Patent ID: 8282587
Filing Date: 2012-10-09
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. A method for providing orthopedic therapy, the method comprising: providing an expandable orthopedic device having an upper fastener assembly comprising a first strap and a lower fastener assembly comprising a second strap; attaching a thermal therapy wrap on an inside surface of the expandable orthopedic device; wrapping the expandable orthopedic device incorporating the thermal therapy wrap around a joint region of a user and securing the expandable orthopedic device therearound; positioning first and second joint stabilization members on opposite sides of the joint region of the user to provide joint stabilization; providing thermal therapy to the user via the thermal therapy wrap; removing the thermal therapy wrap from the inside surface of the expandable orthopedic device; attaching a buttress on the inside surface of the expandable orthopedic device; wrapping the expandable orthopedic device incorporating the buttress around the joint region of the user and securing the expandable orthopedic device therearound; and adjusting the first and second joint stabilization members to provide joint stabilization.