Adjustable scoliosis orthosis for children

Abstract

The child adjustable scoliosis orthosis comprises a chest protector, a first waist protector and a second waist protector, the first waist protector and the second waist protector are connected through a distance adjusting assembly, the chest protector and the first waist protector are connected through an adjusting assembly, notches are formed in the front ends of the chest protector, the first waist protector and the second waist protector, side openings are symmetrically formed in the two sides of the chest protector, and the first waist protector and the second waist protector are connected through the distance adjusting assembly. Fillets are arranged at the two ends of the side opening, and the chest protector, the first waist protector and the second waist protector are all made of deformable materials; the chest protector, the first waist protector and the second waist protector are arranged in a split mode, different parts are connected through the distance adjusting assembly and the adjusting assembly, on one hand, the universality of the device is improved, and the device can conduct real-time adaptive adjustment according to body type changes of a patient so as to keep the correction effect of the device.

Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the field of spinal orthopedic technology, more particularly to a child-adjustable scoliosis orthosis. BACKGROUND

[0002] The main methods for treating scoliosis are divided into two categories: non-surgical treatment and surgical treatment. Non-surgical treatment is the main treatment method for moderate scoliosis. The applicable conditions include a scoliosis angle of 25-40 degrees, and the patient's skeleton has not yet matured and still has certain growth potential. The main treatment method is to use a scoliosis orthosis to correct the patient's spine.

[0003] However, most existing child scoliosis orthoses are one-piece fixed braces, and most of them cannot be adjusted in a split body. If the patient's body size changes during the orthopedic treatment process, it will be difficult to wear the brace or affect the wearing position of the brace, thereby affecting the correction effect. SUMMARY

[0004] The present application provides a child-adjustable scoliosis orthosis to solve the problem that most existing child scoliosis orthoses are one-piece fixed braces, and most of them cannot be adjusted in a split body. If the patient's body size changes during the orthopedic treatment process, it will affect the correction effect.

[0005] To achieve the above-mentioned purpose, the present application provides the following technical scheme:

[0006] A child-adjustable scoliosis orthosis includes a chest protector, a first waist protector, and a second waist protector. The first waist protector and the second waist protector are connected by a distance adjustment assembly. The chest protector and the first waist protector are connected by an adjustment assembly. The chest protector, the first waist protector, and the second waist protector are all provided with notches at the front ends. Two side openings are symmetrically provided on one side of the chest protector. The side openings are both provided with rounded corners. The chest protector, the first waist protector, and the second waist protector are all made of deformable material.

[0007] Preferably, the distance adjustment assembly includes an adjustment edge connected to the bottom end of the second waist protector. An extension plate is connected to the outside of the adjustment edge. A traction rope is connected to the top end of the extension plate. A winding device is connected to the outside of the first waist protector through a limiting plate. The output end of the winding device is connected to the free end of the traction rope.

[0008] Preferably, the traction rope is arranged on the limiting plate. A connecting plate is connected to the outside of the traction rope. Two groups of pull ropes are connected to the bottom end of the connecting plate through a pull plate. Each group of pull ropes includes multiple pull ropes. The free ends of the pull ropes are connected to the outside of the first waist protector. The pull ropes are evenly distributed along the outside of the first waist protector at the connection points.

[0009] Preferably, the first waist support outer side is uniformly provided with a plurality of directional plates, the second waist support outer side is uniformly provided with a plurality of side plates, each of the pull ropes is arranged on one of the directional plates, and the side plates are provided with guide holes, and the number of the guide holes arranged on the side plates closer to the pull ropes is larger.

[0010] Preferably, the adjusting assembly comprises a connecting frame arranged at the top end of the first waist support, the connecting frame is rotationally connected with a swing ring at the top end, the swing ring is connected with a pair of compression pads at the bottom end, the bottom end of each of the compression pads is connected with the top end of the first waist support, and each of the compression pads is independently connected with an air pump.

[0011] Preferably, the swing ring is provided with a pair of connecting blocks outside, the connecting blocks are rotationally connected with connecting shafts arranged outside two chest supports respectively, the bottom end of each of the chest supports is provided with a pressure-preventing groove, and a fixing assembly is arranged between the two chest supports.

[0012] Preferably, the top end of the front side of the chest support is connected with a pad, the rear side of each of the chest supports is provided with a ventilation hole, the ventilation holes at the same horizontal height are communicated, and the inner side of the chest support is provided with a sweat-absorbing pad.

[0013] Preferably, the fixing assembly comprises a fixing cylinder arranged outside any one of the chest supports, a fixing plate connected with the other chest support through a spring, one end of the fixing plate is provided with a pair of directional blocks, and the directional blocks are slidingly clamped in the fixing cylinder.

[0014] Preferably, one end of the fixing plate is provided with a sliding shaft, the free end of the sliding shaft is connected with a connecting cable, the free end of the connecting cable is provided with a handle, and the handle is arranged on the front side of the chest support.

[0015] Preferably, the front side of the second waist support is provided with a plurality of binding belts and elastic bands, all the binding belts are arranged at the same horizontal height as one of the elastic bands, the elastic band is provided with a buckle, the free end of each of the binding belts is connected with a clamping frame, and the buckle is clamped in the clamping frame.

[0016] The principle and beneficial effects of the technical solution are as follows:

[0017] (1) The chest protector, the first waist protector and the second waist protector provided in the present application are connected through distance adjusting assemblies and adjusting assemblies by being provided in a split type, which on the one hand improves the versatility of the device, so that the device can be adaptively adjusted in real time according to the body shape of the patient to maintain the correction effect of the device; on the other hand, the different parts of the device are provided in a segmented type, which can reduce the difficulty of the patient when wearing the device, so that the patient can independently complete the wearing of the device to improve the convenience of using the device. When the patient needs to wear the device, the chest protector can be first separated to the two sides, and after the chest protector is separated, the first waist protector and the second waist protector are separated along the gap position and are sleeved outside the waist of the patient, and then the patient puts the arms through the side openings on one side of the chest protector to the outside of the chest protector, and then the two sides of the chest protector are combined and the fixing assembly is used to fix the two chest protectors.

[0018] (2) The fixing assembly provided in the present application can fix the position between the two chest protectors. When the position between the two chest protectors needs to be locked, the handle provided at the free end of the connecting cable is directly pulled, so that the handle pulls the connecting cable at the free end of the connecting cable, so that the fixed plate connected at one end of the sliding shaft drives the two directional blocks provided at one end of the fixed plate to slide, so that the directional blocks are separated from the fixed cylinder, and then the two chest protectors are separated and the device is worn. After the device is worn, the handle is loosened, and the spring connected between the chest protector and the fixed plate can drive the two directional blocks connected at one end of the fixed plate to re-enter the fixed cylinder to fix the two chest protectors, and at the same time, the air vents and sweat absorbing pads provided on the chest protector increase the comfort of the device after being worn. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the present application;

[0020] Figure 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the present application after being split;

[0021] Figure 3 It is Figure 2 an enlarged structure schematic diagram of area A in the present application;

[0022] Figure 4 It is Figure 2 an enlarged structure schematic diagram of area B in the present application;

[0023] Figure 5 It is Figure 2 an enlarged structure schematic diagram of area C in the present application;

[0024] The reference signs in the drawings of the specification include: 1, backing plate; 2, pressure prevention groove; 3, chest protector; 4, first waist protector; 5, second waist protector; 6, adjusting edge; 7, notch; 8, sweat-absorbing pad; 9, handle; 10, air-permeable opening; 11, fixing cylinder; 12, pull plate; 13, traction rope; 14, connecting plate; 15, side opening; 16, connecting shaft; 17, directional block; 18, fixing plate; 19, sliding shaft; 20, spring; 21, connecting cable; 22, swinging ring; 23, compression pad; 24, connecting frame; 26, connecting block; 27, pull rope; 28, winder; 29, limiting plate; 30, directional plate; 31, side plate; 32, guide hole; 33, elastic band; 34, buckle; 35, bandage; 36, clamping frame. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0025] The application will be further described in detail below in combination with the drawings and embodiments:

[0026] EMBODIMENT

[0027] As shown in the drawings, Figures 1 to 5 the application provides a child-adjustable scoliosis orthosis, which comprises a chest protector 3, a first waist protector 4, and a second waist protector 5, the first waist protector 4 and the second waist protector 5 are connected through a distance adjusting assembly, the chest protector 3 and the first waist protector 4 are connected through an adjusting assembly, notches 7 are formed in the front ends of the chest protector 3, the first waist protector 4, and the second waist protector 5, side openings 15 are symmetrically formed on one side of the two chest protectors 3, the two ends of each side opening 15 are provided with a rounded corner, and the chest protector 3, the first waist protector 4, and the second waist protector 5 are all made of a deformable material.

[0028] As shown in the drawings, Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 , the distance adjusting assembly comprises an adjusting edge 6 connected to the bottom end of the second waist protector 5, an extension plate connected to the outer side of the adjusting edge 6, and a traction rope 13 connected to the top end of the extension plate, the outer side of the first waist protector 4 is connected with a winder 28 through a limiting plate 29, and the output end of the winder 28 is connected with the free end of the traction rope 13.

[0029] As shown in the drawings, Figure 1 , Figure 2 and Figure 4 , the traction rope 13 is arranged on the limiting plate 29, the outer side of the traction rope 13 is connected with a connecting plate 14, the bottom end of the connecting plate 14 is connected with two groups of pull ropes 27 through a pull plate 12, each group of pull ropes 27 comprises a plurality of pull ropes 27, the free ends of the pull ropes 27 are connected with the outer side of the first waist protector 4, and the pull ropes 27 are uniformly distributed along the outer side of the first waist protector 4 along the connecting points of the outer side of the first waist protector 4.

[0030] As shown in the drawings, Figure 1 , Figure 4 and Figure 5As shown, the first waist guard 4 is uniformly provided with a plurality of directional plates 30 on the outer side, and the second waist guard 5 is uniformly provided with a plurality of side plates 31 on the outer side. Each pull rope 27 is arranged on a directional plate 30, and the side plates 31 are provided with guide holes 32. The closer to the traction rope 13, the more guide holes 32 are provided on the side plates 31.

[0031] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 4 , the adjusting assembly includes a connecting frame 24 arranged at the top end of the first waist guard 4, and the connecting frame 24 is rotatably connected with a swing ring 22 at the top end. The swing ring 22 is connected with a pair of compression pads 23 at the bottom end, and the two compression pads 23 are connected with the top end of the first waist guard 4 at the bottom end. The two compression pads 23 are respectively and independently connected with air pumps.

[0032] As shown in Figure 1 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 , the swing ring 22 is provided with a pair of connecting blocks 26 on the outer side, and the two connecting blocks 26 are rotatably connected with the connecting shafts 16 arranged on the outer side of the two chest guards 3, respectively. The bottom end of the opposite side of the two chest guards 3 is provided with a pressure prevention groove 2, and the two chest guards 3 are provided with a fixing assembly therebetween.

[0033] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2 , the chest guard 3 is connected with a pad 1 at the top end of the front side, and the two chest guards 3 are provided with air vents 10 on the rear side. The air vents 10 at the same horizontal height are communicated, and the chest guard 3 is provided with a sweat-absorbing pad 8 on the inner side.

[0034] As shown in Figures 1 to 3 , the fixing assembly includes a fixing cylinder 11 arranged on the outer side of any chest guard 3, and the outer side of the other chest guard 3 is connected with a fixing plate 18 through a spring 20. One end of the fixing plate 18 is provided with a pair of directional blocks 17, and the two directional blocks 17 are slidingly clamped in the fixing cylinder 11.

[0035] As shown in Figures 1 to 3 , one end of the fixing plate 18 provided with the spring 20 is provided with a sliding shaft 19, and the free end of the sliding shaft 19 is connected with a connecting cable 21. The free end of the connecting cable 21 is provided with a handle 9, and the handle 9 is arranged on the front side of the chest guard 3.

[0036] As shown in Figure 1 and Figure 5 , the front side notch 7 of the second waist guard 5 is provided with a plurality of binding belts 35 and elastic bands 33. All the binding belts 35 are arranged at the same horizontal height with one elastic band 33, and the elastic band 33 is provided with a buckle 34. The free end of the binding belt 35 is connected with a clamping frame 36, and the buckle 34 is clamped in the clamping frame 36.

[0037] The fixed assembly can fix the positions of the two chest guards 3, when the positions of the two chest guards 3 need to be locked, the handle 9 arranged at the free end of the connecting cable 21 is directly pulled, the handle 9 pulls the sliding shaft 19 connected with the free end of the connecting cable 21, the fixed plate 18 connected with one end of the sliding shaft 19 drives the two directional blocks 17 arranged at one end of the fixed plate 18 to slide, the two directional blocks 17 are separated from the fixed cylinder 11, the two chest guards 3 are separated, and the device is worn, after the wearing of the device is completed, the handle 9 is loosened, the spring 20 connected between the chest guard 3 and the fixed plate 18 drives the two directional blocks 17 connected with one end of the fixed plate 18 to re-enter the fixed cylinder 11 to fix the two chest guards 3, and the comfort of the device after wearing is increased through the air vents 10 and the sweat absorption pads 8 arranged on the chest guards 3.

[0038] The specific use mode and role of the embodiment are as follows:

[0039] The chest guard 3, the first waist guard 4 and the second waist guard 5 arranged in the application are arranged in a split type and connected through the distance adjusting assembly and the adjusting assembly, on the one hand, the versatility of the device is improved, the device can be adjusted in real time according to the body shape of the patient to maintain the correction effect of the device, on the other hand, the difficulty of wearing the device by the patient is reduced through the segmented arrangement of different parts of the device, the patient can independently complete the wearing of the device to improve the convenience of using the device, when the patient needs to wear the device, the chest guard 3 can be separated to the two sides, after the chest guard 3 is separated, the first waist guard 4 and the second waist guard 5 are separated along the position of the gap 7 and are arranged outside the waist of the patient, then the patient puts the arms into the outside of the chest guard 3 through the side opening 15 arranged on one side of the chest guard 3, and finally the two chest guards 3 are combined and fixed through the fixed assembly.

[0040] When the distance between the first waist guard 4 and the second waist guard 5 needs to be adjusted through the distance adjusting assembly, the winder 28 is started, the traction rope 13 connected with the output end of the winder 28 is pulled, the connecting plate 14 arranged on the traction rope 13 is synchronously moved, the two groups of pull ropes 27 connected with the bottom end of the connecting plate 14 are synchronously pulled, the first waist guard 4 connected with the free end of the two groups of pull ropes 27 is pulled to the outside, the distance between the top end of the first waist guard 4 and the bottom end of the second waist guard 5 is reduced to match the body shape of the patient, and the distance between the first waist guard 4 and the second waist guard 5 is uniformly shortened in all directions because the directional plate 30 and the side plate 31 arranged on the outside of the first waist guard 4 guide the pull rope 27.

[0041] When it is needed to adjust the connection angle or support direction between the connecting frame 24 and the swing ring 22 by using the adjusting assembly, the air pump is started, and the air pump will inflate the compression pad 23 connected thereto, so that the corresponding side compression pad 23 is inflated, and the compression pad 23 is inflated while driving the swing ring 22 connected to the top end of the connecting frame 24 to rotate along the connecting shaft 16 of the connecting frame 24, so that the swing ring 22 rotates along the top end of the connecting frame 24, and the swing ring 22 is deflected to perform the contraction training on the ipsilateral muscle of the patient.

[0042] The above is only an embodiment of the present application, and the specific technical solutions and / or common knowledge of the scheme are not described in detail. It should be pointed out that for those skilled in the art, without departing from the technical solutions of the present application, a number of modifications and improvements can be made, which should also be regarded as the protection scope of the present application, and these will not affect the effect and practicality of the present application. The protection scope of the present application should be subject to the content of its claims, and the specific implementation mode and the like in the specification can be used to explain the content of the claims.

Claims

1. An adjustable scoliosis orthosis for children, characterized in that: It includes a chest protector (3), a first waist protector (4) and a second waist protector (5). The first waist protector (4) and the second waist protector (5) are connected by an adjustable component. The chest protector (3) and the first waist protector (4) are connected by an adjustable component. The front ends of the chest protector (3), the first waist protector (4) and the second waist protector (5) are all provided with notches (7). The two chest protectors (3) are symmetrically provided with side openings (15) on one side. Both ends of the side openings (15) are provided with rounded corners. The chest protector (3), the first waist protector (4) and the second waist protector (5) are all made of deformable material.

2. The adjustable scoliosis orthosis for children according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustable component includes an adjusting edge (6) connected to the bottom of the second waist guard (5), an extension plate connected to the outside of the adjusting edge (6), a traction rope (13) connected to the top of the extension plate, and a winding device (28) connected to the outside of the first waist guard (4) through a limiting plate (29). The output end of the winding device (28) is connected to the free end of the traction rope (13).

3. The adjustable scoliosis orthosis for children according to claim 2, characterized in that: The traction rope (13) is threaded on the limiting plate (29). A connecting plate (14) is connected to the outside of the traction rope (13). Two sets of pull ropes (27) are connected to the bottom of the connecting plate (14) through the pull plate (12). Both sets of pull ropes (27) include multiple pull ropes (27). The free end of the pull rope (27) is connected to the outside of the first waist guard (4). The pull ropes (27) are evenly distributed along the outside of the first waist guard (4) at the connection point on the outside of the first waist guard (4).

4. The adjustable scoliosis orthosis for children according to claim 3, characterized in that: The first waist protector (4) has multiple directional plates (30) evenly arranged on its outer side, and the second waist protector (5) has multiple side plates (31) arranged on its outer side. Each pull rope (27) is threaded through one of the directional plates (30). The side plates (31) have guide holes (32), and the side plates (31) closer to the traction rope (13) have more guide holes (32).

5. The adjustable scoliosis orthosis for children according to claim 4, characterized in that: The adjustment component includes a connecting frame (24) at the top of the first waist support (4), a swing ring (22) is rotatably connected to the top of the connecting frame (24), a pair of compression pads (23) are connected to the bottom of the swing ring (22), the bottom of the two compression pads (23) are connected to the top of the first waist support (4), and the two compression pads (23) are independently connected to an air pump.

6. The adjustable scoliosis orthosis for children according to claim 5, characterized in that: A pair of connecting blocks (26) are provided on the outside of the swing ring (22). The two connecting blocks (26) are rotatably connected to the connecting shafts (16) provided on the outside of the two chest protectors (3). Anti-pressure grooves (2) are provided on the bottom of the opposite sides of the two chest protectors (3). A fixing component is provided between the two chest protectors (3).

7. The adjustable scoliosis orthosis for children according to claim 6, characterized in that: The front top of the chest protector (3) is connected to a pad (1), and both chest protectors (3) have ventilation openings (10) on their rear sides. The ventilation openings (10) at the same horizontal level are connected, and the chest protector (3) has a sweat-absorbing pad (8) on its inner side.

8. The adjustable scoliosis orthosis for children according to claim 7, characterized in that: The fixing assembly includes a fixing cylinder (11) provided on the outside of any of the chest protectors (3), and a fixing plate (18) connected to the outside of the other chest protector (3) by a spring (20). A pair of directional blocks (17) are provided at one end of the fixing plate (18), and the two directional blocks (17) are slidably locked inside the fixing cylinder (11).

9. The adjustable scoliosis orthosis for children according to claim 8, characterized in that: The fixed plate (18) is provided with a sliding shaft (19) at one end of the spring (20). The free end of the sliding shaft (19) is connected to a connecting cable (21). The free end of the connecting cable (21) is provided with a handle (9). The handle (9) is located on the front side of the chest protector (3).

10. The adjustable scoliosis orthosis for children according to claim 9, characterized in that: The second waist support (5) has a notch (7) on the front side with multiple straps (35) and elastic bands (33). All the straps (35) are set at the same horizontal height as one of the elastic bands (33). Buckles (34) are threaded through the elastic bands (33). The free end of the straps (35) is connected to a frame (36). The buckles (34) are locked in the frame (36).

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