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Compression boot and method for treatment of injured limb

  • US 5,441,015 A
  • Filed: 12/18/1991
  • Issued: 08/15/1995
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/20/1991
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for treatment of an injured limb of an animal comprising securing a foot of said limb between first parts of an apparatus comprising first and second parts for forming a substantially rigid enclosure for said limb when in a closed position and means for attaching said first and second parts to each other for movement between an open position for receiving said limb and said closed position, wherein each of said first and second parts comprises a rigid outer shell and an inner lining for conforming to the shape of said limb when said first and second parts are in said closed position and means for receiving a foot of said limb and a portion of said limb remote from said foot for providing adequate strength for an animal to support itself on said injured limb when in said closed position, applying a longitudinal force to said limb to place said limb in tension, and moving said first and second parts of said apparatus to said second position.

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