Orthopedic interface

Abstract

The invention relates to an orthopedic interface ( 1 ) comprising a planar 3D textile ( 2 ) having a top ( 22 ) and a bottom ( 21 ), which are held at a distance from each other by supporting threads ( 24 ) and are connected to each other, wherein the bottom ( 21 ) of the spaced knitted fabric ( 2 ) is configured for resting on the skin of an interface user. The side of the bottom ( 21 ) facing the skin is provided with an adhesive coaling ( 23 ) at least in some regions.

1 . An orthopedic interface for an orthotic or prosthetic device, comprising:
 a three dimensional (3D) textile with an outer surface and an inner surface wherein each of said outer surface and said inner surface are textiles and wherein a layer of air is positioned between said textiles of said outer surface and said inner surface;   supporting threads, wherein said outer surface and said inner surface of said 3D textile are held at a distance from each other and connected to each other by said supporting threads; and   an electrically conductive coating provided at least partially on said inner surface of said 3D textile configured to bear on skin of an interface user.   
     
     
         2 . The orthopedic interface as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said outer surface is configured to face away from the skin of said interface user, and wherein said outer surface is at least partially covered with said coating. 
     
     
         3 . The orthopedic interface as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the coating is composed of a material selected from the group consisting of silicone, polyurethane and a copolymer. 
     
     
         4 . The orthopedic interface as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the electrically conductive coating is adhesive. 
     
     
         5 . The orthopedic interface as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the coating is applied in multiple areas which are set apart from one another. 
     
     
         6 . The orthopedic interface as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the coating is applied over said inner surface in said inner surface's entirety. 
     
     
         7 . The orthopedic interface as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the coating is has a property selected from the group consisting of air-permeable and moisture-permeable. 
     
     
         8 . The orthopedic interface as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the threads of the 3D textile are at least partially coated. 
     
     
         9 . The orthopedic interface as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein silver threads are woven or spun into the 3D textile. 
     
     
         10 . The orthopedic interface as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said orthopedic interface has a top and bottom and wherein the outer surface of the 3D textile has a structure that has which is oriented to have less resistance in a direction of insertion of the interface from the top to the bottom, than counter to the direction of insertion. 
     
     
         11 . The orthopedic interface as claimed in  claim 10 , wherein said structure is a nap velour. 
     
     
         12 . The orthopedic interface as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said 3D textile is configured as a liner for bearing on an amputation stump. 
     
     
         13 . The orthopedic interface as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said 3D textile is configured as a flexible socket or as a flexible socket part with receiving means for orthotic or prosthetic components. 
     
     
         14 . The orthopedic interface as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein said 3D textile is anatomically preshaped. 
     
     
         15 . The orthopedic interface as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein the 3D textile is a spaced knitted fabric. 
     
     
         16 . (canceled) 
     
     
         17 . An orthopedic interface for an orthotic or prosthetic device, comprising:
 a three dimensional (3D) textile with an outer surface and an inner surface wherein each of said outer surface and said inner surface are textiles and wherein a layer of air is positioned between said textiles of said outer surface and said inner surface;   supporting threads, wherein said outer surface and said inner surface of said 3D textile are held at a distance from each other and connected to each other by said supporting threads;   a coating provided at least partially on said inner surface of said 3D textile configured to bear on skin of an interface user; and   electrodes applied to the inner surface or worked into the 3D textile.   
     
     
         18 . The orthopedic interface as claimed in  claim 1 , wherein at least one of the 3D textile and the coating are antibacterial. 
     
     
         19 . A system comprising:
 an orthopedic interface having
 a three dimensional (3D) textile with an outer surface and an inner surface wherein each of said outer surface and said inner surface are textiles and wherein a layer of air is positioned between said textiles of said outer surface and said inner surface; 
   supporting threads, wherein said outer surface and said inner surface of said 3D textile are held at a distance from each other and connected to each other by said supporting threads;   an electrically conductive coating provided at least partially on said inner surface of said 3D textile configured to bear on skin of a user; and   an orthotic or prosthetic device.   
     
     
         20 . The system as claimed in  claim 19 , wherein the prosthetic or orthotic device has a dimensionally stable receiver for receiving said orthopedic interface, wherein at least one of said outer surface of said 3D textile and an inside surface of said dimensionally stable receiver has a structure that has less resistance in a direction of insertion of the interface into the orthotic or prosthetic device than counter to the direction of insertion. 
     
     
         21 . The system as claimed in  claim 20 , wherein the structure is a nap velour. 
     
     
         22 . The system as claimed in  claim 19 , wherein said structure is on said inside surface of said receiver. 
     
     
         23 . The system as claimed in  claim 19 , wherein said structure is on said outer surface of said 3D textile. 
     
     
         24 . The orthopedic interface as claimed in  claim 17 , wherein the coating is an adhesive coating or an electrically conductive coating. 
     
     
         25 . A system comprising:
 an orthopedic interface having
 a three dimensional (3D) textile with an outer surface and an inner surface wherein each of said outer surface and said inner surface are textiles and wherein a layer of air is positioned between said textiles of said outer surface and said inner surface; 
   supporting threads, wherein said outer surface and said inner surface of said 3D textile are held at a distance from each other and connected to each other by said supporting threads;   a coating provided at least partially on said inner surface of said 3D textile configured to bear on skin of a user;   an orthotic or prosthetic device; and   electrodes applied to the inner surface or worked into the 3D textile.