초록

A temporary pylon that does not require the use of crutches. A wearer\s knee and thigh are secured between two frame supports. Tubing extends below the support frame to allow the wearer to stand. A waist belt pivotably attached to the outer frame member secures the device to the wearer\s body.

대표청구항 ▼

A temporary pylon for a below knee amputee comprising: a frame structure comprising inner and outer frame members, said frame members extending vertically up at either side of a wearer\s knee and thigh, said outer frame member extending to a wearer\s waist, said frame members being contoured to the

A temporary pylon for a below knee amputee comprising: a frame structure comprising inner and outer frame members, said frame members extending vertically up at either side of a wearer\s knee and thigh, said outer frame member extending to a wearer\s waist, said frame members being contoured to the shape of a wearer\s thigh; a containment means to hold a wearer\s knee and thigh between said frame members; a support means detachably affixed to the bottom of said frame structure and extending downward to the ground, allowing the wearer to stand; and a securing means comprising an adjustable belt wrapped around the waist of the wearer to secure the temporary pylon to the wearer, said outer frame member pivotally affixed to said belt, whereby said extended outer frame member and said pivoted waist belt serve to increase the stability and rigidity of the pylon and to keep the leg of the wearer aligned with the pylon.