Modular compression device and method of assembly
AssigneeFarrow Medical Innovations, Inc.
InventorWade Farrow
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Abstract
An apparatus for applying pressure to a body part includes one or more bands of compressible or non-compressible material.
Claims51
A sleeve for providing compression force to a limb, the sleeve comprising:
- a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end having an opening for receiving the limb;
- a first region configured to provide a first level of therapeutic compression greater than 8 mm;
- and
- a second region configured to extend along the limb from the first region, the second region being configured to provide a second level of compression less than the first level of therapeutic compression.
A garment for providing compressive force to a limb, the garment comprising:
- a compression sleeve including a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end having an opening for receiving the limb;
- and
- at least one compression band configured to extend about a portion of the sleeve and configured impart a therapeutic compression to the limb.
A garment for providing compressive force to a limb, the garment comprising:
- a compression sleeve including a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end having an opening for receiving the limb, the sleeve having a calf area with decreased stretching properties in order to augment venous calf muscle return.
A garment for providing compressive force to a limb, the garment comprising:
- a sleeve including a proximal end having an opening for receiving the limb, the sleeve having a first region configured to provide a first level of therapeutic compression and having a second region configured to extend from the first region and being configured to provide a second level of compression less than the first level of therapeutic compression;
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- at least one compression band configured to extend about a first portion of the sleeve and configured to impart a therapeutic compression to the limb.
A method of treating an elevated concentration of interstitial fluid in a body area of a patient, comprising:
- determining an appropriate sleeve size and compression rating to cover the body area, the sleeve including
- a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end having an opening for receiving the limb;
- a first region configured to provide a first level of therapeutic compression greater than or equal to 8 mm;
- and
- a second region configured to extend along the limb from the first region, the second region being configured to provide a second level of compression less than the first level of therapeutic compression.
A method of treating an elevated concentration of interstitial fluid in a body area of a patient, comprising:
- determining an appropriate compression sleeve or compression stocking to provide baseline compression to the area;
- determining an appropriate compression band or bands to use with the compression sleeve to augment reduction of interstitial edema in the patient.
A thigh high compression garment for a patient, comprising:
- a sleeve having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end having an opening for receiving a limb, the sleeve also having a first region configured to provide a first therapeutic compression range of 8-50 mm and having a second region with a compression range of 0-40 mm;
- at least two non-elastic or elastic compression bands wrappable about the sleeve and configured to apply therapeutic compression to an area distal of the patient's knee;
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- at least one non-elastic, short-stretch, or elastic compression band configured to apply therapeutic compression to an area proximal of the patient's knee.
A method of treating an elevated concentration of interstitial fluid in a leg of a patient, comprising:
- placing a first sleeve about a thigh area of the leg of the patient, the first sleeve being configured to impart therapeutic compression to the thigh area;
- placing a second sleeve about a calf area of the leg of the patient, the second sleeve being configured to impart therapeutic compression to the calf area;
- removing the first sleeve from the thigh area of the leg of the patient;
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- maintaining the second sleeve about the calf area of the leg of the patient.
A method of treating an elevated concentration of interstitial fluid in a leg of a patient, comprising:
- placing a first sleeve about a thigh area of the leg of the patient, the first sleeve being configured to impart therapeutic compression to the thigh area;
- placing a second sleeve about a calf area of the leg of the patient, the second sleeve being configured to impart therapeutic compression to the calf area;
- placing a knee wrap or knee-piece as a third area about the leg of the patient, the third area being configured to impart therapeutic compression to the knee region.
A sleeve for providing compression force to a calf area of a patient's leg, the sleeve comprising:
- a proximal end having an opening sized to fit around an upper calf area on the patient's leg;
- a distal end having an opening sized to fit around a lower calf area on the patient's leg;
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- a body portion extending between the proximal and distal ends, the body portion being configured to provide therapeutic compression to the calf area.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.