Patent ID: 8216165
Filing Date: 2012-07-10
Classification: A61F,A61G

Abstract:
1. A compression garment, comprising: a backing member with a proximal end portion and opposed distal end portion, the backing member being configured to be disposed about at least a portion of a lower leg between calf and heel and having an inner surface to be disposed facing the lower leg, and an opposite outer surface; at least one compression bladder disposed within the backing member configured to compress at least a portion of the lower leg to augment venous return flow in the lower leg; an elevation member operatively coupled to the backing member and configured to elevate the heel from an underlying support surface, the elevation member including at least one inflatable bladder; and at least one support member disposed along a portion of the elevation member and along a portion of the backing member to retain the elevation member in a desired position with respect to the backing member to elevate the heel.