claiming Priority (1)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
---|---|---|---|
US728499A US1606933A (en) | 1924-07-26 | 1924-07-26 | Fracture splint |
Publications (1)
Publication Number | Publication Date |
---|---|
US1606933A true US1606933A (en) | 1926-11-16 |
Family
ID=24927105
Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
---|---|---|---|
US728499A Expired - Lifetime US1606933A (en) | 1924-07-26 | 1924-07-26 | Fracture splint |
Country Status (1)
Country | Link |
---|---|
US (1) | US1606933A (en) |
Cited By (8)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US2511659A (en) * | 1947-04-21 | 1950-06-13 | Thomas H Armstrong | Surgical splint |
US2700383A (en) * | 1951-11-15 | 1955-01-25 | Moodie Virginia Boyle | Limb splint |
WO2003002041A1 (en) * | 2001-06-28 | 2003-01-09 | Anita Duthoit | Posterior-type splint for lower limbs |
US20110105965A1 (en) * | 2008-03-07 | 2011-05-05 | Andrew David Gardner | Orthopaedic device |
CN105596129A (en) * | 2016-03-12 | 2016-05-25 | 钟珊珊 | Spasm therapeutic apparatus |
CN105640738A (en) * | 2016-03-17 | 2016-06-08 | 中山市丰申电器有限公司 | Spasm treatment instrument with manual adjustment function |
CN105832495A (en) * | 2016-03-17 | 2016-08-10 | 中山市丰申电器有限公司 | Therapeutic apparatus provided with screw rod |
CN105832494A (en) * | 2016-03-13 | 2016-08-10 | 中山市丰申电器有限公司 | Electric therapeutic instrument |
-
1924
- 1924-07-26 US US728499A patent/US1606933A/en not_active Expired - Lifetime
Cited By (12)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
---|---|---|---|---|
US2511659A (en) * | 1947-04-21 | 1950-06-13 | Thomas H Armstrong | Surgical splint |
US2700383A (en) * | 1951-11-15 | 1955-01-25 | Moodie Virginia Boyle | Limb splint |
WO2003002041A1 (en) * | 2001-06-28 | 2003-01-09 | Anita Duthoit | Posterior-type splint for lower limbs |
US20110105965A1 (en) * | 2008-03-07 | 2011-05-05 | Andrew David Gardner | Orthopaedic device |
US8632480B2 (en) * | 2008-03-07 | 2014-01-21 | The Malvern Orthopaedic Company Ltd. | Orthopaedic device |
CN105596129A (en) * | 2016-03-12 | 2016-05-25 | 钟珊珊 | Spasm therapeutic apparatus |
CN105832494A (en) * | 2016-03-13 | 2016-08-10 | 中山市丰申电器有限公司 | Electric therapeutic instrument |
CN105640738A (en) * | 2016-03-17 | 2016-06-08 | 中山市丰申电器有限公司 | Spasm treatment instrument with manual adjustment function |
CN105832495A (en) * | 2016-03-17 | 2016-08-10 | 中山市丰申电器有限公司 | Therapeutic apparatus provided with screw rod |
CN105640738B (en) * | 2016-03-17 | 2017-06-30 | 中山市丰申电器有限公司 | A kind of spasm therapeutic equipment of manual regulation |
CN105832495B (en) * | 2016-03-17 | 2017-07-28 | 中山市丰申电器有限公司 | A kind of therapeutic equipment with screw rod |
CN107174480A (en) * | 2016-03-17 | 2017-09-19 | 长乐市丽智产品设计有限公司 | A kind of therapeutic equipment |
Similar Documents
Publication | Publication Date | Title |
---|---|---|
US3724452A (en) | Cervical brace | |
US5081665A (en) | Device for holding a head in a prone or supine position | |
US3596655A (en) | Traction cradle device | |
US1606933A (en) | Fracture splint | |
US1399606A (en) | Surgical appaliance | |
US3277889A (en) | Clavicle brace | |
US3606885A (en) | Infant holder | |
US2033609A (en) | Splint | |
CN211610671U (en) | Shank nursing frame | |
US2150314A (en) | Orthopedic apparatus | |
US2141099A (en) | Fracture frame | |
US1769681A (en) | Surgical splint | |
CN212282095U (en) | Clinical rehabilitation device that uses of traditional chinese medical science orthopedics | |
CN110974517A (en) | Clinical tractor of using of orthopedics | |
CN209713564U (en) | A kind of dedicated lithotomy position gesture rack of Philip DSA operating bed | |
US1374235A (en) | X-ray photographing appliance | |
CN210542237U (en) | Orthopedics fixing device that changes dressings | |
CN219207584U (en) | Thyroid postoperative care neck brace for nail emulsion surgery | |
CN216455932U (en) | Orthopedics is with resumeing trainer | |
US1934346A (en) | Splint | |
CN217162538U (en) | Multidirectional limiting operation platform for hand and foot surgical clinical treatment | |
CN210384140U (en) | Multipurpose calcaneus fracture reduction device | |
CN218922922U (en) | Fixed bolster that conveniently carries | |
US2044299A (en) | Hip splint | |
US3871637A (en) | Stirrup assembly for examination table |