Patent ID: 6533743
Filing Date: 2003-03-18
Classification: A61F,A61H

Abstract:
An angularly adjustable traction apparatus for applying traction forces to a limb of a patient wherein the apparatus comprises:a support unit including an elongated base platform member dimensioned to underlie a portion of a patient's torso; a rail unit including an elongated one-piece rail member having a length cord disposed in a raised fashion relative to one edge of the base platform member; a limb immobilizing unit including a first elongated support post member having a lower portion movably connected to said rail member; a pulley unit including a second elongated support post member having a lower portion movably connected to said rail member and an upper portion and a pulley member associated with the upper portion of the second elongated support post member; and, first means associated with the lower portions of both the first and second elongated support post members for independently varying the angular orientation of both the first and second support post members in a vertical plane perpendicular to said rail member and providing translational movement along the length of said rail member.