Orthopedic vest for support and restrainment in the treatment of subjects to trauma and surgery of the shoulder, scapular arch and upper limb

摘要

Support and restraint of the shoulder, scapular arch, and upper arm limb is provided by an orthopedic vest formed by three panels which are joined, including a first panel having a back portion for the restraint of the rear portion of the thorax, and which extends laterally to a chest portion for the restraint of the front portion of the thorax, shoulder, and upper arm limb, the chest portion extending laterally to a second panel for the restraint of the rear part of the shoulder and upper arm limb, and for receiving at least one part of the first panel and keeping same in place, the chest portion being extended over a lower portion thereof by a third panel forming with the chest portion a rest for the forearm, the panels being provided on both faces thereof with closing and fastening means allowing the vest to be used on the left side and right side of the wearer by simple reversal thereof, the first and second panels acting to enclose the shoulder and upper arm limb and being further provided with an opening formed in a lower portion of the first and second panels for the passage of the forearm.