Paulos Toronto Orthopedics 6322 S 3000 E STE 140, Salt Lake City, UT 84121 8019128210 (phone), 8019128209 (fax)
Education:
Medical School University of Utah School of Medicine Graduated: 1979
Procedures:
Arthrocentesis
Conditions:
Fractures, Dislocations, Derangement, and Sprains Internal Derangement of Knee Internal Derangement of Knee Cartilage Intervertebral Disc Degeneration Lateral Epicondylitis
Languages:
English Spanish
Description:
Dr. Toronto graduated from the University of Utah School of Medicine in 1979. He works in Cottonwood Heights, UT and specializes in Orthopedic Sports Medicine. Dr. Toronto is affiliated with Jordan Valley Medical Center and Jordan Valley Medical Center-West Valley Campus.
Russell A. Toronto - Salt Lake City UT Charles A. Bastyr - San Diego CA
Assignee:
Smith & Nephew Donjoy, Inc. - Carlsbad CA
International Classification:
A61F 500
US Classification:
602 27
Abstract:
An orthopedic ankle brace is provided having a pliant boot that surrounds the ankle joint, as well as the foot and lower leg in the region thereof. The boot may incorporate straps for applying compression to the ankle joint. Attached to the boot are a pair of adjustable tension straps vertically disposed about the ankle joint for restricting the mobility thereof. Integral with the boot are a pair of stiffening members positioned about the ankle joint to cooperate with the tension straps in the performance of their mobility restricting function. Further provided integral with the boot are retention members that isolate the malleoli from the stiffening members for the comfort of the wearer. Finally, one or more retention straps are provided to maintain the stability of the brace.
Russell A. Toronto - Salt Lake City UT Charles A. Bastyr - San Diego CA
Assignee:
Smith & Nephew Donjoy, Inc. - Carlsbad CA
International Classification:
A61F 500
US Classification:
602 27
Abstract:
An orthopedic ankle brace is provided having a pliant boot that surrounds the ankle joint, as well as the foot and lower leg in the region thereof. The boot may incorporate means of applying compression to the ankle joint. Attached to the boot are a pair of adjustable tension straps vertically disposed about the ankle joint for restricting the mobility thereof. Integral with the boot are pair of stiffening members positioned about the ankle joint to cooperate with the tension straps in the performance of their mobility restricting function Further provided integral with the boot are retention members that isolate the malleoli from the stiffening members for the comfort of the wearer. Finally, one or more retention straps are provided to maintain the stability of the brace.