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US 11,596,569 B2Granted
Method and apparatus for securing a patient's limb
AssigneeKyra Medical, Inc.
InventorsHoward P. Miller, Thomas K. Skripps, Justin McCarthy
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AssigneeKyra Medical, Inc.
InventorsHoward P. Miller, Thomas K. Skripps, Justin McCarthy
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A limb support apparatus and corresponding methods for making same are disclosed. The limb support can comprise a shell for supporting a patient's limb during treatment, examination, and/or recovery. The shell can comprise at least one padding configured to protect the patient's limb. The padding can be secured to the shell using one or more mounting structures included in the padding. The mounting structures are configured such that they are received by corresponding mounting openings and/or features in the shell. An interference fit between the mounting structures and mounting openings/features secures the padding against the shell, thereby preventing the padding from inadvertently moving or sliding on the shell. Embodiments disclosed herein eliminate the need for traditionally used fasteners that are often difficult to clean and sterilize, thereby improving the quality of patient care and facilitating cleaning of patient and/or operating rooms.
A surgical support structure for holding a patients' limb during a surgical procedure, the support structure comprising:
A method for providing a surgical support structure for holding a patient's limb during a surgical procedure, the method comprising:
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