Thermal therapy devices and methods of making the same

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1997-02-03

1998-09-01

Dvorak, Linda C.

Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application

Light, thermal, and electrical application

Thermal applicators

602 26, 607112, A61F 500, A61F 700

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058004912

ABSTRACT:
A cost-effective, high heat capacity thermal therapy device is described. The therapy device includes a plurality of discrete hydrophilic absorbers hydrated with a liquid containing a substantial amount of water. The water-retention mechanism of the discrete hydrophilic absorbers allows the water to freeze under normal freezer conditions (-20.degree. F.), to 32.degree. F., increasing the heat capacity of the therapy device. At the same time, the therapy device remains highly pliable when frozen as a result of reduced water flow out of the absorbers during the freezing process. The therapy device also remains highly pliable through repeated freezing/melting cycles because the discrete absorbers do not lose their discrete forms when thawed.

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