MICHAEL M PAVLETIC
Veterinary in Hopkinton, MA
License number
Massachusetts 1977
Issued Date
Jul 10, 1974
Expiration Date
Feb 28, 2017
Type
Veterinarian
Address
Address
Hopkinton, MA 01748
Professional information
Method And Kit For Accelerating The Closing Of Open Skin Wounds
US Patent:
5234462, Aug 10, 1993
Filed:
Aug 29, 1991
Appl. No.:
7/752082
Inventors:
Michael M. Pavletic - Hopkinton MA
Assignee:
Tufts University - Medford MA
International Classification:
A61B 1700
US Classification:
606215
Abstract:
A method is disclosed for accelerating the stretching of skin and the closing of open skin wounds which includes the steps of attaching a plurality of anchors, which have fasteners attached to one side of the anchors, to the surface of the skin adjacent to the wound with an adhesive whereby the anchors are spaced around the wound in a manner to allow at least one strap with a plurality of fastener receivers to be positioned across the wound and the fastener receivers to be coupled to the fasteners. At least one strap with the fastener receivers is positioned across the wound. The fasteners are coupled to a plurality of the fastener receivers which are attached to at least one strap. The tension of at least one strap is adjusted to maintain sufficient tension to stretch the skin proximate to the fasteners thereby significantly accelerating wound closure.
Apparatus And Method For Accelerating The Stretching Of Skin
US Patent:
5649960, Jul 22, 1997
Filed:
Feb 3, 1995
Appl. No.:
8/383255
Inventors:
Michael M. Pavletic - Hopkinton MA
International Classification:
A61B 1708
US Classification:
606216
Abstract:
An apparatus and method are disclosed for accelerating the stretching of skin and the closing of open skin wounds. The method includes attaching a plurality of anchors to skin to allow a cable to be attached across the open skin wound. The cable is attached between the plurality of anchors across the wound, whereby when the skin stretches proximate to the wound sufficient tension is applied to the cable by an adjustable tightening mechanism member. Sufficient tension is applied to the cable by tightening mechanism member, whereby the skin proximate to said open skin would is stretched. The tension applied to the cable is detected and adjusted, as needed, to maintain the sufficient tension, thereby accelerating wound closure.