Orthopedic cast removal apparatus and method

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9561141
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14208676

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An apparatus for cutting a portion of an immobilization cast to facilitate removal of the cast from a body part of a patient may comprise a handle structure for being held by the hand of a user, a cutting device extending from the handle for cutting the cast material, with the cutting device including a blade and a blade movement device configured to cause ultrasonic movement of the blade, and a shielding structure configured for at least partially positioning between the cast and a part of the patient's body part such that a portion of the shield extends between the blade and the body part to shield the body part from the blade.

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  • ALVINE, GREG

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Alvine, Greg Sioux Falls, US 2 0
Leyden, Matthew V St. Paul, US 80 937
Schlueter, Nathan Bloomington, US 8 5

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