Patent ID: 6179800
Filing Date: 2001-01-30
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
A splint for supporting a fractured limb comprising:a. a rigid outer casing including a substantially inflexible main body section having a concave inner surface extending between longitudinally spaced substantially inflexible proximal and distal collars which each have a concave inner surface, said proximal and distal collars being proximate to one another so as to circumferentially envelop a common bone of the limb between the collars and the main body section when in use, the proximal and distal collars being independently adjustable relative to one another so as to provide independent adjustment of the internal dimensions of the casing;b. a plurality of spaced pressure sites located at the inner surfaces of the main body section and the proximal and distal collars, the spaced pressure sites being operative to apply pressure to a limb to be supported while retaining a vascular flow path.