Patent ID: 7785281

Claim:
An orthopedic stabilization device for use on a shoulder of a wearer for shoulder stabilization, the device comprising: a torso portion having a closed end side and an open end side, the torso portion adapted to be secured around an upper torso of the wearer; a sleeve, disposed on the torso closed end side, the sleeve adapted to be secured around a shoulder and an upper arm of the wearer; a first plurality of straps, fixed at their proximal end to a posterior aspect of the sleeve, the first plurality of straps having a first plurality of fasteners disposed at their distal end; wherein the first plurality of straps, upon being stretched medially across the torso portion, are operable to restrict lateral movement of the upper arm relative to the upper torso of the wearer; and a second plurality of straps having a second plurality of fasteners disposed at each end, whereby customizable restriction of shoulder movement may be attained by securing the first and second plurality of straps to the torso portion at various positions.