Pelvic reduction device

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1998-09-28

2000-05-23

Apley, Richard J.

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

602 13, 128 991, 1281181, A61F 500, A61F 528, A61F 534

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060661097

ABSTRACT:
A method for anatomical reduction of the bones of the pelvis includes a belt having a clasp or other fastening member. The device also includes at least two inflatable bladders slidingly positionable along the belt. Operationally, the device is positioned to encircle the hips of a patient with a bladder positioned over each of the patient's hip bones. The clasp is fastened to hold the belt in place and a pump is used to selectively inflate each of the bladders. Inflation of the bladders applies a compressive force in excess of five hundred pounds to the pelvic bones of the patient reducing the intra-pelvic volume, thereby minimizing blood loss attributable to fractures or diastasis of the pelvis.

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