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Total contact cast

US9192504B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

BSN MEDICAL GMBH · US

Inventors

Hugh Andrews · Hanstedt, DE
Scott A. McCall · Smithfield, US

Key dates

Filing date	Apr 17, 2013
Grant date	Nov 24, 2015
Priority date	—
Expiry date	May 28, 2034

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61F13/045
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method of constructing a total contact cast, that includes the steps of wrapping a lower leg with foam from above the malleoli to mid-calf, covering the foot and lower leg with stockinette; covering the foot and ankle with cast padding, and applying cast tape to the leg over the previously-applied foam and allowing the cast tape to harden. A foam pad and lateral and medial malleolar pads are applied to the leg section of the cast and a foot and ankle positioning device is applied to the leg, and cast tape is applied over the lower leg and foot and allowing the cast tape to harden. A walking support is applied to the foot. A foot and ankle positioner for a total contact cast is also disclosed.

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