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US 8,282,587 B2Granted
Method of and system for joint therapy and stabilization
AssigneeThermoTek, Inc.
InventorsSam K. McSpadden, Tony Quisenberry
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Abstract
A joint therapy system and method is shown for proving thermal therapy and joint stability in dual modes of operation. In some embodiments, a treatment system is shown utilizing an orthopedic support for supporting a joint region and having one or more of temperature control capabilities, compression capabilities, and bracing capabilities that may, for example, be used to reduce recover time, limit edema, and protect joints from improper movement while healing from orthopedic surgeries.
Claims15
A method for providing orthopedic therapy, the method comprising:
- providing an expandable orthopedic device having an upper fastener assembly comprising a first strap and a lower fastener assembly comprising a second strap;
- attaching a thermal therapy wrap on an inside surface of the expandable orthopedic device;
- wrapping the expandable orthopedic device incorporating the thermal therapy wrap around a joint region of a user and securing the expandable orthopedic device therearound;
- positioning first and second joint stabilization members on opposite sides of the joint region of the user to provide joint stabilization;
- providing thermal therapy to the user via the thermal therapy wrap;
- removing the thermal therapy wrap from the inside surface of the expandable orthopedic device;
- attaching a buttress on the inside surface of the expandable orthopedic device;
- wrapping the expandable orthopedic device incorporating the buttress around the joint region of the user and securing the expandable orthopedic device therearound;
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- adjusting the first and second joint stabilization members to provide joint stabilization.
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