Patent ID: 6758827
Filing Date: 2004-07-06
Classification: A61F,A61H

Abstract:
An improved angularly adjustable traction apparatus for placing a patient's selected limb into traction wherein the apparatus comprises:a main support unit including a generally elongated rectangular platform member having a top, a bottom, opposed elongated sides, a front side, and a rear side; a track unit including at least one elongated track groove formed in one of the elongated opposed sides of the platform member wherein the at least one track groove further extends through at least one of the front and rear sides of the platform member; a traction device including a weight, a traction cable, and a limb engaging element; a limb immobilizing unit including a first support bracket slidably received in said at least one track groove a collar element and a support arm having a generally C-shaped limb engaging member; wherein, the collar element is pivotally connected to the first support bracket and further dimensioned to receive said support arm and,a pulley unit including a second support bracket slidably received in said at least one track groove wherein the second support bracket is provided with a pivoting pulley tower dimensioned to accommodate a portion of the traction device.