WO2008075928A1 - An apparatus for dynamical and continuous rehabilitation of an elbow and a forearm - Google Patents

An apparatus for dynamical and continuous rehabilitation of an elbow and a forearm Download PDF

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WO2008075928A1
WO2008075928A1 PCT/MK2007/000004 MK2007000004W WO2008075928A1 WO 2008075928 A1 WO2008075928 A1 WO 2008075928A1 MK 2007000004 W MK2007000004 W MK 2007000004W WO 2008075928 A1 WO2008075928 A1 WO 2008075928A1
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Abstract

The apparatus for dynamical and continuous rehabilitation of an elbow and a forearm (1) is an invention in the field of the medicine and it is an orthopedic aid, which is used for rehabilitation of the arm after an injury, a breakage and after a surgery. By fixing the elastic bands (4) in different positions, and the metal semi-circle (10), it enables a combination of movements of the arm in the elbow with the forearm and the hand, and turning the forearm and the hand outward and inward. This apparatus enables constant and continuous movement of the arm in the elbow, with the forearm and the hand until full rehabilitation. The usage of this invention replaces the physiotherapist and the help of the third person, and replaces the hanging plaster and the splint.

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AN APPARATUS FOR DYNAMICAL AND CONTINUOUS REPiABILITATION OF AN ELBOW AND A FOREARM
Technical Field
The apparatus for cfynamical and continuous rehabilitation of an elbow and a forearm is an invention from the medicine field. It is an orthopedic aid which is used for rehabilitation of injured arms i.e. for rehabilitation of an elbow, a forearm and a hand, after an injury or after a surgery. Background Art
The technical problem which is solved by this apparatus is the incapability and the constraint for bending the arm and straightening the elbow with the forearm and the hand, and turning the forearm and the hand outward .and inward. This apparatus can improve the function and the movements of the arm in the elbow with the forearm and the hand. It can replace the hanging plaster and the splint in case of fracture and when there isn't a possibility for surgical treatment. With the use of this device the need for heϊp'of the third person is reduced.
There is an "apparatus for rehabilitation of an elbow used for bending and straightening of the elbow which is with limited capacity. But this device cannot be implied for bending and straightening of the arm in the elbow with the forearm and the hand and turning the forearm and the hand outward and inward. The possibility for moving the arm in the elbow is limited with this 20 device. The movement of the hand is impossible.
The ami which is being rehabilitated after some injury is in a medium position in a right angle.
Because of this there is a limitation for bending the arm in the elbow with the forearm and the hand
(flexion), and straightening of the arm in the elbow with the forearm and the hand (extension). There is also incapability 25 for turning the forearm and the hand outward (supineness) and inward
(proneness). ..
The technical innovation
The technical innovation is that this apparatus enables better and continuous movement of the arm while the process of rehabilitation in the elboWj the forearm and the hand, i.e.flexion and extension of the arm in the elbow with the forearm and the hand, and also turning it outward and inward.
The invention enables constant and continuous movement of the aπn in a period of 24 hours.
It reduces the need for help of the third person during the process of rehabilitation. It replaces the physiotherapist considerably and also the hanging plaster cast and the splint. The results of the usage of tins inovation during the process of rehabilitation are great.
Way of using the invention
The invention can be applied in the medicine as an orthopedic aid during the process of rehabilitation of the arm in the elbow, the forearm and the hand, after a surgery or a ibreakage.
It can be used for treatment of a breakage anywhere in the upper arm bone, when there is no possibility for a surgery. It can also be applied in the sport for strengthening the weakened muscles. The elastic bands have function of applying different kind of strength according to the needs.
The invention can be made of leather, metal and elastic band.
The description of the way of using the apparatus is shown on the following drawings:
Figure No 1
Figure No 2
Fidure No 3
Figure No 4
The solution of the technical problem
The solution of Hie technical problem is enabled by an apparatus for dynamical and continuous rehabilitation of an elbow and a forearm (1) which enables continuous movement of the arm in the elbow with the forearm and the hand. It consists of two bands: one on the upper arm (2) and one on the hand (3), metal semi-circle (10) and elastic bands (4).
In order to adjust the apparatus for dynamical and continuous rehabilitation of an elbow and a forearm (1) the upper arm band (2) is placed above the elbow with adhesive bands (12), and then with a noose (7) which is fixed ' with a button on one side (5) and the other side is around the patient's nedς.On the upper arm band (2) a metal semi-circle with small holes (10) is fixed with bolts (11), holder (8) and two metal bars (9). The hand band (3) is placed around the palm.
Picture No 1" shows a state of bending and straightening of the arm in the elbow with the forearm and the hand, watched from a side. At the beginning of the process of rehabilitation the arm is placed in a right angle and it is static. Fixing the elastic bands (4) in a way that the buttons (5) of the hand band (3) attach to the hooks (6) of the upper arm band (2) enables bending of the arm in the elbow with Hie forearm and the hand (flexion).
Fixing the elastic bands (4) in a way that the buttons (5) of the hand band (3) attach to one of the holes of the metal semi-circle (10) enables straightening of the arm in the elbow with the forearm and the hand (extension). The holes of the metal semi-circle (10) serve to achieve the needed movement for straightening the arm (extension).
The rehabilitated arm can move in both directions continuously until achieving full rehabilitation.
Picture No 2 shows the state watched the front side.
Picture No 3 shows the state of turning the 'forearm and the hand outward, watched from a front side.
Fixing one elastic band (4-1) in a way that it connects the button (5) from the inner side of the hand band (3) to the hook (6) on the inner side of the upper arm band (2), and another elastic band (4-2) connects the button (5) from the outer side of the hand band (3) to one of the holes on the metal semi-circle (10), enables an outward turning of the forearm and the hand (supineness).
Picture No 4 shows the state of turning the forearm and the hand inward, watched from a front side.
In order to turn the forearm and the hand inward (proneness), the elastic bands are fixed in the opposite way from the previous position shown on picture No 3. One elastic band (4-1) is fixed to the button (5) on the outer side of the hand band (3) and it is connected to the hook (6) on the outer side of the upper arm band (2) Another elastic band (4-2) is fixed to the button (5) on the inner side of the hand band (3) and it is connected to one of the holes on the metal semi-circle (10) The movement of the forearm and the hand is continuous in both directions (pic.3 and pic.4) until achieving full rehabilitation.
The movements in each of the four states can be in a different degree and most often they are combined (combined stiffness).
It is achieved by combining the parts of the apparatus and combined fixation of the elastic bands (4).

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1. The apparatus for dynamical and continuous rehabilitation of an elbow and a forearm is characterized by two bands: an upper arm band (2) and a hand band (3), metal semi-circle with small holes (10) and elastic bands (4), fixed in a way that enables moving the arm in the elbow with the forearm and the hand.
2. The apparatus for dynamical and continuous rehabilitation of an elbow and a forearm according to the 1st demand is characterized by the upper arm band (2), to which the metal semicircle (10) is attached, and the hand band (3) are connected with elastic bands(4) in a way that enables bending and straightening the ami in the elbow with the forearm and the hand.
3. The apparatus for dynamical and continuous rehabilitation of an elbow and a forearm according to the 1st demand is characterized by the upper arm band (2), to which the metal semi-circle
(10) is attached, "and the hand band (3) are connected with the elastic bands (4) in a way that enables turning the forearm and the hand outward and inward.
4. The apparatus for dynamical and continuous rehabilitation of an elbow and a forearm according to the 1st and the 2nd demand is characterized by the elastic bands (4) connect the buttons (5) on the hand band (3) to the hooks (6) on the upper arm band (2) which enables bending the arm in the elbow with the forearm and the hand.
5. The apparatus for dynamical and continuous rehabilitation of an elbow and a forearm according to the 1st and the 2nd demand is charactrized by the elastic bands (4) connect the buttons (5) on the hand band (3) to the metal semi-circle (10), which has holes for achieving the exact movement, which enables straightening of the arm in the elbow with the forearm and the hand.
6. The apparatus for dynamical and continuous rehabilitation of an elbow and a forearm according to the 1st and the 3rd demand is characreized by one elastic band (4-1) connects the button (5) on the inner side of the hand band (3) to the hook (6) on the inner side of the upper arm band (2), and another elastic band (4-2) connects the button (5) qjn the outer side of the hand band (3) to one of the holes on the metal semi-circle (10), which enables turning the forearm and the hand outward.
7. The apparatus for dynamical and continuous rehabilitation of an elbow and a forearm according to the 1st and the 3rd demand is characterized by one elastic band (4-1) connects the button (5) on the outer side of the hand band (3) to the hook (6) on the outer side of the upper arm band (2), and another elastic band (4-2) connects the button (5) on the inner side of the hand band (3) to one of the holes on the metal semi-circle (10), which enables turning the forearm and the hand inward.
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