Systems and methods for improved off-weighting
First Claim
1. A method for treating plantar ulcerations, the method comprising:
- applying a hardenable cast to a foot of a patient;
conforming the cast to the foot prior to hardening of the cast;
providing a rigid outer boot having a footbed and two side struts, each of the two side struts having a strap aperture; and
strapping the rigid outer boot around the hard cast through the strap apertures.
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Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention include an apparatus for encouraging compliance with a prescribed orthotic treatment, including an orthotic device applied to a limb of a user, a strap coupled to the orthotic device, the strap having two ends and configured to wrap around the orthotic device at an attachment area, where a length along the strap is smaller than a maximum circumference of the limb distal to the attachment area, and a locking mechanism to lock the strap onto itself. Other embodiments of the present invention include a system for off-weighting a user'"'"'s foot, including a hardenable cast; a rigid outer boot having a footbed, a first side strut with a first strap aperture, a second side strut with a second strap aperture, and a strap extending through the first strap aperture and the second strap aperture and operable to tighten around the hardenable cast.
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15 Claims
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1. A method for treating plantar ulcerations, the method comprising:
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applying a hardenable cast to a foot of a patient; conforming the cast to the foot prior to hardening of the cast; providing a rigid outer boot having a footbed and two side struts, each of the two side struts having a strap aperture; and strapping the rigid outer boot around the hard cast through the strap apertures. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A system for off-weighting a user'"'"'s foot, the system comprising:
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a hardenable cast; a rigid outer boot comprising; a footbed; a first side strut having a first strap aperture; and a second side strut having a second strap aperture; and a strap extending through the first strap aperture and the second strap aperture, and operable to tighten around the hardenable cast. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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