Patent ID: 6368357
Filing Date: 2002-04-09
Classification: A61F,A61H

Abstract:
A therapeutic device for post-operative treatment of a residual limb of an amputee comprising:an inner shell having overlapping flap portions; an outer shell dimensioned and configured to nestingly receive said inner shell with said inner shell being attached thereto; means for drawing together the overlapping flap portions of said inner shell to reduce the diameter of said inner shell; a plurality of inflatable bladders disposed completely around an interior wall of said inner shell, said bladders when inflated cooperating with said inner shell to provide therapeutic pneumatic pressure to the entire residual limb of the amputee and promote venous blood flow to the entire residual limb; and a cup portion formed on the bottom of said outer shell to support the distal end of the residual limb of the amputee.