Orthopedic brace having a vacuum chamber and associated methods

Details Orthopedic brace having a vacuum chamber and associated methods Orthopedic brace having a vacuum chamber and associated methods

2006-03-14

2006-03-14

Dahbour, Fadi H. (Department: 3743)

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

C602S026000, C602S016000, C128S882000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07011640

ABSTRACT:
The vacuum orthopedic brace and method include the use of an inner sleeve or liner, first and second cuffs, and a hinge connecting the cuffs. The cuffs includes a fabric liner or other porous material to act as a wick, and a gasket surrounding the wick material. A valve is preferably provided in the cuff for drawing air from between the cuff and the liner, i.e. to create a vacuum. Furthermore, an external, internal or integrated chamber or rigid reservoir is preferably included, and in communication with the wick filled area between the cuff and liner, to hold a vacuum.

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