SHORT STRETCH THERAPEUTIC COMPRESSION DEVICE FOR THE EXTREMITY

摘要

A compression device to be wrapped around the distal extremity of a patient for use in moderate to severe swelling / lymphedema. The device includes a flexible planar compression material of preferably short-stretch compression material. Fasteners are attached to the first and second band portions. The compression material in preferred embodiment contains short-stretch compression material with 20% - 60% stretch. The device is designed such that it may be used to augment compression to the hand when used in conjunction with compression to the fingers and arm. Device is designed to be applied easier with one hand. Hybrid compression device incorporates planar compression material and glove concepts into a novel new invention, designed to maximize manual dexterity, comfort, and range of motion while providing a very high level of compression to the dorsal and palmar hand. Device is intended for clinic, home, or hospital use for significant swelling of the hand or foot for medical conditions such as lymphedema and severe edemas. Device may also benefit burn or postoperative patients or patients with swelling and wounds to the foot or hand, where clam-shell type hybrid compression gauntlet / glove design makes donning and doffing of garment easier for fragile tissues to the dorsal and plantar hand areas, or dorsal / plantar foot areas.