Inventors:
Berten R. Thomas - Belleair FL
Harry Steinman - Clearwater FL
Stephen D. Alley - Largo FL
International Classification:
A61B 51103
Abstract:
An improved orthopedic weight monitor for detecting weight bearing forces on a lower extremity for orthopedic purposes, comprising in combination: flexible pad shaped for conforming to the bottom of a foot for placement inside of a shoe, cast or splint, the pad having a heel portion positionable beneath the heal of a user; sensor encased within the heel portion of the pad to be located beneath the heel of the user, the sensor comprising a thin, rigid rectangular plate having a foil strain gage coupled therebeneath; electronic module remotely positioned from the sensor to receive signals from the foil sensor; and electrical line extending to exterior of the flexible pad between the foil stain gage and the electronic module.