| 摘要 |
<p>A post-operative air splint prosthesis is provided for use in rehabilitation management of lower extremity amputations comprising an outer, and an inner layer (36)(40) of air impervious material defining a first inflatable air chamber (42) having a layer of semi-rigid (44) material inserted therein. A second sealed inflatable air chamber (46) is disposed within the first chamber, and is configured to occupy only a bottom portion of the first air chamber. The prosthesis has an overall frusta conical shape such that when it is wrapped around the residual limb of an amputee it provides superior support for ambulation. The first, and second chambers can be inflated separately to provide for improved treatment of edema over prior art methods.</p> |
