Surgery – Instruments – Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
2006-02-21
2006-02-21
Philogene, Pedro (Department: 3732)
Surgery
Instruments
Orthopedic instrumentation
Reexamination Certificate
active
07001384
ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus are disclosed for treating bone fractures by the application of intermittent pneumatic compression. The period of compression is sufficient to induce venous stasis at the fracture site. The period of recovery can be about half the period of compression. The applied pressure can be in the range os about 25–60 mmHg.
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Berish Daniel A.
Fink Christian
Johnson, III Glenn W.
McVicker Henry J.
Seaber Anthony Victor
Aircast LLC
Fish & Neave IP Group Ropes & Gray LLP
Philogene Pedro
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