Heel supporting boot for bed patients

Details Heel supporting boot for bed patients Heel supporting boot for bed patients

1978-02-15

1980-02-05

Yasko, John D.

Surgery

Truss

Pad

128 80R, A61F 530

Patent

active

041867386

ABSTRACT:
A heel supporting and protective boot for bed patients comprises a body formed of flexible, resilient, open-celled, nonallergenic, sheet-like, foam material having an inside supporting surface provided with a plurality of alternate peaks and valleys, with the peaks adapted for contact against the skin of the patient. The body includes a pair of opposite sidewall portions adapted to bear against and support the sides of the patient's lower leg, ankle and foot. A leg support portion is provided between the opposite sidewall portions for supporting the patient's leg with the heel at a level above the adjacent bed surface and well exposed to the air, generally out of contact with adjoining portions of the boot. The body of the boot also includes a foot support portion for supporting the sole of the patient's foot in an upright position and without contact with the patient's heel. Fastening means is provided for securely interconnecting the opposite sidewall portions above the patient's leg for positively retaining the boot in place in a secure manner.

REFERENCES:
patent: 3606884 (1971-09-01), Peter
patent: 3693619 (1972-09-01), Williams
patent: 4076022 (1978-02-01), Walker

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