Trim-to-fit therapeutic compression garment system and method
View Patent ↗A method of treating a condition of a patient's limb is disclosed. The method may use a compression garment wrappable about the limb and a template comprising markings showing where to trim the compression garment to fit a smaller size limb. Measurements may be taken of a circumference of the limb of the patient. Next, the template may be positioned to overlay at least a portion of the compression garment. The compression garment may then be cut or trimmed proximate a marking of the markings matching the measurement.
1. A method of treating a condition of a patient's limb, the method comprising:
obtaining a compression garment wrappable about the limb, wherein the compression garment comprises:
an upper band;
lower bands; and
an attachment mechanism attaching the upper band to the lower bands;
obtaining markings using a template showing where to trim the compression garment to fit a smaller size limb, the markings indicating a compressed scale considering stretch at application of the compression garment;
taking a measurement of a circumference of the limb of the patient;
cutting the compression garment along a marking of the markings matching the measurement;
cutting away the upper band by trimming the attachment mechanism; and
donning the cut compression garment on the limb.
2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the compression garment comprises short stretch material having a maximum elasticity of 15 to 100 percent.
3. The method of claim 1 , wherein the compression garment comprises non-elastic material, moderate stretch material, or long stretch material.
4. The method of claim 1 , further comprising overlaying, prior to the cutting, at least a portion of the compression garment with the template.
5. The method of claim 1 , further comprising donning, by the patient before the donning of the cut compression garment on the limb, a liner comprising padding disposed to protect a hard tissue area of the patient.
6. The method of claim 5 , wherein the padding comprises spacer fabric.
7. The method of claim 1 , wherein the compression garment comprises spacer fabric.
8. A method of treating a condition of a patient's limb, the method comprising:
obtaining a compression garment wrappable about the limb, wherein the compression garment comprises a plurality of bands, each band thereof being adjustable to provide a therapeutic level of compression to the limb;
obtaining markings using a template showing where to trim the compression garment to fit a smaller size limb, the markings indicating a compressed scale considering stretch at application of the compression garment:
taking a measurement of a circumference of the limb of the patient;
cutting the compression garment along a marking of the markings matching the measurement, wherein the cutting further comprises cutting a band of the plurality of bands at each end thereof; and
donning the cut compression garment on the limb.
9. A method of treating a condition of a patient's limb, the method comprising:
obtaining a compression garment wrappable about the limb, wherein the compression garment comprises:
an upper band;
lower bands; and
an attachment mechanism attaching the upper band to the lower bands;
obtaining a template comprising markings showing where to trim the compression garment to fit a smaller size limb, the markings indicating a compressed scale considering stretch at application of the compression garment;
taking a measurement of a circumference of the limb of the patient;
overlaying at least a portion of the compression garment with the template;
cutting the compression garment proximate a marking of the markings matching the measurement;
cutting away the upper band by trimming the attachment mechanism; and
donning the cut compression garment on the limb.
10. The method of claim 9 , wherein the template if formed of paper.
11. The method of claim 9 , wherein:
the compression garment has a first shape; and
the template has a second shape substantially matching the first shape.