Wound treatment apparatus employing reduced pressure
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1. A method for stimulating new tissue growth, comprising:
- introducing a limb of a patient into an interior portion of an outer cover via an opening of the outer cover;
applying a porous component to at least a portion of the limb within the outer cover;
sealing the opening; and
stimulating new tissue growth by applying a negative pressure to the interior portion of the outer cover.
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Abstract
A method for stimulating new tissue growth is provided in which a limb is introduced into an interior portion of an outer cover. A porous component is applied to at least a portion of the limb within the outer cover. An opening through which the limb was introduced is sealed, and a negative pressure is applied to the interior portion to stimulate new tissue growth.
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1. A method for stimulating new tissue growth, comprising:
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introducing a limb of a patient into an interior portion of an outer cover via an opening of the outer cover;
applying a porous component to at least a portion of the limb within the outer cover;
sealing the opening; and
stimulating new tissue growth by applying a negative pressure to the interior portion of the outer cover. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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