Therapeutic limb covering using hydrostatic pressure

Details Therapeutic limb covering using hydrostatic pressure Therapeutic limb covering using hydrostatic pressure

2005-09-20

2005-09-20

Bennett, Henry (Department: 3743)

Surgery: splint, brace, or bandage

Orthopedic bandage

Splint or brace

C602S005000, C602S027000, C602S062000, C602S065000, C128S882000, C128SDIG008, C002S022000, C002S911000

Reexamination Certificate

active

06945944

ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides a therapeutic limb covering and an associated method of treating chronic swelling of a limb. The limb covering is uses hydrostatic pressure provided by liquid contained within the covering to apply pressure to the limb. The limb covering comprises a substantially non-distensible flexible outer layer, a distensible flexible inner layer joined together and a liquid tight bladder therebetween. The covering may be adapted for releasable securement about a limb such as an arm or a lower leg and foot of a patient. After placement on the limb, when the bladder is filled with a liquid, such as water, it expands to contact and apply pressure to the limb.

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