System and methods for applying a total contact and offloading cast
US10039663B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 12, 2014 |
| Grant date | Aug 7, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 19, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2210/0085
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Some implementations of the described invention relate to systems and methods for applying a total contact cast to a patient for treatment of a wound on an appendage, such as a leg or foot. While the cast system can comprise any suitable component, in some cases, it includes a clam-shell cast, a foot support defining (or customizable to define) an offloading hole, and a cast underlayment (such as a compression sock, a padding sock, and/or additional padding). In some implementations, a first length of the clam-shell cast is applied to a patient's calf, a second length of the cast is applied to across a patient's foot, and a third length is folded up over the patient's foot to extend up a portion of the patient's calf. In some cases, a strap or wing is used to attach the first and the third lengths together. Other implementations are also described.
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