Device for immobilizing and applying heat or cold to a body join

Details Device for immobilizing and applying heat or cold to a body join Device for immobilizing and applying heat or cold to a body join

1986-05-13

1988-06-28

Friedman, Carl

Surgery

Truss

Pad

128 89R, 128402, A61F 504, A61F 702

Patent

active

047532408

ABSTRACT:
An orthopedic device for immobilzing and applying heat or cold to an injured or inflamed body joint, comprising, in a preferred embodiment, a cover which may be adjustably wrapped and secured around the injured area, and within which one or more pouches, enclosing ice packs or heat packs, may be removably attached. The pouches are positionable within said cover adjacent the area or areas to be treated. Another preferred embodiment permits simultaneous treatment of an injured arm and shoulder, the device including an adjustable extension from said cover for positioning and securing a pouch against the shoulder for application of heat or cold to the shoulder.

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