Patent ID: 6565563
Filing Date: 2003-05-20
Classification: A61B,A61H

Abstract:
An apparatus for biasing a joint of a human upper extremity, the upper extremity having skin, a skeletal structure, and at least one finger with a dorsal aspect and at least one extremity joint, said apparatus comprising:a. a distal attachment portion having a distal attachment interface; b. a frame; c. a proximal attachment portion; and d. a first biasing member configured to apply a first moment between said frame and said distal attachment portion about a first moment axis; wherein said distal attachment portion is configured to affix to a distal attachment site on the dorsal aspect of a finger at said distal attachment interface, said proximal attachment portion is configured to attach to a portion of the extremity proximal to the distal attachment site, and said frame is rotatable with respect to both said distal attachment portion and said proximal attachment portion; and wherein said frame is configured removably to attach to up to four distal attachment portions, each of the up to four distal attachment portions being attachable to one of up to four different fingers of the same extremity.