Nearly normal mobility and quality of life, during the treatment of severe
surface wounds are supported by the addition of a unique combination of
common medical treatment materials with a locally applied body cast.
Features of the structure and corresponding kit include off loading and
physical protection of the treatment area, evenly applied pressure to
maintain a hydrostatically stable environment to promote healing, easy
access to the treatment area without removal of most of the structure in
addition to the use of readily available inexpensive and space conserving
materials for sensitivity to medical cost control and treatment for
patients in the developing world, battlefield and other hostile
environments.