modified Thomas splint

FIELDS OF APPLICATION / INDICATION:
• for early functional treatment of thigh
  and lower leg fractures or other acute
  or chronic illnesses requiring relief
• surgically or conservatively treated, nonload
  stable thigh fractures, periarticular
  fractures of the knee and fractures of
  the proximal lower leg
• growth irregularities of the knee
  (aseptic bone necroses)

FUNCTION / PROPERTIES:
• complete relief of the leg through transfer of the floor
  reaction force to the torchanter major; provides complete
  relief of the traumatised thigh / lower leg and foot
• available with forefoot support or for dynamic partial
  loading
• dynamic partial loading provides a gradual transition from
   complete relief to full loading
• the use of the forefoot support prevents the foot from
  caving into talipes equinus position
• the use of the forefoot support prevents the foot from
  caving into talipes equinus position
• contralateral balance is required
• reduces muscular atrophy, thrombosis and joint stiffness
• easy attachment and removal of the orthosis allows
  physiotherapeutic rehabilitation and mobilisation
  at any time