GB2234438A - Preformed plastic foam ankle and leg support block for orthopaedic patients - Google Patents

Preformed plastic foam ankle and leg support block for orthopaedic patients Download PDF

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GB2234438A
GB2234438A GB8917983A GB8917983A GB2234438A GB 2234438 A GB2234438 A GB 2234438A GB 8917983 A GB8917983 A GB 8917983A GB 8917983 A GB8917983 A GB 8917983A GB 2234438 A GB2234438 A GB 2234438A
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Alwyn Donald Spires
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61G—TRANSPORT, PERSONAL CONVEYANCES, OR ACCOMMODATION SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR PATIENTS OR DISABLED PERSONS; OPERATING TABLES OR CHAIRS; CHAIRS FOR DENTISTRY; FUNERAL DEVICES
    • A61G7/00—Beds specially adapted for nursing; Devices for lifting patients or disabled persons
    • A61G7/05—Parts, details or accessories of beds
    • A61G7/065—Rests specially adapted therefor
    • A61G7/075—Rests specially adapted therefor for the limbs
    • A61G7/0755—Rests specially adapted therefor for the limbs for the legs or feet
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61F—FILTERS IMPLANTABLE INTO BLOOD VESSELS; PROSTHESES; DEVICES PROVIDING PATENCY TO, OR PREVENTING COLLAPSING OF, TUBULAR STRUCTURES OF THE BODY, e.g. STENTS; ORTHOPAEDIC, NURSING OR CONTRACEPTIVE DEVICES; FOMENTATION; TREATMENT OR PROTECTION OF EYES OR EARS; BANDAGES, DRESSINGS OR ABSORBENT PADS; FIRST-AID KITS
    • A61F13/00—Bandages or dressings; Absorbent pads
    • A61F13/06—Bandages or dressings; Absorbent pads specially adapted for feet or legs; Corn-pads; Corn-rings
    • A61F13/064—Bandages or dressings; Absorbent pads specially adapted for feet or legs; Corn-pads; Corn-rings for feet
    • A61F13/069—Decubitus ulcer bandages

Abstract

An ankle and leg support is composed of a single block of plastic foam 1 with a density such that, the weight of a human leg when resting in the shaped slots 2, it will not compress to more than a prescribed linear dimension thus keeping the heels above the surface of the mattress. The foam will be manufactured with a texture that, in its own right, is compatible with and will not chafe the human skin. The block will be of sufficient width and height to give it stability when inhabited by sometimes restless patients. An offset foam block support for a shorter left or right leg as shown in Figs 3 and 4 is made to adjustable dimensions. <IMAGE>

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ANKLE and LEG SUPPORTS FOR ORTHOPAEDIC PATIENTS This invention relates to a preformed plastic foam ankle and leg support block for orthopaedic patients lying in the prone position or sitting with legs stretched out.
Hospital patients, who have undergone orthopaedic surgery on legs, hips, or the pelvis for whatever reason, may be bed ridden for long periods during which time pressure sores can easily develop especially on the heel of the foot. These are painful, difficult to treat and protect, adding to the problems of mobility and ultimate recuperation.
At the moment no custom made former or support is in use which prevents the formation of pressure sores.
This design is composed of a single block of plastic foam with a density such that, the weight of a human leg when resting in the shaped slots, it will not compress to more than a prescribed linear dimension. Thus keeping the heels above the surface of the mattress. The foam will be manufactured with a texture that, in its own right, is compatible with and will not chafe the human skin surrounding the achilles tendon at the heel and the skin around the ankle.
The block will be of sufficient width and height to give it stability when placed on a hospital bed, under bed-clothes, and inhabited by sometimes restless patients.
A specific description of the invention with reference to the accompanying drawing in which: Figure 1 shows in elevation a plastic foam block with shaped ankle guide slots.
Figure 2 shows in elevation a plastic foam block with angled slots.
Figure 3 shows in plan view a foam block with an offset for the left leg.
Figure 4 shows in plan view a foam block with an offset for the right leg.
With reference to the drawing block 1 is composed of a plastic foam which has two slots in which the patients ankles are placed.
The slots areradiused 2 and angled to ensure the correct anatomical posture of the feet.
The width 3 of each block is sufficient to provide stability when inhabited.
Figure 1 shows slots which give more regulation to the foot posture 4 for necessary surgical cases; while Figure 2 allows a greater degree of movement 5 for those cases not requiring such a regimen.
Figure 3 shows an offset support block where the left leg is shorter than the right. Dimensions of offset are adjustable.
Figure 4 shows an offset support block where the right leg is shorter than the left. Dimensions of offset are adjustable.

Claims (5)

1. A preformed plastic foam ankle and leg support block for orthopaedic patients with radiused and variously angled slots to suit the different needs of surgical cases.
2. A preformed plastic foam ankle and leg support block as claimed in claim 1 but with an offset to give support to the left leg which is shorter than the rights. Dimensions adjustable.
3. A preformed plastic foam ankle and leg support block as claimed in claim 1 but with an offset to give support to the right leg which is shorter than the left. Dimensions adjustable.
4. All dimensions angles and radii may be changed as claimed in claim 1 to suit the needs of individual orthopaedic patients, but without altering the principle.
5. A preformed plastic foam ankle and leg support block substantially as described herein with reference to figures 1 to 4 of the occompanying drawing.
GB8917983A 1989-08-05 1989-08-05 Preformed plastic foam ankle and leg support block for orthopaedic patients Withdrawn GB2234438A (en)

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Cited By (1)

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GB2341095A (en) * 1998-09-03 2000-03-08 Helping Hand Co Ledbury Dual limb support

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US3901228A (en) * 1973-12-18 1975-08-26 Robert J Brown Therapeutic foot rest
US3946451A (en) * 1974-08-19 1976-03-30 Spann Donald C Limb support
US4104746A (en) * 1976-06-16 1978-08-08 Goetz Verena M Foot cradle
US4135504A (en) * 1977-03-24 1979-01-23 Spann Donald C Orthopedic support

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Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
US3901228A (en) * 1973-12-18 1975-08-26 Robert J Brown Therapeutic foot rest
US3946451A (en) * 1974-08-19 1976-03-30 Spann Donald C Limb support
US4104746A (en) * 1976-06-16 1978-08-08 Goetz Verena M Foot cradle
US4135504A (en) * 1977-03-24 1979-01-23 Spann Donald C Orthopedic support

Cited By (1)

* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
Publication number Priority date Publication date Assignee Title
GB2341095A (en) * 1998-09-03 2000-03-08 Helping Hand Co Ledbury Dual limb support

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