Patent ID: 6504078
Filing Date: 2003-01-07
Classification: A61F

Abstract:
A method of protecting a human limb comprising the steps of:placing an incision into the limb; closing the incision; providing a rigid and generally concave body member having a central section with a first radius of curvature and a first outer section having a first outer periphery, the first outer section located on a first side of the central section and a second outer section having a second outer periphery, the second section located on an opposing second side of the central section, the first outer section and the second outer section each having a second radius or curvature that is greater than the first radius of curvature; providing a strap and extending the strap between the first outer section and the second outer section; and placing the body member onto the limb such that the central section is over the incision and securing the strap around the limb for holding the body member in place secured to the limb and not in contact with the incision.