Patent ID: 7901370
Filing Date: 2011-03-08
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A method of using a conforming polymeric splint including: moving at least one of a plurality of polyurethane components from a first chamber of a 2-chambered container into second chamber of the 2-chambered container, the second chamber containing a remaining ones of the plurality of polyurethane components; mixing the plurality of polyurethane components in the second chamber; placing the mixture into the splint, wherein the splint is a first container coupled to one of the chambers of the 2-chambered container; forming the first container about a body part to be supported and immobilized by the conforming splint to form the conforming polymeric splint; and holding the conforming polymeric splint in place until the mixture hardens to form a one piece support structure about the supported and immobilized body part and wherein the support structure accommodates acute swelling in the supported and immobilized body part.