Adjustable and Assembled Scoliosis Brace

Abstract

The present invention relates to an external orthopedic device for adolescent spinal scoliosis of the human body, specifically an adjustable modular spinal scoliosis brace, which is composed of a shoulder ring, a pelvic ring, an elastic plate and a support plate; the vertically arranged elastic plate detachably connects the rear part of the shoulder ring and the rear part of the pelvic ring, and the vertically arranged support plate detachably connects the front part of the shoulder ring and the front part of the pelvic ring. The elastic plate can ensure continuous pressure on the apical vertebra area, achieve dynamic and continuous pressure orthosis, and improve the orthosis effect. The shapes and sizes of the shoulder ring, the pelvic ring, the support plate and the elastic plate are obtained from the patient's CT scan data and are 3D printed in one piece according to the patient's body data. The present invention only contacts the key parts of the body, greatly reduces the coverage area of the trunk, increases the air permeability, reduces the volume and area of the brace, is easily covered by the clothes worn outside, is comfortable, beautiful, efficient, and is easily accepted and cooperated by children, and is easy to assemble and wear, improving the orthopedic ability of spinal scoliosis.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to an external orthopedic device for adolescent spinal scoliosis of the human body, and more particularly to an adjustable modular spinal scoliosis brace. Background Art

[0002] Adolescent spinal scoliosis is a relatively common spinal deformity during adolescence, with an incidence rate of about 0.3%. Early detection and early treatment can effectively prevent the aggravation of spinal deformity. However, the current surgical rate for spinal scoliosis is still high. The main reasons are not only the lack of sufficient attention, but also the poor treatment effect of the currently used braces. Braces such as Milwaukee, Boston, Lyon, and Wilmington were basically invented in the 1960s. After nearly 60 years of use, there have been few updates so far. In the past, they played a great role in the correction of spinal scoliosis, benefiting many children and avoiding surgical treatment. However, these braces have some drawbacks. Their orthopedic effect on adolescent spinal scoliosis is limited, and they cannot achieve complete individuation. It is difficult to determine the force application points for scoliosis orthosis by the braces, and they are uncomfortable and unaesthetic, making it difficult for parents and children to accept. Milwaukee can only guide the upper thoracic scoliosis and is difficult to effectively correct it. Therefore, it is necessary to apply new concepts and new technologies to find an external brace that is both comfortable and aesthetic and has a good orthopedic effect. Summary of the Invention

[0003] Based on the problems existing in the existing orthopedic braces, the purpose of the present invention is to provide an adjustable modular spinal scoliosis brace with good comfort, good orthopedic effect, easy combination and adaptation to individual differences.

[0004] The purpose of the present invention is achieved by the following technical solutions: an adjustable modular spinal scoliosis brace, characterized in that it is composed of a shoulder ring, a pelvic ring, an elastic plate and a support plate; the vertically arranged elastic plate detachably connects the rear part of the shoulder ring and the rear part of the pelvic ring, and the vertically arranged support plate detachably connects the front part of the shoulder ring and the front part of the pelvic ring.

[0005] The shoulder ring is adapted to the shape of the human shoulder position, and a plurality of screw holes are provided in the front and rear parts of the shoulder ring; the shoulder ring is used to fix the shoulder and adjust the shoulder balance.

[0006] The pelvic ring is adapted to the shape of the human pelvic position, and a plurality of pelvic ring screw holes are provided in the pelvic ring; the pelvic ring is mainly used to fix the pelvis and is the main fixed fulcrum of the brace.

[0007] A plurality of connection holes are provided at both ends of the elastic plate, and the connection holes are connected to the screw holes of the shoulder ring and the pelvic ring through screws to realize the detachable connection between the rear part of the shoulder ring and the rear part of the pelvic ring. An enlarged widened area is provided in the middle of the elastic plate, a transverse arc is provided in the enlarged widened area, and a vertical arc is provided on the side of the elastic plate.

[0008] Both ends of the support plate are provided with a plurality of connecting holes. The connecting holes of the support plate are connected to the screw holes of the shoulder ring and the pelvic ring through screws, realizing the detachable connection between the front part of the shoulder ring and the front part of the pelvic ring; the support plate is straight.

[0009] The convex side of the vertically-arc-shaped elastic plate protrudes backward towards the spine and chest (the highest point of the humpback). The widened and bulged area in the middle section of the elastic plate contacts and presses against the protruding chest. Through the conduction of the chest force, the scoliosis spine is corrected. At the same time, the rotation of the spine and the chest deformity are improved through the correction of the chest. The enlarged middle section of the elastic plate increases the contact area between the brace and the chest, preventing skin pressure sores, and at the same time increasing the orthopedic effect. The arc-shaped elastic plate can also ensure continuous pressure on the apical vertebra area, achieving continuous dynamic pressure orthosis and increasing the orthopedic effect. By fixing the pelvic ring, the shoulder ring, the vertically-connected support plate and the elastic plate at selectable connection points, the balance of the pelvis and shoulders can be controlled. The straight connecting plate is used for supporting the concave side of the scoliosis (in front of the chest, opposite to the elastic plate through the chest) to increase the orthopedic effect, and at the same time increase the fixing strength of the brace.

[0010] The shapes and sizes of the shoulder ring, the pelvic ring, the support plate and the elastic plate are all obtained from the patient's CT scan data and are 3D printed in one piece according to the patient's body data. The arc and pressure of the elastic plate are obtained by finite element analysis to ensure effective orthosis.

[0011] The brace provided by the present invention only contacts the key parts of the body, greatly reducing the coverage area of the trunk, increasing the air permeability, reducing the volume and area of the brace, and being easily covered by the clothes worn outside, achieving comfort, beauty, high efficiency, and being easily accepted and cooperated by children.

[0012] The present invention is invented on the basis of the inventor's many years of clinical experience, overcoming the defects of existing braces. This brace truly achieves individualized design and application for different types and severities of scoliosis. Great improvements have been made in the structure, while increasing the comfort, being easily accepted by children and parents, and being easily cooperated with for assembly and wearing, thereby improving the orthopedic ability of scoliosis. Description of the Drawings

[0013] Figure 1 is the front view of the shoulder ring of the present invention;

[0014] Figure 2 is the front view of the pelvic ring of the invention;

[0015] Figure 3 is the front view of the support plate of the invention;

[0016] Figure 4 is the front view of the elastic plate of the invention;

[0017] Figure 5Yes Figure 4 Side view of

[0018] Figure 6 Yes Figure 4 Sectional view taken along line A-A of

[0019] Figure 7 Schematic structural view of the present invention

[0020] Figure 8 Yes Figure 7 Right view of

[0021] Figure 9 Yes Figure 7 Left view of

[0022] Figure 10 General front view of human body wearing

[0023] Figure 11 General rear view of human body wearing

[0024] In the figure: 1 - shoulder ring, 101 - buckle strap, 102 - screw hole, 103 - shoulder strap, 2 - pelvic ring, 201 - pelvic ring buckle strap, 202 - pelvic ring screw hole, 3 - support plate, 301 - support plate connection hole, 4 - elastic plate, 401 - connection hole, 402 - widened and bulged area, 403 - horizontal arc, 404 - vertical arc. Detailed implementation mode

[0025] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the drawings and embodiments. As Figure 7 , Figure 8 and Figure 9 shown: An adjustable and assembled scoliosis brace, characterized in that: it is composed of a shoulder ring 1, a pelvic ring 2, an elastic plate 4 and a support plate 3; the vertically arranged elastic plate 4 detachably connects the rear part of the shoulder ring 1 and the rear part of the pelvic ring 2, and the vertically arranged support plate 3 detachably connects the front part of the shoulder ring 1 and the front part of the pelvic ring 2.

[0026] See Figure 1 ; The shoulder ring 1 is composed of the front and rear parts around the shoulder, and the shoulder ring 1 is adapted to the shape of the human shoulder position. It is formed by 3D printing in one piece according to the patient's data. A plurality of screw holes 102 are provided in the front and rear parts of the shoulder ring 1 for combined fixation with the connection holes 401 provided on the elastic plate and the support plate connection holes 301 provided on the support plate. The shoulder ring is used to fix the shoulder and adjust the shoulder balance. Shoulder straps 103 are provided on the left and right sides above the shoulder ring 1. The shoulder straps 103 are made of soft fabric and are used to limit the height of the shoulder ring, and the length is adjusted on the back (rear) of the shoulder strap. A vertical opening (vertically separated into left and right sides) is provided directly in front of the shoulder ring 1 for easy wearing, and a buckle strap 101 is provided at the vertical opening. After wearing, it is connected and fixed with the buckle strap 101.

[0027] See Figure 2 ; The pelvic ring 2 is adapted to the shape of the human pelvic position. There are multiple pelvic ring screw holes 202 at the front and rear of the pelvic ring 2, which are used for combined fixation with the connection holes 401 provided on the elastic plate and the support plate connection holes 301 provided on the support plate. There is a vertical opening (vertically separated into left and right sides) directly in front of the pelvic ring 2 for easy wearing. There is a pelvic ring buckle 201 at the vertical opening, and after wearing, it is connected and fixed with the pelvic ring buckle 101. The function of the pelvic ring is to fix the pelvis and is formed by 3D printing in one piece according to the patient's data.

[0028] See Figure 4 、 Figure 5 and Figure 6 ; Connection holes 401 are provided at the upper and lower ends of the elastic plate 4. The connection holes 401 are connected to the screw holes 102 and the pelvic ring screw holes 202 by screws, realizing a detachable connection between the rear part of the shoulder ring 1 and the rear part of the pelvic ring 2. There is a widened and bulged area in the middle of the elastic plate 4. A transverse arc 403 is provided in the widened and bulged area, and the side surface of the elastic plate 4 is a vertical arc 404. The two-way arcs of the transverse arc and the vertical arc match the prominent rib cage. The vertical arc 404 on the side surface of the elastic plate 4 abuts against the convex side of the body and is used to exert pressure on the convex chest for orthopedic correction. The elastic plate 4 is formed by 3D printing in one piece according to the patient's body data. The arc of the transverse arc of the elastic plate and the arc of the vertical arc and the force deformation are determined according to the magnitude of the required orthopedic force analyzed.

[0029] See Figure 3 ; Support plate connection holes 301 are provided at the upper and lower ends of the support plate 3. The support plate connection holes 301 are connected to the screw holes 102 and the pelvic ring screw holes 202 by screws, realizing a detachable connection between the front part of the shoulder ring 1 and the front part of the pelvic ring 2. The support plate 3 is straight and is mainly used for supporting the concave side of the scoliosis. The support plate is formed by 3D printing in one piece.

[0030] Figure 10 and Figure 11 show a general schematic diagram of a human body wearing the present invention; the shoulder ring is worn on the human shoulder, the pelvic ring is worn on the human pelvis, the elastic plate is located on the back of the human body, the two-way arcs of the transverse arc and the vertical arc match the prominent rib cage, and the vertical arc 404 abuts against the convex side of the body and is used to exert pressure on the convex chest for orthopedic correction; the support plate is located at the sunken chest part in front of the human body and plays a supporting role up and down, corresponding to the elastic plate on the rear side of the chest.

Claims

1. An adjustable and assembled scoliosis brace, characterized in that: It is composed of a shoulder loop (1), a pelvic loop (2), an elastic plate (4) and a support plate (3); the vertically arranged elastic plate (4) detachably connects the rear part of the shoulder loop (1) and the rear part of the pelvic loop (2), and the vertically arranged support plate (3) detachably connects the front part of the shoulder loop (1) and the front part of the pelvic loop (2); The middle part of the elastic plate (4) is provided with a widened bulging area (402), the widened bulging area (402) is provided with a transverse arc (403), and the side surface of the elastic plate (4) is a vertical arc (404); The shoulder loop (1) is composed of the front and rear parts around the shoulder, the shoulder loop (1) is adapted to the shape of the human shoulder position, and a plurality of screw holes (102) are provided in the front and rear parts of the shoulder loop (1); Shoulder straps (103) are provided on the upper left and right sides above the shoulder loop (1); a vertical opening is provided directly in front of the shoulder loop (1), and a buckle strap (101) is provided at the vertical opening; The pelvic loop (2) is adapted to the shape of the human pelvic position, and a plurality of pelvic loop screw holes (202) are provided in the front and rear parts of the pelvic loop (2); a vertical opening is provided directly in front of the pelvic loop (2), and a pelvic loop buckle strap (201) is provided at the vertical opening; The support plate (3) is straight; The vertical arc (404) abuts against the convex side of the body, and the support plate (3) is located at the sunken thoracic part in front of the human body.

2. The adjustable and assembled scoliosis brace according to claim 1, characterized in that: Connection holes (401) are provided at the upper and lower ends of the elastic plate (4), and the connection holes (401) are connected to the screw holes (102) and the pelvic loop screw holes (202) by screws to realize the detachable connection between the rear part of the shoulder loop (1) and the rear part of the pelvic loop (2).

3. The adjustable and assembled scoliosis brace according to claim 2, characterized in that: Support plate connection holes (301) are provided at the upper and lower ends of the support plate (3), and the support plate connection holes (301) are connected to the screw holes (102) and the pelvic loop screw holes (202) by screws to realize the detachable connection between the front part of the shoulder loop (1) and the front part of the pelvic loop (2).

4. An adjustable and assembled scoliosis brace according to any one of claims 1-3, characterized in that: The shapes and sizes of the shoulder loop (1), the pelvic loop (2), the support plate (3) and the elastic plate (4) are all obtained from the patient's CT scan data and are 3D printed in one piece according to the patient's body data.

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