Patent ID: 7186229
Filing Date: 2007-03-06
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A modular orthosis comprising: a first body member conforming to a portion of a patient's body, having one of a first nap and hook material on an exterior surface; a second body member conforming to another portion of a patient's body having one of a second nap and hook material on an exterior surface; a closure unit having a first connector member with a first plurality of support posts operatively connected to the first body member, the first plurality of support posts is fixed and has axes extending approximately perpendicular to the surface of the first body member, a second connector member with a second plurality of support posts operatively connected to the second body member, the second plurality of support posts is fixed and has axes extending approximately perpendicular to the surface of the second body member, the first connector member has a complimentary other of the first nap and hook material for removable connection to the first body member, the second connector member has a complimentary other of the second nap and hook material for removable connection to the second body member, and an elongated flexible pull member operatively extending between the respective first and second support posts to provide a mechanical force advantage when tightened by the patient to draw the first body member and second body member against the patient's body; and a fastener unit for operatively connecting the first and second body members together.