Device and method for treating foot with adustable bladder
US7833184B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 22, 2007 |
| Grant date | Nov 16, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 21, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F5/012
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device and method for treating a foot and ankle with a splint and an adjustable bladder. The method includes providing a device including a rigid splint that maintains a heel of the foot and at least one adjustable bladder provided underneath only a front of the foot; adjusting an inflation of the at least one bladder to a treatment inflation state; and maintaining a foot and ankle within the device for an extended period of time such that the foot and ankle are substantially immobilized in a dorsiflexion position or the foot and ankle are substantially immobilized in a position whereby plantarflexion is provided to the ankle.
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