Orthopaedic devices (exoskeleton) on the upper extremities after interscapular thoracic resection

摘要

Orthopedic apparatus (exoskeleton) for the rehabilitation of the disabled after interscapular-thoracic resection and consists of a dense chest the sleeve (1) with windows (2) on the front and dorsal surfaces made of ortokrila on the inner surface thereof around the perimeter, a groove (3) filled silicone filler ulnar joint (4) on a shoulder of the cuff (5) and upper arm (6). Metal tire on the outer surface of the upper limb has a uniaxial hinge (7) at the level of absent shoulder joint and is connected to the inner surface of scapular. By receiving the sleeve (1) and a metal bus scapular fixed (8), which fills a cosmetic defect. The device is fixed by means of the chest strap to the trunk (9). The chest the sleeve having a groove with silicone filler, tightly fixes the orthosis to the body and relieves the patient from unnecessary compensatory movements while using the device. The presence of windows does not cause discomfort during sweating. The absence of the shoulder joint in mutually perpendicular planes facilitates the weight of the device.