Patent ID: 8562552

Claim:
A rapid deployment splint for an injured extremity, wherein the extremity has an anatomy, the splint comprising: a framesheet consisting essentially of a fabric material and having a shape generally corresponding to the anatomy of the extremity, wherein the framesheet has a textured first surface adapted to contact the injured extremity; at least one closure strap having an elastic portion coupled to the framesheet and configured to adjustably secure the framesheet about the injured extremity with enough force to actuate the elastic portion of the closure strap, wherein the tension from the actuated elastic portion wraps the framesheet around a length of the extremity such that the contour of the framesheet envelopes a length of the extremity with a custom fit; a rigid insert; a pocket coupled to the framesheet on a second surface opposite the first surface, wherein the rigid insert fits into the pocket; a cantilever coupled to the rigid insert; and a harness, detachably coupled to the cantilever, wherein the harness is adapted to surround the extremity and apply a traction force to the extremity.