Patent ID: 6982358

Claim:
A method for improving healing in a leg having a wound using a device for improving healing of the wound on the leg, wherein said device comprises an enclosure comprising a plastic material, wherein said enclosure has a first end with a closeable opening and a fastening means for closing the opening around a portion of the leg with the wound contained within said enclosure, wherein said device further comprises at least one fluid-absorbent material within said enclosure wherein said fluid-absorbent material is located at said closed end opposite said first end such that, when the device is applied to a leg with a wound, said fluid absorbent material is positioned within said enclosure at said closed end to absorb fluid produced by said wound, wherein said method comprises: a. inserting the wounded leg into the closeable opening of the device; b. placing the wounded leg in the enclosure so that the wound is contained within the enclosure; and c. securely closing the enclosure of the device about the wounded leg using the fastening means creating a warm, moist environment within the enclosure thereby promoting wound healing.