Locking therapeutic device

a therapeutic device and locking technology, applied in the field of locking therapeutic devices for feet or other body parts, can solve the problems of difficult to obtain or maintain consistent use of such devices, products or dressings by patients,

Inactive Publication Date: 2006-03-09
CAVANAGH PETER R +1
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Consistent use of such devices, products or dressings by the patient can be difficult to obtain or maintain, particularly where the device, product or wound dressing is removable.

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[0010] The present application provides a simple and effective improved locking therapeutic device. In the first illustrated embodiment of FIG. 1, a locking therapeutic footwear device 12 for use by a patient P with a foot wound W is provided. The illustrated device has numerous improved features. The device is “shoe like” and as light weight as possible to improve patient acceptance over other bulky prior approaches. It is preferably about the height of a high top sports shoe.

[0011] Sizing of the device is intended to provide sufficient room for even a bulky dressing, shown schematically at reference 13, and / or for accepting a footbed 14 or other plantar load-relieving method (having openings 16 of the type shown to provide specific pressure relief locations) determined to provide optimal therapeutic benefit for treating wounds on the plantar surface.

[0012] The footwear device has an upper 18 that is very breathable (broad weave nylon mesh) so that the microclimate of the foot wo...

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Abstract

An improved locking therapeutic device for use in connection with a foot injury or other wound which is locked by a medical care provider. The locking therapeutic device may only be removed by the medical care provider or other authorized party in the event removal is necessary. The locking therapeutic device may be used in connection with medical applications where it is desired that the healing / protective environment remain in place for a prolonged period.

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CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS [0001] The present application claims priority from U.S. Patent Application Ser. No. 60 / 607,330 filed Sep. 3, 2004, the entire subject matter of which is incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of Invention [0003] The present invention relates to creation of a healing environment for an injured foot or other body part that cannot be removed by the patient, and more specifically to a locking therapeutic device for a foot or other body part. [0004] 2. Background of the Related Art [0005] Particularly in patients with diabetes related foot problems, maintaining a continuous healing protective environment for the foot 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, is key to successful healing of skin, soft tissue and bone injuries. In order to accomplish the desired healing, mechanical bracing / protection of the foot, dressings, topical therapies and other healing products must be consistently used by the wounded patient. Consi...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): B65D67/02
CPCY10T24/1498A61F5/0195
Inventor CAVANAGH, PETER R.ULBRECHT, JAN S.
Owner CAVANAGH PETER R
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