Device for protecting the web of a hand in a medical cast

Details Device for protecting the web of a hand in a medical cast Device for protecting the web of a hand in a medical cast

1984-04-30

1985-07-23

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery

Truss

Perineal

128 85, 128 90, 128 87R, D24 64, A61F 1300, A61F 504

Patent

active

045303517

ABSTRACT:
In order to prevent inflammation and irritation of the web of a hand contained in a cast there is provided a smooth surfaced U-shaped member fitting into the web of the hand with one leg traversing the palm and the other leg traversing the back of the hand. The U-shaped member is also provided with anchoring means for engaging the material of the cast and adapted to maintain the U-shaped member and the cast in proper position.

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