Device for providing a combination of flexibility and variable force to the spinal column for the treatment of scoliosis

Device for providing a combination of flexibility and variable force to the spinal column for the treatment of scoliosis
European
Patent Office
Publication number: US2006189985
Publication date: 2006-08-24

Inventor: LEWIS DAVID W (US)
Applicant:
Classification:
- international: A61F2/30; A61F2/30;
- European: A61B17/70
Application number: US20050103687 20050412
Priority number(s): US20050103687 20050412; US20050651759P 20050209

Abstract of US2006189985

Non-surgical treatments for idiopathic scoliosis include muscle stimulation therapy, chiropractic care, and the application of a variety of braces (orthotics). Surgical intervention frequently employs rigid metallic braces that prevent further flexing of the spine where applied. This invention allows flexing of the spine with long term correction of the scoliosis by application of small variable forces to supplant and counter the unbalance of the pertinent muscles. This invention may be applied to other spine problems in addition to idiopathic scoliosis as this invention permits and accommodates flexing of the spine and simultaneously supplies correcting and straightening forces.

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