Splint or support with quick location technique
First Claim
1. A method of applying splints or supports to an injured portion of the anatomy comprising the steps of:
- forming a splint body, including a blank impregnated with hardenable material, said splint body having at least one primary laterally extending tacking extension;
activating said hardenable material;
holding said splint support to the anatomy by engaging said primary laterally extending tacking extension; and
functionally securing said splint or support in place with additional secondary immobilization arrangements;
whereby the primary tacking extensions permit convenient location and positioning adjustment of the splint or support during application, and the secondary securing arrangements provide functional support.
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Abstract
An orthopaedic splint technique involves the use of a water hardenable blank, with (1) primary tacking arrangements for adjustably holding the splint or support in place after it has been activated and placed on the injured part of the anatomy, and may also include (2) functional arrangements for holding the splint firmly in place following accurate mounting and location of the splint on the injured part of the anatomy. The tacking arrangements may involve the use of lateral extensions from the main body of the splint with hook and loop type arrangements or adhesive associated with the extensions for holding the splint onto the injured part of the anatomy.
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47 Claims
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1. A method of applying splints or supports to an injured portion of the anatomy comprising the steps of:
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forming a splint body, including a blank impregnated with hardenable material, said splint body having at least one primary laterally extending tacking extension;
activating said hardenable material;
holding said splint support to the anatomy by engaging said primary laterally extending tacking extension; and
functionally securing said splint or support in place with additional secondary immobilization arrangements;
whereby the primary tacking extensions permit convenient location and positioning adjustment of the splint or support during application, and the secondary securing arrangements provide functional support. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5)
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6. An efficient splint or support comprising:
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an orthopaedic blank impregnated with hardenable material;
primary tacking arrangements for holding said blank in place on the injured part of the patient'"'"'s anatomy in a manner that still allows adjustment of said blank with respect to the anatomy; and
secondary holding arrangements for functionally securing the blank in place on the patient after the blank has been activated and properly mounted on the patient;
whereby the splint or support may be easily and properly mounted on the patient. - View Dependent Claims (7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24)
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25. An efficient splint or support comprising:
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an orthopaedic blank impregnated with hardenable material;
primary tacking arrangements for holding said blank in place on the injured part of the patient'"'"'s anatomy in a manner that still allows adjustment of said blank with respect to the anatomy; and
secondary holding arrangements comprising an exo-skeletal structure overlying said blank for functionally securing the blank in place on the patient after the blank has been activated and properly mounted on the patient;
whereby the splint or support may be easily and properly mounted on the patient. - View Dependent Claims (26, 27, 28, 29)
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30. A method of applying splints or supports to an injured portion of the anatomy comprising the steps of:
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forming a splint body, including a blank impregnated with hardenable material, said splint body having at least one primary laterally extending tacking extension;
activating said hardenable material;
holding said splint support to the anatomy prior to hardening of the blank by engaging said primary laterally extending tacking extension;
adjusting the position and configuration of the blank while it is still malleable and is being loosely held by said tacking extension; and
maintaining the blank in its adjusted position while the blank hardens;
whereby the primary tacking extensions permit convenient location and adjustment of the splint or support during application of the splint or support and before the blank hardens. - View Dependent Claims (31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38)
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39. An efficient splint or support method comprising the steps of:
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forming a splint or support including an orthopaedic blank impregnated with water hardenable material;
holding said splint or support in place on the injured part of the patient'"'"'s anatomy using primary tacking arrangements attached to said splint or support; and
functionally securing the splint or support in place on the patient after the blank has been activated and properly mounted on the patient, using secondary holding arrangements;
whereby the splint or support may be easily and effectively mounted on the patient.
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40. An efficient splint or support comprising:
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an elongate blank in roll form impregnated with hardenable material;
at least one layer of additional non-impregnated material on at least one side of said blank;
laterally extending primary tacking arrangements for holding said blank in place on the injured part of the patient'"'"'s anatomy in a manner that still allows adjustment of said blank with respect to the anatomy; and
secondary holding arrangements for functionally securing the blank in place on the patient after the blank has been activated and properly mounted on the patient;
whereby the splint or support may be easily and properly mounted on the patient. - View Dependent Claims (41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47)
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