Surgery: splint – brace – or bandage – Orthopedic bandage – Splint or brace
Patent
1994-08-16
1996-06-18
Apley, Richard J.
Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage
Orthopedic bandage
Splint or brace
602 3, 602 5, 428 71, A61F 500
Patent
active
055272657
ABSTRACT:
The orthopedic airflow cast pad of this invention consists basically of a base pad with a plurality of cushions projection outward in a particular pattern to create a plurality of air channels. The orthopedic airflow cast pad can be molded or formed from a single sheet of a water impermeable material, such as a thermal closed cell polyethylene.
The orthopedic airflow cast pad is used to immobilize a fractured limb. The broken limb, in which the bone has been set, is placed across the cushions on the pad. The pad is wrapped around the limb. Excess material is cut and trimmed with a scissors. The pad is circled taped around the pad to hold it in proper position. The outer ends of the orthopedic airflow cast pad are folded over to form folded edges. The pad and folded edges can then be completely wrapped with a water resistant tape to form a complete water resistant cast.
The pad allows air flow to the skin through the air channels to minimize rashes and itching under the cast. The material used is water impervious to allow rinsing under the cast, eliminate odor collection and reduce moisture against the skin. The pad adjusts to swelling and reduction in swelling for a more consistent and comfortable fit of the cast.
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Apley Richard J.
Grundstrom Richard J.
Lee Kim M.
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