Postoperative neck protection rehabilitation band

Abstract

The utility model relates to postoperative rehabilitation auxiliary technical field, concretely discloses a postoperative neck protection rehabilitation band. Including support unit and two traction belts, support unit is T-shaped, and support unit includes support part, and support part is elastic part, and a plurality of strip grooves are distributed on the support part along the width direction, and support part includes head and neck support part and shoulder support part, and the width of shoulder support part is greater than the width of head and neck support part, and two traction belts are fixed on the both sides of head and neck support part respectively. The postoperative neck protection rehabilitation band in the utility model solves the problem that the existing head frame causes the patient to be unable to lie flat and reduces the comfort of bed rest.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of postoperative rehabilitation assistive technology, specifically to a postoperative neck protection rehabilitation belt. Background Technology

[0002] Some neck diseases require surgical treatment when the condition is severe. Taking thyroid cancer as an example, treatment primarily involves surgery, often specifically neck surgery. The surgical site is located in the patient's neck, and postoperative bleeding prevention is crucial. However, during postoperative recovery, patients need to perform daily activities such as getting up and lying down. During these processes, to support the head, the patient inevitably strains the neck, sometimes leading to excessive backward tilting and bleeding in the surgical area. After bleeding, swelling, subcutaneous hematoma, and ecchymosis may be observed in the neck, and a symmetrical mass may be palpable. Small amounts of bleeding usually stop spontaneously, with swelling gradually subsiding and bleeding being absorbed within 4-5 days. However, large amounts of bleeding can compress the trachea, causing discomfort such as neck tightness and difficulty breathing. Bleeding exceeding 100ml can lead to suffocation and even death. Therefore, postoperative neck protection is vital for promoting patient recovery.

[0003] In current medical practice, medical staff usually instruct patients to place one hand behind their neck to support their neck and head when getting up or lying down, preventing the neck from tilting back too far and causing the wound to tear or bleed again. However, when the angle between the patient and the bed is small, the patient still finds it difficult to avoid tilting their neck back due to the weight of their head.

[0004] Currently, although there is a head frame for minimally invasive treatment of thyroid nodules disclosed in application number CN202420752155.X, it is equipped with a fixation frame, with two inclined surfaces on the upper side of the fixation frame. The connection point of the two inclined surfaces is the highest point of the fixation frame, and the two inclined surfaces correspond to the patient's shoulder and head respectively. An opening is provided at the highest point of the upper side of the fixation frame. The fixation frame is equipped with a neck support mechanism, which includes a neck pillow corresponding to the opening and a lifting component for adjusting the height of the neck pillow.

[0005] While the lifting mechanism and neck support in the aforementioned headrest can support the patient's neck when they are close to the bed and adjust the height via the lifting mechanism, in practical applications, the headrest is expensive and bulky. This results in taller patients being unable to straighten their legs and lie completely flat, leading to poor comfort. Utility Model Content

[0006] The present invention aims to provide a postoperative neck protection and rehabilitation belt to solve the problem that existing headrests prevent patients from lying flat and require appropriate lowering during comfortable bed rest.

[0007] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a postoperative neck protection and rehabilitation belt, comprising a support unit and two traction belts. The support unit is T-shaped and includes a support portion, which is an elastic portion, and the support portion has several strip-shaped grooves distributed along its width. The support portion includes a head and neck support portion and a shoulder support portion, the width of which is greater than that of the head and neck support portion. The two traction belts are respectively fixed on both sides of the head and neck support portion.

[0008] The beneficial effects of this plan are:

[0009] 1. The support section in this design is an elastic section. When the patient lies flat on the bed, the support section is located between the patient and the bed surface. The support section can deform under force, maintaining a smaller thickness, allowing the patient to lie flat. The elasticity of the support section also makes the patient more comfortable. Secondly, the head and neck support section is positioned opposite the patient's head and neck, and the shoulder support section is positioned opposite the patient's shoulders. Therefore, the support section in this design is smaller in size and does not occupy excessive space. The patient does not need to move towards the foot of the bed to provide sufficient space for the support section. Thus, the patient's legs can be straightened when lying flat, maintaining better comfort.

[0010] 2. When the patient gets up, the head and neck support unit can support the patient's neck and head. At this time, while the patient raises their upper body, one hand pulls the traction strap, causing the traction strap to lift the support unit synchronously with the patient's head and neck. Compared with the existing method of bending the hand backward to the underside of the neck and lifting the neck directly with the hand, in this solution, the hand pulling the traction strap is in front of the patient and does not need to bend backward too much. Therefore, the patient's hand can apply force better in this solution, so that the support unit keeps against the head and neck, supporting the head and neck, and the support effect is also better.

[0011] 3. The support unit in this design is T-shaped, with the wider shoulder support facing the patient's shoulder and the narrower support facing the patient's neck and head, maintaining a large contact area to prevent displacement. Because the lower end of the support unit extends to the patient's back, when the lower end of the support unit is aligned with the back, the patient's neck and head remain in contact with the support unit and are aligned with the back, preventing the head and neck from tilting forward. This position of the neck and head meets the requirements for post-thyroidectomy rehabilitation and is more conducive to the patient's post-operative recovery.

[0012] 4. The support section has grooves. When the patient lies flat on the support section, the grooves provide deformation space for the support section, making the thickness of the support section smaller after deformation, further improving the patient's comfort when lying flat.

[0013] Furthermore, the support unit also includes an outer sleeve, which is fitted over the outside of the support portion and fixed with the traction belt.

[0014] The benefits of this solution are: the outer cover, which covers the outside of the support, provides greater comfort in contact with the patient's skin, and is easy to remove for cleaning after a period of use, making it easier to maintain cleanliness.

[0015] Furthermore, two limiting units are provided. Each limiting unit includes a horizontal locking plate, a vertical locking block, a vertical adjustment component, and a limiting plate. The vertical adjustment component includes a support sleeve, a sliding sleeve, and a screw. The support sleeve is vertically fixed to the horizontal locking plate, and the sliding sleeve is located above the support sleeve and fixed to the vertical locking block. The upper end of the screw is rotatably engaged with the sliding sleeve, and the lower end is threadedly connected to the support sleeve. The vertical locking block has a first U-shaped groove with an upward opening, and the horizontal locking plate has a second U-shaped groove with a horizontal opening. The limiting plate is fixed to the sliding sleeve.

[0016] The beneficial effects of this solution are as follows: The limiting unit in this solution is used for installation on beds with railings, such as hospital beds. After installation, the limiting plate, railings, and sliding sleeve create a space for the traction belt to pass through. This allows the portion of the traction belt near the support unit to tilt upwards when the patient pulls it. Consequently, the pulling force exerted by the traction belt on the support unit also tilts upwards, making it easier to lift the support unit simultaneously as the patient raises their upper body. During this process, the limiting plate restricts the traction belt, preventing it from sliding downwards.

[0017] After installation, the limiting unit in this design has a vertical locking block positioned below the horizontal section of the railing and engaging with it from bottom to top, preventing the limiting unit from shifting along the width of the bed. Simultaneously, the second U-shaped groove on the horizontal locking plate engages with the vertical section of the railing, preventing the limiting unit from shifting along the length of the bed. The screw design allows the sliding sleeve to slide upwards and abut against the vertical locking block against the horizontal section of the railing, preventing the limiting unit from shifting vertically. Therefore, the limiting unit in this design restricts all degrees of freedom, providing stable support for the traction belt when it passes over the space above the limiting plate.

[0018] Furthermore, a second U-shaped groove is also provided on the limiting plate, and all the openings of the U-shaped grooves face the same direction.

[0019] The beneficial effect of this solution is that the connection between the limiting plate and the vertical part of the railing can further improve the stability of the limiting unit.

[0020] Furthermore, the traction belt is provided with several positioning protrusions along its length.

[0021] The beneficial effect of this solution is that the positioning protrusions can provide an anti-slip effect for the patient's grip.

[0022] Furthermore, two one-way components are arranged opposite each other on the limiting plate. Each one-way component includes a limiting rod and a rotating wheel. The limiting rod is rotatably engaged with the limiting plate. The rotating wheel is coaxial with the limiting rod and fixed on the limiting rod. The rotating wheel is provided with several limiting grooves along the circumference. When the limiting grooves on the two rotating wheels are opposite each other, they form a passage gap for the positioning protrusion to pass through. The limiting rod is also coaxially fixed with a ratchet. The limiting plate is provided with ratchet teeth that engage with the ratchet.

[0023] The beneficial effects of this solution are: the unidirectional component can position the traction belt, so that when the patient accidentally loosens the traction belt, the support unit will not suddenly fall downward, causing the patient's back and neck to suddenly tilt backward, resulting in wound bleeding.

[0024] Furthermore, the one-way component also includes an adjusting rod, which slides vertically with the limiting plate. The ratchet is hinged to the lower end of the adjusting rod, and a torsion spring is provided between the ratchet and the adjusting rod.

[0025] The beneficial effects of this solution are as follows: when the patient needs to lie down, the sliding adjustment rod can change the position of the ratchet, thereby causing the ratchet to be misaligned with the ratchet wheel, no longer limiting the ratchet wheel, thus allowing the traction belt to slide in the opposite direction and the support unit to gradually move downward. Attached Figure Description

[0026] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of Embodiment 1 of the present utility model;

[0027] Figure 2 This is a perspective view of the limiting unit in Embodiment 2 of this utility model;

[0028] Figure 3 for Figure 2 Right view of the middle limiting unit;

[0029] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged view of point A in the middle;

[0030] Figure 5 for Figure 4 Top view. Detailed Implementation

[0031] The following detailed description illustrates the specific implementation method:

[0032] The reference numerals in the accompanying drawings include: support 1, head and neck support 11, shoulder support 12, traction belt 2, positioning protrusion 3, bed surface 4, railing 41, transverse clamping plate 5, support sleeve 51, screw 6, vertical clamping block 61, sliding sleeve 62, limiting plate 7, second U-shaped groove 71, elastic ring 72, adjusting rod 73, ratchet 74, limiting rod 8, ratchet 81, rotating wheel 9, groove 91.

[0033] Example 1

[0034] Example 1 is basically as follows Figure 1 As shown, a postoperative neck protection and rehabilitation belt includes a support unit, an air inlet, and two traction straps 2. The support unit includes a support part 1 and an outer cover. Specifically, in this embodiment, the support part 1 is made of elastic material, and several strip-shaped grooves are provided on the support part 1 along its width. The outer cover is made of non-elastic fabric and is worn over the outside of the support part 1 to cover it, improve safety during use, and facilitate removal and cleaning when the outer cover becomes dirty.

[0035] The support part 1 is T-shaped and specifically includes a shoulder support part 12 and a head and neck support part 11. The width of the shoulder support part 12 is greater than the width of the head and neck support part 11. Two traction straps 2 are located on both sides of the head and neck support part 11 and are fixed to the end of the head and neck support part 11 near the shoulder support part 12.

[0036] The specific implementation process is as follows:

[0037] As the patient lies flat, the support unit is first placed behind the patient, with the shoulder support 12 against the patient's back and the head and neck support 11 against the patient's neck and head. Then, the free ends of the two traction straps 2 are pulled through the sides of the patient's neck to the front of the patient. The patient then holds the two traction straps 2 with one hand and applies force forward, so that the support 1 is pressed against the head, neck and back to support the head and neck.

[0038] As the patient gradually lies down, the hand or elbow not holding the traction strap 2 should be pressed against the bed or the side rail 41 of the bed to support the body and allow it to slowly lie down. When the support part 1 is in contact with the bed surface 4, the traction strap 2 is released. The support part 1 undergoes elastic deformation under the patient's weight, reducing the thickness of the support unit and allowing the patient to maintain a high level of comfort while lying down.

[0039] When the patient needs to sit up from the bed, their hands are positioned in front of them, and one hand pulls the traction strap 2 forward, ensuring that the support unit is against the patient's back, head, and neck, providing support for the head and neck. The other hand uses the support of the bed surface 4 or the bed rail 41 to gradually raise the upper body. As the angle between the patient's upper body and the bed surface 4 increases, the patient's head becomes less likely to tilt backward relative to the body as it gradually becomes more upright. At this point, the traction strap 2 can be gradually loosened, and it can be completely released once the head and neck are confirmed to no longer tilt backward.

[0040] In the above process, if the patient is lying on a hospital bed or other bed with railings 41 on both sides, the free end of the rehabilitation belt can be wrapped around the vertical part of the railing 41 before being held. At this time, the patient can pull the rehabilitation belt towards the side closer to the body to lift the support unit upward. Compared with the need for the patient to pull the traction belt 2 away from the body, it is more convenient to pull towards the body to apply force.

[0041] The rehabilitation belt in this solution is primarily used for a short period after surgery, such as for thyroid cancer. Compared to bending the arms backward to lift the head and neck, the belt allows the patient's hands to be positioned in front of the body for better support. Compared to the built-in lifting mechanism of hospital beds, the belt allows patients to operate it independently without a caregiver. Compared to current electrically powered bed-lifting devices, the belt is more cost-effective.

[0042] Example 2

[0043] Based on Example 1, such as Figure 2 , Figure 3 and Figure 4 As shown, this embodiment also includes two limiting units, which are respectively opposite to the railings 41 on both sides of the bed. Taking one of the limiting units as an example, the limiting unit includes a horizontal locking plate 5, a vertical locking block 61, a vertical adjustment component, and two limiting plates 7. The horizontal locking plate 5 is horizontally set, and the vertical adjustment component is set on the horizontal locking plate 5. The vertical adjustment component includes a support sleeve 51, a sliding sleeve 62, and a screw 6. The support sleeve 51 is vertically welded to the horizontal locking plate 5, and the sliding sleeve 62 is vertically set above the support sleeve 51. The inner wall of the sliding sleeve 62 is T-shaped, and the upper end of the screw 6 is also T-shaped. The lower end of the screw 6 passes through the sliding sleeve 62 and extends into the support sleeve 51. The upper end of the screw 6 is rotatably engaged with the sliding sleeve 62, and the lower end is threadedly engaged with the support sleeve 51, so that when the screw 6 rotates, it can drive the sliding sleeve 62 to move vertically relative to the support sleeve.

[0044] A vertical locking block 61 is welded to the top of the sliding sleeve 62 and can slide with the sliding sleeve 62. The vertical locking block 61 has a first U-shaped groove with an upward opening. In this embodiment, the first U-shaped groove is a through groove that passes through the vertical locking block 61. Two limiting plates 7 are horizontally arranged. The sliding sleeve 62 passes through the two limiting plates 7 vertically and is welded and fixed to the two limiting plates 7. The two limiting plates 7 and the transverse locking plate 5 are all provided with second U-shaped grooves. In this embodiment, the opening direction of the second U-shaped groove extends along the width direction of the bed, and the second U-shaped groove is also a through groove that passes through the transverse locking plate 5 and the limiting plate 7.

[0045] Two one-way components are provided between the two limiting plates 7, and the two one-way components are arranged opposite to each other. Each one-way component includes a limiting rod 8, a rotating wheel 9, and an adjusting rod 73. The limiting rod 8 is arranged vertically, and the upper end of the limiting rod 8 is fitted with the upper limiting plate 7 with a small clearance to ensure that the limiting rod 8 can rotate relative to the limiting plate 7. The lower end of the limiting rod 8 passes through the lower limiting plate 7 and extends below the lower limiting plate 7. The lower end of the limiting rod 8 is interference-fitted with a ratchet 81. The adjusting rod 73 passes vertically through the lower limiting plate 7, and the lower end of the adjusting rod 73 is hinged with a ratchet 74. A torsion spring is provided between the ratchet 74 and the adjusting rod 73. The two ratchet 74 respectively cooperate with the two ratchet 81 to form two ratchet 81 ratchet 74 mechanisms. An elastic ring 72 is provided between the adjusting rod 73 and the limiting plate 7. The elastic ring 72 is glued to the limiting plate 7 to increase the maximum static friction of the adjusting rod 73, so that the adjusting rod 73 will not slide down automatically in the natural state.

[0046] Both rotating wheels 9 are located between two limiting plates 7, and two limiting rods 8 pass vertically through the two rotating wheels 9 and are coaxial with the two rotating wheels 9 respectively. The rotating wheels 9 and the limiting rods 8 are interference-fitted, so that the rotating wheels 9 and the limiting rods 8 can rotate synchronously. There is a space between the two rotating wheels 9 for the belt body of the traction belt 2 to pass through. Multiple grooves 91 are provided on the rotating wheels 9 along the circumference. The diameter of the two rotating wheels 9, the shape and size of the grooves 91, and the distance between two adjacent grooves 91 are all the same, so that when the rotating wheels 9 rotate, the grooves 91 on the two rotating wheels 9 can correspond one by one.

[0047] Combination Figure 5 As shown, in this embodiment, the traction belt 2 is also fixed with several positioning protrusions 3 along its length. In this embodiment, the positioning protrusions 3 are spherical, and the diameter of the positioning protrusions 3 is greater than the thickness of the traction belt 2. The spherical positioning protrusions 3 are provided with through holes that penetrate the core of the sphere. Some of the threads that make up the traction belt 2 pass through the through holes to fix the positioning protrusions 3 to the traction belt 2.

[0048] The above descriptions are merely embodiments of this utility model. Commonly known technical solutions and / or characteristics are not described in detail here. It should be noted that those skilled in the art can make various modifications and improvements without departing from the technical solution of this utility model. These modifications and improvements should also be considered within the scope of protection of this utility model, and will not affect the effectiveness of the implementation of this utility model or the practicality of the patent. The scope of protection claimed in this application should be determined by the content of its claims, and the specific embodiments described in the specification can be used to interpret the content of the claims.

Claims

1. A postoperative neck protection and rehabilitation belt, characterized in that: It includes a support unit and two traction straps. The support unit is T-shaped and includes a support section, which is an elastic section, and has several strip-shaped grooves distributed along the width direction. The support section includes a head and neck support section and a shoulder support section. The width of the shoulder support section is greater than the width of the head and neck support section. The two traction straps are fixed on both sides of the head and neck support section.

2. The postoperative neck protection and rehabilitation belt according to claim 1, characterized in that: The support unit also includes an outer sleeve, which is fitted over the outside of the support and fixed to the traction belt.

3. The postoperative neck protection and rehabilitation belt according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also has two limiting units, each including a horizontal locking plate, a vertical locking block, a vertical adjustment component, and a limiting plate. The vertical adjustment component includes a support sleeve, a sliding sleeve, and a screw. The support sleeve is vertically fixed to the horizontal locking plate, and the sliding sleeve is located above the support sleeve and fixed to the vertical locking block. The upper end of the screw is rotatably engaged with the sliding sleeve, and the lower end is threadedly connected to the support sleeve. The vertical locking block has a first U-shaped groove with an upward opening, and the horizontal locking plate has a second U-shaped groove with a horizontal opening. The limiting plate is fixed to the sliding sleeve.

4. The postoperative neck protection and rehabilitation belt according to claim 3, characterized in that: The limiting plate is also provided with a second U-shaped groove, and all the openings of the U-shaped grooves face the same direction.

5. A postoperative neck protection and rehabilitation belt according to claim 3 or 4, characterized in that: The traction belt has several positioning protrusions along its length.

6. A postoperative neck protection and rehabilitation belt according to claim 5, characterized in that: Two one-way components are arranged opposite each other on the limiting plate. Each one-way component includes a limiting rod and a rotating wheel. The limiting rod is rotatably engaged with the limiting plate. The rotating wheel is coaxial with the limiting rod and fixed on the limiting rod. The rotating wheel is provided with several limiting grooves along the circumference. When the limiting grooves on the two rotating wheels are opposite each other, they form a passage gap for the positioning protrusion to pass through. The limiting rod is also coaxially fixed with a ratchet. The limiting plate is provided with ratchet teeth that engage with the ratchet.

7. A postoperative neck protection and rehabilitation belt according to claim 6, characterized in that: The one-way assembly also includes an adjusting rod, which slides vertically with the limiting plate. The ratchet is hinged to the lower end of the adjusting rod, and a torsion spring is provided between the ratchet and the adjusting rod.

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