WATER HARDENABLE COMPOSITIONS FOR SPLINTS AND BRACES

摘要

An orthopaedic support (50) or product is formed of a doubleknit type fabric material with spaced interwoven layers formed of high strength materials, an d an open-work matrix of filaments or threads interconnecting the layers. The fabric may be impregnated with water hardened urethane. Hydroxy propyl methy l- cellulose (HPMC) will also be applied to the doubleknit type material or oth er casting fabric in sufficient amount to reduce the stickiness of the water hardened urethane. The HPMC may be mixed in with the water surfaces of the doubleknit type material. The orthopaedic support (50) or product is package d in a water-vapor impermeable package; and is opened. Water is supplied to th e fabric when it is applied to the part of the anatomy requiring support. The fabric may be included in a soft goods' support including a water distributi on network, and straps (74) to hold the support in place.