Patent ID: 6793639
Filing Date: 2004-09-21
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
A pelvic splint comprising:a substantially rectangular flexible casing having a larger dimension adapted to substantially encircle a pelvis, the casing being capable of stabilizing the pelvis by immobilizing the pelvic ring and maintaining the annular integrity thereof in the event of a pelvic ring fracture injury, the casing further having a smaller dimension adapted to extend only from above the iliac crest to mid-thigh; at least one pliable padding layer disposed within the casing; a plurality of flexible members operably connected to the casing and regularly and evenly spaced apart along the entire larger dimension of the casing, the flexible members further extending along the smaller dimension; and at least two adjustable straps operably connected to the casing and adapted to extend around the pelvis to secure the casing thereto, the straps cooperating with the casing to stabilize and maintain the annular configuration of the pelvic ring.