The present disclosure relates to methods of constructing a crutch as well as a traction splint by utilizing a pair of hiking poles. Embodiments of the present invention further discloses a crutch assembly including a pair of hiking poles arranged and interconnected in a substantially V-shaped formation, a plurality of fasteners, and an attachment. The crutch assembly is configured for partial weight bearing and allows a hiker with a mild injury to travel to a trail or a medical help facility. The traction splint provides the hiker with the ability to move themselves to an assistance point, and eliminates the risk of serious deterioration due to hazardous environmental conditions and prolonged pain, swelling, etc.

A customizable fitted device for immobilizing injuries and a method for constructing the fitted device is provided. The fitted device can be used to stabilize an arm, wrist, hand, leg, knee, ankle, foot or other body parts through custom formation. The device can be formed by a sidewall having one or more sidewall sections that can be secured together using retaining clips positioned within retaining clip slots on the device. The device can further include one or more openings defined in the sidewall of each device section while maintaining rigidity in the sidewall. The device can be constructed by of creating a 3D image scan of the particular body part on which the device will be applied, creating a design of the device to precisely match the contours of the 3D image scan, and using a 3D printer to construct the device according to the design.

An improved syndesmosis reduction device has a wrap of elastic material extending a length L from a first end to a second end with an open window or slot positioned in an intermediate portion of the wrap spaced from the ends. The wrap is configured to achieve a reduction of an injured ankle and is facilitated by the elastic nature of the ankle wrap. The reduction is facilitated by circumferentially wrapping the wrap from a leg to a foot or vice versa in a compressive fashion by securing the first end by wrapping and stretching the wrap to the second end. The window or slot is to permit an incision at the ankle for hardware placement without the need to remove the wrap and without loss of the reduction achieved.

A device for supporting a lower limb of a subject. The device has a housing for a lower limb and a limb support. The housing has a longitudinal axis aligned with a longitudinal axis of the lower limb. A driving mechanism connected between the housing and the limb support, causes movement of the limb support between a retracted position parallel to the longitudinal axis of the housing and an extended position in which the limb support extends perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis of the housing to support the lower limb.

A rehabilitation boot has a main body, a front plate, and two restricting bands. The main body has a base and a tubular sleeve. The base has a front end and a rear end opposite to each other. The tubular sleeve is integrally formed at the base and has an opening and two cuts. The opening is disposed at a front side of the tubular sleeve. The two cuts longitudinally extend from a top of the tubular sleeve to the base to divide the tubular sleeve into a rear plate and two lateral plates respectively disposed at two opposite sides of the rear plate. The front plate is connected to the main body via multiple elastic bands. One of the restricting bands connects with the rear plate and one of the lateral plates, and the other restricting band connects with the rear plate and the other lateral plate.

A crutch system designed as a walking aid that transforms into various forms, including a crutch and cane, allows for significant time savings by eliminating multiple visits to medical facilities for length adjustments during recovery. The system features an L shaped leg stabilizer that keeps the injured leg straight, with adjustable straps for securing the foot and leg to facilitate healing. A telescopic walking-aid apparatus allows height adjustments and supports the user under the armpit or in hand, with multiple handles for added stability. An adjustable angle hinge secures the thigh and knee plates to prevent unwanted movement while accommodating various injuries. Additionally, a protective knee brace includes ventilation for comfort and interlocking fasteners for comprehensive coverage. The design incorporates spring-loaded locking mechanisms for easy length modifications throughout the recovery process, ensuring adaptability to user needs.

Determining whether a compression garment is worn by a wearer of the garment by analyzing a pressure signal waveform indicative of a fluid pressure in an inflatable and deflatable bladder of the compression garment. Variance detected in the pressure signal waveform during the analysis is indicative of a change in condition of the compression garment. In one aspect the change in condition is verified using confirmatory analysis. In another aspect, the variance is one of a pressure rise and a pressure impulse. In yet another aspect, the variance is an oscillating amplitude as a function of time representative of a pulse of the wearer.

A kit (1500) for negative pressure and immobilization therapy includes a negative pressure dressing (100) configured to define a sealed volume between a patient's skin and the negative pressure dressing when applied to the patient, a pump (200) configured to be placed in pneumatic communication with the negative pressure dressing and operable to displace air from the sealed volume, and a heat-moldable splint (900). The heat-moldable splint includes a plurality of flexible tubes formed of a first material and coupled together to form a web and a second material positioned in the flexible tubes and having a lower softening or melting point than the first material.

A customizable fitted device for immobilizing injuries and a method for constructing the fitted device is provided. The fitted device can be used to stabilize an arm, wrist, hand, leg, knee, ankle, foot or other body parts through custom formation. The device can be formed by a sidewall having one or more sidewall sections that can be secured together using retaining clips positioned within retaining clip slots on the device. The device can further include one or more openings defined in the sidewall of each device section while maintaining rigidity in the sidewall. The device can be constructed by of creating a 3D image scan of the particular body part on which the device will be applied, creating a design of the device to precisely match the contours of the 3D image scan, and using a 3D printer to construct the device according to the design.

A rehabilitation boot has a main body, a front plate, and two restricting bands. The main body has a base and a tubular sleeve. The base has a front end and a rear end opposite to each other. The tubular sleeve is integrally formed at the base and has an opening and two cuts. The opening is disposed at a front side of the tubular sleeve. The two cuts longitudinally extend from a top of the tubular sleeve to the base to divide the tubular sleeve into a rear plate and two lateral plates respectively disposed at two opposite sides of the rear plate. The front plate is connected to the main body via multiple elastic bands. One of the restricting bands connects with the rear plate and one of the lateral plates, and the other restricting band connects with the rear plate and the other lateral plate.