"The Butcher Block"
… so named by hospital staff.
An aid designed for a paraplegic,
to support a leg that is in a cast,
so that he/she can continue to use his/her own wheelchair,
while the leg heals from a break.
The block sits in and on the footrest
of the wheelchair,
kept in place with velcro.
The block can be easily removed from the footrest
and as easily put back in place as needed,
thus allowing for transfer to vehicle, toilet, or bed.
The foot rest …
… strips of 1" velcro mesh sewn together
and a strip of velcro hook added to each side…
… and wrapped around …
… now ready for the block.
The leg in the cast resting on the block,
the outside view….
… and the inside view.
The strap seen on the leg has a loop handle
and is an aid so that the person in the chair
can lift his/her leg, to assist in transfer,
or for an assistant to do the same.
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Measurements and Closer Views
Seen from the front.
The back view with measurements.
The lower end view with measurements.
Four pieces of hook velcro were stapled to the block:
one longer and one shorter on each side,
making a corner of velcro on each side,
to allow for more contact with the
mesh velcro on the footrest.
The inside view with measurements.
The outside view with measurements.
The pieces were all joined with wood screws.
The velcro was attached with 1/2" (1.5cm) staples.
If you have any questions, contact me!
sewinglouisemacadam@gmail.com
More photos
Top view as installed on chair.
Back view - in use.
View of the strap on the leg/cast with a loop handle
to assist in lifting the leg.
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Measurements and Closer Views
Closeup of the outside view.
The back view.
Four pieces of hook velcro were stapled to the block:
one longer and one shorter on each side,
making a corner of velcro on each side,
to allow for more contact with the
mesh velcro on the footrest.
The pieces were all joined with wood screws.
The velcro was attached with 1/2" (1.5cm) staples.
If you have any questions, contact me!
sewinglouisemacadam@gmail.com
More photos
View of the strap on the leg/cast with a loop handle
to assist in lifting the leg.
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Protective Ankle Boot
With Wedge
Designed to take pressure off a sore on the ankle,
to allow it to heal.
Made from layers of 3/4" foam,
a sturdy knit fabric, velcro tapes.
A hole and graduated area around the hole
allows the ankle to rest in place
without any pressure on it or the surrounding area.
The outside view, with the velcro straps.
View from the knee end.
The heel fits into the left side of the sunken area.
The velcro straps are held back in place -
each has a tab of velcro to keep it held down,
while the patient puts on the boot.
while the patient puts on the boot.
The heel is placed in the depression -
as seen in the first photo.
The boot closed -
the velcro allows adjustment for snugness
around each area of the leg and ankle.
The ankle bone seen through the opening ...
… allows fingers to monitor
positioning and contact ...
… with the boot surface.
A wedge made from foam ...
… with a velcro strip added …
… to place alongside the boot.
The position of the wedge is adjustable
as the velcro goes right around the boot.
The wedge stops the leg from rotating outward thus keeping pressure off the ankle area.
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As it fits on the patient:
As it fits on the patient:
This ankle boot is designed for the right leg.
The heel is placed in the hollow on the left.
Closing up:
adjustable to the patient's needs for snugness and fit.
View of ankle bone through hole …
where the patient can feel if the boot is properly fitted.
You can see the mesh side of the velcro near the pink surface …
… to which the wedge ...
... will attach ...
to keep the leg from turning outwards,
and avoiding possible pressure on the ankle bone.
to keep the leg from turning outwards,
and avoiding possible pressure on the ankle bone.
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