Patent ID: 8043242

Claim:
A system for joint therapy and stabilization comprising: an expandable orthopedic device operable for dual modes of use, a first mode being thermal therapy and a second mode being joint stabilization; a thermal therapy wrap comprising an inflatable compression bladder and a plurality of fluid tubes operable to be connected to a fluid pump having thermal control and compression capabilities the expandable orthopedic device comprising a first portion and a second portion; wherein the thermal therapy wrap is configured to be removably attached to an inside surface of the expandable orthopedic device during the first mode of use; wherein circumferences of both the first and second portions are adjustable to accommodate the thermal therapy wrap during the first mode of use and to provide joint stabilization in the second mode; wherein the expandable orthopedic device comprises a first joint stabilization member adjustably attached on an outside surface of the expandable orthopedic device and a second joint stabilization member adjustably attached on the outside surface of the expandable orthopedic device opposite the first joint stabilization member; and wherein the first and second joint stabilization members are adjustable to provide joint stabilization in both the first and second modes of use.