Patent ID: 8286285
Filing Date: 2012-10-16
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
1. An orthopedic support pillow for use by a patient having an ailing arm while said patient is resting on one side in a generally prone position on a resting surface, said orthopedic support pillow comprising: a first side surface for positioning said orthopedic support pillow onto said resting surface; a second side surface opposing said first side surface, said second side surface retaining said ailing arm of said patient in an elevated position relative to said resting surface while said patient is resting in said generally prone position upon said resting surface; and a bracing surface between said first and second side surfaces, said bracing surface for abutment with an abdominal section of said patient when said patient is lying in said prone position on said one side; whereby said orthopedic support pillow provides stability and support to said ailing arm in said elevated position while said patient is lying in said generally prone position on said one side on said resting surface.