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WO2000015162A1
WO2000015162A1 PCT/IB1999/001514 IB9901514W WO0015162A1 WO 2000015162 A1 WO2000015162 A1 WO 2000015162A1 IB 9901514 W IB9901514 W IB 9901514W WO 0015162 A1 WO0015162 A1 WO 0015162A1
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices ; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces
    • A61F5/02—Orthopaedic corsets
    • A61F5/028—Braces for providing support to the lower back, e.g. lumbo sacral supports
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices ; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces
    • A61F5/0102—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces specially adapted for correcting deformities of the limbs or for supporting them; Ortheses, e.g. with articulations
    • A61F5/0104—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces specially adapted for correcting deformities of the limbs or for supporting them; Ortheses, e.g. with articulations without articulation
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices ; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces
    • A61F5/0102—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces specially adapted for correcting deformities of the limbs or for supporting them; Ortheses, e.g. with articulations
    • A61F5/0104—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces specially adapted for correcting deformities of the limbs or for supporting them; Ortheses, e.g. with articulations without articulation
    • A61F5/0111—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces specially adapted for correcting deformities of the limbs or for supporting them; Ortheses, e.g. with articulations without articulation for the feet or ankles
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F5/00—Orthopaedic methods or devices for non-surgical treatment of bones or joints; Nursing devices ; Anti-rape devices
    • A61F5/01—Orthopaedic devices, e.g. long-term immobilising or pressure directing devices for treating broken or deformed bones such as splints, casts or braces
    • A61F5/04—Devices for stretching or reducing fractured limbs; Devices for distractions; Splints
    • A61F5/05—Devices for stretching or reducing fractured limbs; Devices for distractions; Splints for immobilising
    • A61F5/055—Cervical collars

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  • the invention relates to a support according to the preamble of claim 1.
  • This type of support is primarily used to stabilize injured parts of the body or to protect healthy parts of the body.
  • the task is therefore to provide a support system that can be used as widely as possible.
  • the rail and at least part of the fastening means are preferably made from a one-piece plastic part. Such a construction is technically simple and stable.
  • the support is preferably made thicker than the fastening means, so that the fastening means are more flexible than the support.
  • the fastening means have two upper and two lower arms.
  • the upper arms are attached to the upper end and the lower arms to the lower end of the rail. Between the above Ren and lower arms is a distance which is suitable to accommodate a joint.
  • the support is particularly suitable as a knee,
  • Fig. 1 a knee brace from behind
  • Fig. 2 the brace of Fig. 1 from the front
  • Fig. 3 the brace of Fig. 1 in the open
  • FIG. 4 shows an ankle support from behind
  • FIG. 5 shows the support from FIG. 4 from the front
  • FIG. 6 shows a pelvic support from behind
  • FIG. 7 shows the support from FIG. 6 from the front
  • FIG. 8 shows a back support from the rear
  • FIG. 9 the support from FIG. 8 from the front
  • FIG. 10 a support for the disabled from the rear.
  • FIGS. 1-3 A first embodiment of the invention in the form of a knee brace is shown in FIGS. 1-3. It has a splint 1, which is placed on the leg from behind and runs over the back of the knee.
  • Two upper fastening arms 2a, 2b extend from the upper end region of the rail 1 around the thigh and are connected to one another at the front via a Velcro fastener 4.
  • Two lower fastening arms 3a, 3b extend from the lower end region of the rail 1 around the lower leg and are also connected to one another at the front via a Velcro fastener 4. Between the upper and lower fasteners a distance 5 is provided in which the knee comes to rest.
  • the rail 1 can be rigid or flexible, depending on whether the knee may be moved or not. In the latter case, the distance 5 prevents a force bridge between the fastening arms, so that the movement of the knee is not disturbed.
  • the rail is designed to be resilient, so that the knee joint can be bent against the force of the rail. It acts as a shock absorber and for transmitting forces to the leg muscles, e.g. for skiers.
  • the rail 1 and the fastening arms 2, 3 preferably consist of a one-piece plastic body. 3, this body is thicker in the region of the rail 1 than in the region of the fastening arms 2, 3, so that the latter are soft and conformable.
  • the inside of the plastic body is provided with a fabric covering and / or upholstery.
  • FIGS. 4 and 5 show an embodiment variant of the invention in the form of an ankle support.
  • a rail 1 is provided which runs over the calf and the heel to under the foot.
  • Upper fastening arms 2a, 2b encompass the lower leg and are connected at the front via a Velcro fastener 4.
  • Lower fastening arms 3a, 3b encompass the foot and are also connected to one another in the instep area by means of a Velcro fastener 4.
  • a distance 5 between the upper and lower fastening arms allows the upper and lower arms to be operated separately from one another and leaves the ankle a certain freedom of movement if a flexible rail 1 is used.
  • the splint 1 is preferably stiff and torsion-free and can, for example, stabilize an injured ankle.
  • a pelvic support which e.g. can be used to stabilize a pelvic fracture.
  • the rail 1 extends over the buttocks.
  • Two fastening arms 6a, 6b encompass the lumbar region of the patient and are connected at the front via a Velcro fastener 4.
  • 8 and 9 is a back and neck support.
  • the splint 1 runs along the spine and supports it in the neck and back area down to the tailbone.
  • the fastening arms 6a, 6b here form a gilet which is closed at the front by means of a Velcro fastener 4.
  • the neck area can also be fixed with additional fastening arms 7a, 7b.
  • FIG. 10 finally shows a support for stabilizing the entire lower body. It essentially corresponds to a combination of two of the knee supports shown above and a pelvic support, the rails la, lb of the knee supports continuing into the buttocks area and being connected there to the rail 1c of the pelvic support.
  • This support is e.g. suitable for patients with spina bifida.
  • the present invention is suitable for supports on all extremities, the back and the neck and allows the joints and spine to be supported and stabilized. In the event of broken bones, it can replace the conventional plaster cast if the splint is chosen to be stiff. It is light, easy to assemble and remove and comfortable to carry.
  • the knee is suitable for supporting the knee, which is particularly stressed by athletes.
  • Modern training techniques make it possible to multiply the muscles, especially in the legs, which in turn leads to great stress. against the joints and ligaments. This leads to accidents and especially knee injuries.
  • With the present invention it is possible to relieve the joints efficiently.
  • the knee can be protected against torsion with a knee brace with an elastic splint, so that ligament tears are avoided in the event of a fall. Back injuries can also be prevented.
  • the invention can also be used for the disabled, e.g. in children suffering from spina bifida. Thanks to the use of plastic materials, the supports are light and their mobility and size can be adapted to the weight and age of the patient.
  • the support according to the invention has a single rail or rail arrangement which is placed against the body from behind, i.e. on the back, the buttocks, the back of the legs, etc.
  • the rail is held by fastening means, which in the present versions are designed as fastening arms.
  • the fastening means are preferably molded from the same plastic piece as the rail, which simplifies production and increases stability.
  • the support is light thanks to the use of plastic and its design makes it easy to assemble.

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Abstract

The support has a guide (1) placed on the back part of the body. In the embodiment for a knee support, it comprises two upper fixing arms (2a, 2b) and two lower fixing arms (3a, 3b) which are connected to each other in the front by a hook and pile closure. The fixing arms and the guides are formed by a single plastic part which is thicker in the area of the guide while the fixing arms remain flexible. The guide is lightweight, easy to manipulate and has several applications. It is particularly suitable for use in the area of the neck, back, pelvis, knee and ankle.

Description

Stützvorrichtung für den menschlichen Körper Support device for the human body

Technisches GebietTechnical field

Die Erfindung betrifft eine Stütze gemass Oberbegriff von Anspruch 1.The invention relates to a support according to the preamble of claim 1.

Stützen dieser Art werden vor allem eingesetzt, um verletzte Körperpartien zu stabilisieren oder um gesunde Körperpartien zu schützen.This type of support is primarily used to stabilize injured parts of the body or to protect healthy parts of the body.

Stand der TechnikState of the art

Bisher wurden hierzu Gipsverbände verwendet oder gegebenenfalls verstärkte Stützverbände, wie z.B. in EP 121 725 beschrieben. Dabei muss für jedes Körperteil eine spezifisch angepasste Lösung gefunden werden.So far, plaster casts have been used for this purpose or, if necessary, reinforced support bandages, e.g. described in EP 121 725. A specifically adapted solution must be found for each part of the body.

Darstellung der ErfindungPresentation of the invention

Es stellt sich deshalb die Aufgabe, ein möglichst allgemein verwendbares Stützensystem bereitzustel- len.The task is therefore to provide a support system that can be used as widely as possible.

Diese Aufgabe wird von der Stütze gemass Anspruch 1 gelöst.This object is achieved by the support according to claim 1.

Es zeigt sich, dass Stützen mit den Merkmalen von Anspruch 1 zur Stützung der meisten Teile des mensch- liehen Körpers geeignet sind.It turns out that supports with the features of claim 1 are suitable for supporting most parts of the human body.

Vorzugsweise sind die Schiene und mindestens ein Teil der Befestigungsmittel aus einem einstückigen Kunststoffteil gefertigt. Eine solche Konstruktion ist herstellungstechnisch einfach und stabil. Vorzugsweise wird dabei die Stütze dicker ausgeführt als die Befestigungsmittel, so dass die Befestigungsmittel flexibler sind als die Stütze.The rail and at least part of the fastening means are preferably made from a one-piece plastic part. Such a construction is technically simple and stable. The support is preferably made thicker than the fastening means, so that the fastening means are more flexible than the support.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführung weisen die Befestigungsmittel zwei obere und zwei untere Arme auf. Die oberen Arme sind am oberen Ende und die unteren Arme am unteren Ende der Schiene befestigt. Zwischen den obe- ren und unteren Armen ist ein Abstand vorgesehen, welcher geeignet ist, ein Gelenk aufzunehmen.In a preferred embodiment, the fastening means have two upper and two lower arms. The upper arms are attached to the upper end and the lower arms to the lower end of the rail. Between the above Ren and lower arms is a distance which is suitable to accommodate a joint.

In der Regel reicht es aus, genau eine Schiene vorzusehen. Die Stütze eignet sich insbesondere als Knie,As a rule, it is sufficient to provide exactly one rail. The support is particularly suitable as a knee,

Knöchel-, Becken-, Rücken- oder Halsstütze.Ankle, pelvis, back or neck support.

Kurze Beschreibung der ZeichnungenBrief description of the drawings

Weitere bevorzugte Ausführungen und Anwendun- gen ergeben sich aus den abhängigen Ansprüchen sowie aus der nun folgenden Beschreibung anhand der Figuren. Dabei zeigen:Further preferred designs and applications result from the dependent claims and from the description that follows with reference to the figures. Show:

Fig. 1 eine Kniestütze von hinten, Fig. 2 die Stütze von Fig. 1 von vorne, Fig. 3 die Stütze von Fig. 1 in geöffnetemFig. 1 a knee brace from behind, Fig. 2 the brace of Fig. 1 from the front, Fig. 3 the brace of Fig. 1 in the open

Zustand,Status,

Fig. 4 eine Knöchelstütze von hinten, Fig. 5 die Stütze von Fig. 4 von vorne, Fig. 6 eine Beckenstütze von hinten, Fig. 7 die Stütze von Fig. 6 von vorne,4 shows an ankle support from behind, FIG. 5 shows the support from FIG. 4 from the front, FIG. 6 shows a pelvic support from behind, FIG. 7 shows the support from FIG. 6 from the front,

Fig. 8 eine Rückenstütze von hinten, Fig. 9 die Stütze von Fig. 8 von vorne und Fig. 10 eine Stütze für Behinderte von hin- ten.8 shows a back support from the rear, FIG. 9 the support from FIG. 8 from the front and FIG. 10 a support for the disabled from the rear.

Wege zur Ausführung der Erfindung Eine erste Ausführung der Erfindung in Form einer Kniestütze ist in den Figuren 1 - 3 dargestellt. Sie besitzt eine Schiene 1, die von hinten an das Bein angelegt ist und über die Kniekehle läuft. Zwei obere Befestigungsarme 2a, 2b erstrecken sich vom oberen Endbereich der Schiene 1 um den Oberschenkel und sind vorne über einen Klettverschluss 4 miteinander verbunden. Zwei untere Befestigungsarme 3a, 3b erstrecken sich vom unte- ren Endbereich der Schiene 1 um den Unterschenkel und sind vorne ebenfalls über einen Klettverschluss 4 miteinander verbunden. Zwischen den oberen und unteren Befesti- gungsarmen ist ein Abstand 5 vorgesehen, in welchem das Knie zu liegen kommt.WAYS OF IMPLEMENTING THE INVENTION A first embodiment of the invention in the form of a knee brace is shown in FIGS. 1-3. It has a splint 1, which is placed on the leg from behind and runs over the back of the knee. Two upper fastening arms 2a, 2b extend from the upper end region of the rail 1 around the thigh and are connected to one another at the front via a Velcro fastener 4. Two lower fastening arms 3a, 3b extend from the lower end region of the rail 1 around the lower leg and are also connected to one another at the front via a Velcro fastener 4. Between the upper and lower fasteners a distance 5 is provided in which the knee comes to rest.

Die Schiene 1 kann starr oder flexibel ausgestaltet sein, je nachdem ob das Knie bewegt werden darf oder nicht. In letzterem Fall verhindert der Abstand 5 eine Kraftbrücke zwischen den Befestigungsarmen, so dass die Bewegung des Knies nicht gestört wird.The rail 1 can be rigid or flexible, depending on whether the knee may be moved or not. In the latter case, the distance 5 prevents a force bridge between the fastening arms, so that the movement of the knee is not disturbed.

In einer bevorzugten Ausführung ist die Schiene federelastisch ausgeführt, so dass das Kniegelenk gegen die Kraft der Schiene gebogen werden kann. Sie wirkt als Stossdämpfer und zur Übertragung von Kräften auf die Beinmuskeln, z.B. bei Skifahrern.In a preferred embodiment, the rail is designed to be resilient, so that the knee joint can be bent against the force of the rail. It acts as a shock absorber and for transmitting forces to the leg muscles, e.g. for skiers.

Die Schiene 1 und die Befestigungsarme 2, 3 bestehen vorzugsweise aus einem einstückigen Kunststoff- körper. Wie aus Fig. 3 ersichtlich, ist dieser Körper im Bereich der Schiene 1 dicker als im Bereich der Befestigungsarme 2, 3, so dass letztere weich und anschmiegsam sind. Die Innenseite des Kunststoffkörpers ist mit einem Stoffbelag und/oder einer Polsterung versehen. Im folgenden werden einige weitere Ausführungen der Erfindung beschrieben. Soweit nicht anders erwähnt, entspricht deren Aufbau im wesentlichen jenem der Kniestütze gemass Fig. 1 - 3.The rail 1 and the fastening arms 2, 3 preferably consist of a one-piece plastic body. 3, this body is thicker in the region of the rail 1 than in the region of the fastening arms 2, 3, so that the latter are soft and conformable. The inside of the plastic body is provided with a fabric covering and / or upholstery. Some further embodiments of the invention are described below. Unless otherwise stated, their structure essentially corresponds to that of the knee brace according to FIGS. 1-3.

In den Figuren 4 und 5 ist eine Ausführungs- Variante der Erfindung in Form einer Knöchelstütze dargestellt. Auch hier ist eine Schiene 1 vorgesehen, die über die Wade und die Ferse bis unter den Fuss verläuft. Obere Befestigungsarme 2a, 2b umfassen den Unterschenkel und sind vorne über einen Klettverschluss 4 verbunden. Untere Befestigungsarme 3a, 3b umfassen den Fuss und sind im Ristbereich ebenfalls über einen Klettverschluss 4 miteinander verbunden. Ein Abstand 5 zwischen den oberen und unteren Befestigungsarmen erlaubt es, die oberen und unteren Arme getrennt voneinander zu betätigen und lässt dem Fussgelenk einen gewissen Bewegungsspielraum, falls eine flexible Schiene 1 eingesetzt wird. Vorzugsweise ist die Schiene 1 steif und ver- windungsfrei ausgeführt und vermag z.B. ein verletztes Fussgelenk zu stabilisieren.FIGS. 4 and 5 show an embodiment variant of the invention in the form of an ankle support. Here, too, a rail 1 is provided which runs over the calf and the heel to under the foot. Upper fastening arms 2a, 2b encompass the lower leg and are connected at the front via a Velcro fastener 4. Lower fastening arms 3a, 3b encompass the foot and are also connected to one another in the instep area by means of a Velcro fastener 4. A distance 5 between the upper and lower fastening arms allows the upper and lower arms to be operated separately from one another and leaves the ankle a certain freedom of movement if a flexible rail 1 is used. The splint 1 is preferably stiff and torsion-free and can, for example, stabilize an injured ankle.

In Fig. 6 und 7 wird eine Beckenstütze darge- stellt, die z.B. zur Stabilisierung eines Beckenbruchs verwendet werden kann. Die Schiene 1 erstreckt sich hier über das Gesäss. Zwei Befestigungsarme 6a, 6b umfassen den Lendenbereich des Patienten und sind vorne über einen Klettverschluss 4 verbunden. Bei der Ausführung nach Fig. 8 und 9 handelt es sich um eine Rücken- und Halsstütze. Die Schiene 1 läuft der Wirbelsäule entlang und Stützt diese im Nacken- und Rückenbereich bis hinab zum Steissbein. Die Befestigungsarme 6a, 6b bilden hier ein Gilet, welches vorne über einen Klettverschluss 4 geschlossen ist. Wie in den Figuren gezeigt, kann auch der Halsbereich mit zusätzlichen Befestigungsarmen 7a, 7b fixiert werden.6 and 7 a pelvic support is shown which e.g. can be used to stabilize a pelvic fracture. The rail 1 extends over the buttocks. Two fastening arms 6a, 6b encompass the lumbar region of the patient and are connected at the front via a Velcro fastener 4. 8 and 9 is a back and neck support. The splint 1 runs along the spine and supports it in the neck and back area down to the tailbone. The fastening arms 6a, 6b here form a gilet which is closed at the front by means of a Velcro fastener 4. As shown in the figures, the neck area can also be fixed with additional fastening arms 7a, 7b.

Fig. 10 zeigt schliesslich eine Stütze zur Stabilisierung des ganzen Unterkörpers. Sie entspricht im wesentlichen einer Kombination zweier der oben dargestellten Kniestützen und einer Beckenstütze, wobei die Schienen la, lb der Kniestützen bis in den Gesässbereich fortsetzt und dort mit der Schiene lc der Beckenstütze verbunden sind. Diese Stütze ist z.B. für Patienten mit Spina Bifida geeignet.10 finally shows a support for stabilizing the entire lower body. It essentially corresponds to a combination of two of the knee supports shown above and a pelvic support, the rails la, lb of the knee supports continuing into the buttocks area and being connected there to the rail 1c of the pelvic support. This support is e.g. suitable for patients with spina bifida.

Die vorliegende Erfindung ist für Stützen an allen Extremitäten, dem Rücken und dem Hals geeignet und erlaubt es, die Gelenke und Wirbelsäule zu unterstützen und zu stabilisieren. Bei Knochenbrüchen kann sie den herkömmlichen Gipsverband ersetzen, wenn die Schiene steif gewählt wird. Sie ist leicht, einfach zu montieren und zu entfernen und angenehm zu tragen.The present invention is suitable for supports on all extremities, the back and the neck and allows the joints and spine to be supported and stabilized. In the event of broken bones, it can replace the conventional plaster cast if the splint is chosen to be stiff. It is light, easy to assemble and remove and comfortable to carry.

Insbesondere ist sie zur Stützung des Knies geeignet, welches vor allem bei Sportlern grossen Bela- stungen ausgesetzt ist. Durch moderne Trainingstechniken ist es möglich, die Muskulatur, vor allem in den Beinen, um ein Mehrfaches zu verstärken, was zu grossen Belastun- gen der Gelenke und Bänder führt. Dies führt zu Unfällen und insbesondere Knieverletzungen. Mit der vorliegenden Erfindung ist es jedoch möglich, die Gelenke effizient zu entlasten. Mit einer Kniestütze mit elastischer Schiene kann das Knie gegen Torsion geschützt werden, so dass z.B. bei einem Sturz Bänderrisse vermieden werden. Ebenso können Rückenverletzungen verhindert werden.In particular, it is suitable for supporting the knee, which is particularly stressed by athletes. Modern training techniques make it possible to multiply the muscles, especially in the legs, which in turn leads to great stress. against the joints and ligaments. This leads to accidents and especially knee injuries. With the present invention, however, it is possible to relieve the joints efficiently. The knee can be protected against torsion with a knee brace with an elastic splint, so that ligament tears are avoided in the event of a fall. Back injuries can also be prevented.

Wie das letzte Ausführungsbeispiel zeigt, kann die Erfindung auch bei Behinderten eingesetzt wer- den, z.B. bei Kindern, die an Spina Bifida leiden. Dank der Verwendung von Kunststoffmaterialien sind die Stützen leicht und können in ihrer Beweglichkeit und Grosse dem Gewicht und Alter des Patienten angepasst werden.As the last embodiment shows, the invention can also be used for the disabled, e.g. in children suffering from spina bifida. Thanks to the use of plastic materials, the supports are light and their mobility and size can be adapted to the weight and age of the patient.

In der Regel besitzt die erfindungsgemässe Stütze eine einzelne Schiene bzw. Schienenanordnung, die von hinten an den Körper angelegt wird, d.h. an den Rük- ken, das Gesäss, die Rückseite der Beine usw. Die Schiene wird von Befestigungsmitteln gehalten, welche in den vorliegenden Ausführungen als Befestigungsarme ausgestaltet sind. Wie bereits erwähnt, werden die Befestigungsmittel vorzugsweise aus dem gleichen Kunststoffstück geformt wie die Schiene, was die Herstellung vereinfacht und die Stabilität vergrössert. Die Stütze ist dank der Verwendung von Kunststoff leicht und ihre Ausgestaltung erlaubt es, sie einfach zu montieren. As a rule, the support according to the invention has a single rail or rail arrangement which is placed against the body from behind, i.e. on the back, the buttocks, the back of the legs, etc. The rail is held by fastening means, which in the present versions are designed as fastening arms. As already mentioned, the fastening means are preferably molded from the same plastic piece as the rail, which simplifies production and increases stability. The support is light thanks to the use of plastic and its design makes it easy to assemble.

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Patentansprüche claims 1. Stütze für eine Körperpartie eines mensch- liehen Körpers mit einer Schiene (1) und flexiblen Befestigungsmitteln (2,3,6,7), dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Befestigungsmittel (2,3,6,7) ausgestaltet sind um die Schiene (1) an der Rückseite des Körpers zu halten.1. Support for a body part of a human body with a rail (1) and flexible fastening means (2,3,6,7), characterized in that the fastening means (2,3,6,7) are designed around the rail (1) hold on the back of the body. 2. Stütze nach Anspruch 1, dadurch gekenn- zeichnet, dass die Schiene (1) und mindestens teilweise die Befes igungsmittel (2,3,6,7) aus einem einstückigen Kunststoffteil sind.2. Support according to claim 1, characterized in that the rail (1) and at least partially the fastening means (2, 3, 6, 7) are made of a one-piece plastic part. 3. Stütze nach Anspruch 2 , dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Kunststoffteil im Bereich der Schiene (1) dicker ist als im Bereich der Befestigungsmittel (2,3,6,7) .3. Support according to claim 2, characterized in that the plastic part in the area of the rail (1) is thicker than in the area of the fastening means (2,3,6,7). 4. Stütze nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Befestigungsmittel zwei obere (2a, 2b) und zwei untere (3a, 3b) Arme aufweisen, wobei die oberen Arme (2a, 2b) an einem oberen Ende und die unteren Arme (3a, 3b) an einem unteren Ende der Schiene (1) angreifen und wobei zwischen den oberen und den unteren Armen ein Abstand (5) vorgesehen ist.4. Support according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fastening means have two upper (2a, 2b) and two lower (3a, 3b) arms, the upper arms (2a, 2b) at an upper end and the lower arms (3a, 3b) on a lower end of the rail (1) and a distance (5) is provided between the upper and lower arms. 5. Stütze nach einem der vorangehenden An- sprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie genau eine5. Support according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is exactly one Schiene (1) aufweist.Rail (1) has. 6. Stütze nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Schiene (1) im wesentlichen starr ist. 7. Stütze nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass die Befestigungsmittel (2,3,6,6. Support according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the rail (1) is essentially rigid. 7. Support according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that the fastening means (2,3,6, 7) ausgestaltet sind zum Umgreifen eines Körperteils und lösbare Verschlussmittel (4) aufweisen. 7) are designed to grip around a body part and have releasable closure means (4). 8. Stütze nach einem der vorangehenden An- sprüche, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie ausgestaltet ist als Kniestütze derart, dass die Schiene (1) im Bereich der Kniekehle zu liegen kommt. 8. Support according to one of the preceding claims, characterized in that it is designed as a knee support in such a way that the splint (1) comes to rest in the area of the hollow of the knee. 9. Stütze nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche 1-7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie ausgestaltet ist als Knöchelstütze derart, dass die Schiene (1) über die Ferse zu liegen kommt, wobei die Befestigungs- mittel (2,3) ausgestaltet sind zum Umfassen des Fusses und der Wade .9. Support according to one of the preceding claims 1-7, characterized in that it is designed as an ankle support in such a way that the splint (1) comes to lie over the heel, the fastening means (2, 3) being designed to include of the foot and calf. 10. Stütze nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche 1-7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie ausgestaltet ist als Beckenstütze derart, dass die Schiene (1) über das Gefäss zu liegen kommt und die Befestigungsm.it- tel (6) ausgestaltet sind zum Umfassen des Lendenbereichs .10. Support according to one of the preceding claims 1-7, characterized in that it is designed as a pelvic support such that the rail (1) comes to lie over the vessel and the fastening means (6) are designed to include the Lumbar region. 11. Stütze nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche 1-7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie als Rücken- stütze ausgestaltet ist derart, dass die Schiene (1) über die Wirbelsäule zu liegen kommt und die Befestigungsmittel (6) zum Umfassen des Brustbereichs ausgestaltet sind.11. Support according to one of the preceding claims 1-7, characterized in that it is designed as a back support such that the splint (1) comes to rest over the spine and the fastening means (6) are designed to encompass the chest area. 12. Stütze nach einem der vorangehenden Ansprüche 1-7, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass sie als Hals- stütze ausgestaltet ist derart, dass die Schiene über die Nackenwirbel zu liegen kommt. 12. Support according to one of the preceding claims 1-7, characterized in that it is designed as a neck support such that the splint comes to rest over the neck vertebrae.
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