Trunk orthosis

Abstract

A trunk orthosis including a bandage that is designed to be put on a patient's trunk, and a supporting device which is connected to the bandage and which the supporting device is designed as a frame with frame sections that are hingedly or elastically secured to one another, are spring-biased, and are pre-stressed by the bandage when worn on the patient's trunk.

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         12 . A trunk orthosis, comprising:
 a bandage designed to be applied to a patient's trunk;   a support device connected to the bandage and designed to be applied to the patient's trunk, the support device having a single-piece frame with frame portions movable relative to each other to provide flexion in at least one of a frontal direction and a dorsal direction, the frame portions being spring-loaded and, in an applied state, being pre-stressed by the bandage;   at least one tightening strap secured to or guided on the support device and secured to the bandage, the at least one tightening strap configured to be tensioned.   
     
     
         13 . The trunk orthosis of  claim 12 , wherein the frame portions are mounted to each other in an articulated manner or elastically with a hinge. 
     
     
         14 . The trunk orthosis of  claim 13 , wherein the at least one tightening strap is secured to or guided on the hinge and configured to apply a force centrally to a pivot axis of the hinge. 
     
     
         15 . The trunk orthosis of  claim 12 , wherein the frame portions are movable elastically relative to each other. 
     
     
         16 . The trunk orthosis of  claim 12 , wherein the frame portions include an upper frame part configured to be supported in the area of the patient's thoracic spine and a lower frame part configured to be supported in the area of the patient's lumbar spine. 
     
     
         17 . The trunk orthosis of  claim 12 , wherein the frame portions are mounted on the hinge with first and second hinge mechanisms, which are positioned medially and laterally with respect to the trunk. 
     
     
         18 . The trunk orthosis of  claim 12 , wherein cushioning elements or pads are arranged on the frame portions. 
     
     
         20 . The trunk orthosis of  claim 12 , wherein the bandage includes at least two bandage elements, which are connected to each other with a securing member. 
     
     
         21 . The trunk orthosis of  claim 20 , wherein the securing member is designed as form-fit elements. 
     
     
         22 . The trunk orthosis of  claim 12 , wherein the bandage comprises at least one of a flexible material and elastic material. 
     
     
         23 . The trunk orthosis of  claim 12 , wherein the at least one tightening strap is guided on the bandage. 
     
     
         24 . The trunk orthosis of  claim 12 , wherein the at least one tightening strap is designed as a pulley system. 
     
     
         25 . The trunk orthosis of  claim 12 , wherein the at least one tightening strap is secured reversibly on the bandage. 
     
     
         26 . The trunk orthosis of  claim 12 , wherein the support device has a multi-part design. 
     
     
         27 . The trunk orthosis of  claim 12 , wherein the bandage is configured to be applied ventrally to the patient's trunk and the support device is configured to be applied dorsally to the patient's trunk. 
     
     
         28 . The trunk orthosis of  claim 12 , wherein the bandage is configured to be applied dorsally to the patient's trunk and the support device is configured to be applied ventrally to the patient's trunk. 
     
     
         29 . The trunk orthosis of  claim 12 , wherein the frame portions are arranged in an area of designated flexion in the trunk orthosis. 
     
     
         30 . The trunk orthosis of  claim 12 , wherein the frame is designed as a coil spring or spiral spring. 
     
     
         31 . The trunk orthosis of  claim 12 , wherein the at least one tightening strap includes a pulley system. 
     
     
         32 . A trunk orthosis, comprising:
 a bandage configured to be applied to a patient's trunk;   a support device connected to the bandage and configured to be applied to the patient's trunk, the support device having a frame with frame portions mounted to each other with elastic joints, the frame portions being movable relative to each other to provide flexion in at least one of a frontal direction and a dorsal direction, the frame portions being spring-loaded and, in an applied state, being pre-stressed by the bandage;   at least one tightening strap secured to or guided on the support device and secured to the bandage, the at least one tightening strap configured to be tensioned.