Surgery: splint – brace – or bandage – Orthopedic bandage – Splint or brace
Patent
1995-06-02
1997-05-27
Flanagan, Beverly M.
Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage
Orthopedic bandage
Splint or brace
602 6, 602 8, A61F 502
Patent
active
056327234
ABSTRACT:
A soft-goods type, custom "in situ" formable back brace for supporting a weakened or injured back and/or neck is disclosed having hardenable components which conform to the unique configuration of a patient's torso. An initially flexible rear torso component, generally extending circumferentially around the patient's back, is releasably coupled to the torso using a plurality of Velcro-type securing straps. Alternatively, an initially flexible front torso component in combination with a rear component may be releasably coupled to a patient's torso. Once properly secured, liquid, preferably water, may be introduced into each component to activate the activatable, hardenable material encapsulated therein. Each component may be further comprised of a plurality of panels or pads with elasticized, resilient material interposing adjacent panels. The panels or pads may be permanently or removably integrated into each torso component. Additional supporting strut members may be provided to isolate and minimize upper neck and head movement for patient's having severe neck and/or back injuries. The hardenable components may be activated by introduction of water or other suitable liquid through inlet port conduits provided on the exterior surface of each said component. Alternatively, activation of the included pre-polymer impregnated matrix may be accomplished by immersing the hardenable component in liquid. An inflatable pneumatic pad may also be included on one or more component interior surfaces to provide minor fitting adjustment. Additional padding may be included on each component for the patient's comfort.
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Flanagan Beverly M.
Royce Medical Company
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