Patent ID: 7942840
Filing Date: 2011-05-17
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A brace for treating a fractured arm, comprising: an adjustable casing having a lateral shell and a medial shell, the medial shell having a stiff component extending across the medial side of the wrist of the fractured arm, and the adjustable casing immobilizing the wrist with respect to the forearm of the fractured arm, wherein the adjustable casing includes a thumb hole protruding through the medial shell, the thumb hole comprising a first edge, at least one inflatable cell at least partially enclosed by the lateral shell and the lateral shell extends distal to the wrist, wherein the at least one inflatable cell includes a thumb hole comprising a second edge that extends continuously around the user's thumb for the user's thumb to extend through while allowing the user's thumb to flex, and wherein the medial shell at least partially encloses a foam pad.