Surgery – Truss – Pad
Patent
1979-05-03
1981-06-23
Crowder, Clifford D.
Surgery
Truss
Pad
128 90, A61F 102
Patent
active
042741661
ABSTRACT:
A quadrilateral or thigh brim suitable for use as a socket brim for an amputee or with a cast brace for patients with a leg fracture is disclosed. The brim is molded as a sleeve having a modified rectangular cross-section which substantially conforms to the cross-section of a human thigh and is made of a resilient material such as a polyethelene foam material in such a manner that it provides both cushioning and a semirigid structure. The sleeve further includes contact surfaces which are rolled or tear drop shaped edges around the top area which will contact the buttocks and groin area to reduce and eliminate irritations due to chaffing, etc. In use, the brim size is selected such that it can be moved up over the leg into a slightly snug fit which will not interfere with blood circulation. When used for a fracture or the like, the plaster or other cast bracing material is then wrapped or otherwise molded to the leg over the brim resulting in a cast and brim combination which provides a rigid cast structure for the fracture and a cushioned and nonchaffing brim for the thigh. In a similar manner, for an amputee, the brim is moved into place and then the prosthetic device is molded to the brim thereby providing cushioning or padding to the thigh.
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