A thoracolumbar spine treatment and rehabilitation brace

Abstract

The present invention discloses a thoracolumbar vertebra treatment rehabilitation brace, comprising a back support structure, a front chest support structure, a leg fixing structure and a super joint connection structure; the front chest support structure is connected to the back support structure and together encloses a thoracolumbar vertebra clamping area; the leg fixing structure is connected to the back support structure and is used to be fixed to the outside of the leg; the super joint connection structure connects the back support structure and the leg fixing structure, so that the gravity of the upper body of the human body can be transmitted to the human body's legs through the super joint connection structure to support the gravity of the upper body of the human body. The present invention can transfer the gravity of the upper body, which can greatly reduce the difficulty of the patient's movement, help speed up the traditional rehabilitation training process, and thus accelerate the rehabilitation process of thoracolumbar compression fractures.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the technical field of therapeutic rehabilitation devices, and in particular to a thoracolumbar vertebra therapeutic rehabilitation brace. Background Art

[0002] Patients with thoracolumbar compression fractures complain of back pain and fear of movement, which can hinder standing and walking. In addition, long-term bed rest can easily lead to complications such as bedsores and osteoporosis, which are not conducive to the patient's recovery. Therefore, after 6 to 7 weeks of treatment, the patient should be organized to stand and walk in an orderly manner according to the patient's recovery. However, with traditional treatment and rehabilitation braces, patients cannot control the point of force when standing upright due to pain, causing difficulty in walking, which in turn hinders the progress of rehabilitation training and affects the patient's rehabilitation effect. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a special thoracolumbar brace to reduce the difficulty of patients standing up and walking, assist rehabilitation training, and reduce the workload of medical staff. Summary of the invention

[0003] In view of the deficiencies in the above-mentioned technologies, the present invention provides a thoracolumbar vertebra treatment and rehabilitation brace, which aims to improve the function of the traditional thoracolumbar vertebra treatment and rehabilitation brace to better facilitate the patient's rehabilitation.

[0004] The technical solution adopted by the present invention to solve its technical problem is:

[0005] The present invention provides a thoracolumbar vertebra treatment and rehabilitation brace, comprising:

[0006] Back support structure;

[0007] A front chest support structure connected to the back support structure to form a thoracolumbar clamping area;

[0008] a leg fixing structure connected to the back supporting structure and used for fixing to the outside of the leg; and,

[0009] The super-joint connection structure connects the back support structure and the leg fixing structure, so that the gravity of the upper body of the human body can be transmitted to the legs of the human body through the super-joint connection structure to support the gravity of the upper body of the human body.

[0010] Optionally, the super-joint connection structure includes a waist-hip connection component connected to the back support structure, and a hip-leg clamping component connected to the waist-hip connection component, the waist-hip connection component is used to abut against the waist and buttocks of the human body, and the hip-leg clamping component is used to clamp the hips and legs of the human body.

[0011] Optionally, the waist-hip connection component comprises:

[0012] A first connecting plate is connected to the back supporting structure and is extended in the up-down direction, and is used to extend from the waist to the buttocks of the human body to support the waist and buttocks of the human body;

[0013] The hip-leg clamping assembly comprises a transition connecting plate connected to the first connecting plate, and a leg clamping mechanism connected to the transition connecting plate, wherein the leg clamping mechanism is used for clamping and fixing the leg of a human body.

[0014] Optionally, the transition connecting plate is bent and connected to the first connecting plate;

[0015] The leg clamping mechanism includes two second connecting plates respectively arranged at both ends of the transition connecting plate. The second connecting plates are extended in the up-down direction and respectively located at both sides of the first connecting plate for supporting the buttocks and legs of the human body.

[0016] Optionally, two first connecting plates are provided; the transition connecting plates include a first transition plate connecting one first connecting plate and one second connecting plate, and a second transition plate connecting another first connecting plate and another second connecting plate.

[0017] Optionally, the leg fixing structure includes a left leg fixing assembly and a right leg fixing assembly, and the left leg fixing assembly and the right leg fixing assembly both include a leg supporting plate connected to the second connecting plate, and a leg binding strap provided on the leg supporting plate.

[0018] Optionally, the back support structure includes a first back support plate, and a mimetic airbag provided on one side of the first back support plate close to the thoracic and lumbar clamping area;

[0019] The first connecting plate is connected to the first back supporting plate.

[0020] Optionally, the back support structure comprises:

[0021] a first back support plate;

[0022] A mimetic airbag, arranged on one side of the first back support plate close to the thoracic and lumbar clamping area;

[0023] a second back support plate connected to the first back support plate and forming an interlayer with the first back support plate; and

[0024] a first pressure regulating airbag, connecting the first back support plate and the second back support plate and located in the interlayer;

[0025] The first connecting plate is connected to the second back supporting plate.

[0026] Optionally, the front chest support structure comprises a front chest support plate connected to the second back support plate, and a second pressure regulating airbag provided on one side of the front chest support plate close to the thoracic and lumbar clamping area;

[0027] The second back support plate and the front chest support plate are connected by a cable tie.

[0028] Optionally, a shoulder strap is further provided at the upper end of the thoracic and lumbar clamping area, and the shoulder strap connects the second back support plate and the front chest support plate; and / or,

[0029] The first pressure regulating airbag and the second pressure regulating airbag are integrally arranged.

[0030] In the technical solution provided by the present invention, a back support structure and a front chest support structure are provided to enclose a lumbar and thoracic clamping area for clamping on the upper body of the patient to support the upper body of the human body; a super-joint connection structure is provided to connect the back support structure, the front chest support structure and the leg fixing structure, so that the gravity of the upper body of the human body can be transmitted to the legs of the human body through the super-joint connection structure to support the gravity of the upper body of the human body, so that the patient can transfer the gravity of the upper body when getting up and walking, which can greatly reduce the difficulty of the patient's movement, help to speed up the traditional rehabilitation training process, and further accelerate the rehabilitation process of thoracic and lumbar compression fractures. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0031] Figure 1 It is a structural schematic diagram of an embodiment of a thoracolumbar vertebra treatment and rehabilitation brace provided by the present invention;

[0032] Figure 2 yes Figure 1 A schematic structural diagram of the thoracolumbar vertebra treatment and rehabilitation brace from another perspective;

[0033] Figure 3 yes Figure 1 A front view of the thoracolumbar spine treatment and rehabilitation brace described in;

[0034] Figure 4 yes Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the cross-sectional structure of the thoracolumbar vertebra treatment and rehabilitation brace described in the figure.

[0035] Description of Figure Numbers:

[0036] Label name Label name 100 Thoracolumbar spine rehabilitation brace 4 Super joint connection structure 1 Back support structure 41 First connecting plate 11 First back support plate 42 First transition plate 12 Mimic airbag 43 Second transition plate 13 Second back support plate 44 Second connecting plate 14 First pressure regulating airbag 5 Leg fixing structure 2 Front chest support structure 51 Leg support board 21 Front chest support plate 52 Leg straps 3 Shoulder Straps DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] The present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings so that those skilled in the art can implement the invention with reference to the description.

[0038] Patients with thoracolumbar compression fractures complain of back pain and fear of movement, which can hinder standing and walking. In addition, long-term bed rest can easily lead to complications such as bedsores and osteoporosis, which are not conducive to the patient's recovery. Therefore, after 6 to 7 weeks of treatment, the patients should be organized to stand and walk in an orderly manner according to their recovery. However, with traditional therapeutic rehabilitation braces, patients cannot control the point of force when standing upright due to pain, which makes it difficult to walk, hinders the progress of rehabilitation training, and affects the patient's rehabilitation effect. Therefore, there is an urgent need for a special thoracolumbar brace to reduce the difficulty of patients getting up and walking, assist in rehabilitation training, and reduce the workload of medical staff. In view of this, the present invention provides a thoracolumbar therapeutic rehabilitation brace. Figures 1 to 4 This is an embodiment of the thoracolumbar vertebra treatment and rehabilitation brace provided by the present invention.

[0039] See also Figure 1 and Figure 2 In this embodiment, the thoracolumbar spine treatment and rehabilitation brace 100 includes a back support structure 1, a front chest support structure 2, a leg fixing structure 5 and a super joint connection structure 4; the back support structure 1 is used to support the patient's back; the front chest support structure 2 is connected to the back support structure 1, and together encloses a thoracolumbar spine clamping area, which is used to abut against the front chest of the human body to support the upper body of the human body together with the back support structure 1; the leg fixing structure 5 is connected to the back support structure 1 and is used to be fixed to the outside of the leg; the super joint connection structure 4 connects the back support structure 1 and the leg fixing structure 5, so that the gravity of the upper body of the human body can be transmitted to the legs of the human body through the super joint connection structure 4 to support the gravity of the upper body of the human body.

[0040] In the technical solution provided by the present invention, a back support structure 1 and a front chest support structure 2 are provided to enclose a lumbar and thoracic clamping area for clamping on the upper body of the patient to support the upper body of the human body; a super-joint connection structure 4 is provided to connect the back support structure 1, the front chest support structure 2 and the leg fixing structure 5, so that the gravity of the upper body of the human body can be transmitted to the legs of the human body through the super-joint connection structure 4 to support the gravity of the upper body of the human body, so that the patient can transfer the gravity of the upper body when getting up and walking, which can greatly reduce the difficulty of the patient's movement, help to speed up the traditional rehabilitation training process, and then accelerate the rehabilitation process of thoracic and lumbar compression fractures.

[0041] There are many ways to set up the super-joint connection structure 4. In one embodiment, the super-joint connection structure 4 includes a waist-hip connection component connected to the back support structure 1, and a hip-leg clamping component connected to the waist-hip connection component, wherein the waist-hip connection component is used to abut against the waist and buttocks of the human body, and the hip-leg clamping component is used to clamp the buttocks and legs of the human body. The support of the back support structure 1 and the front chest support structure 2 of the upper body is extended to the waist and buttocks of the human body through the waist-hip connection component, and further extended to the legs of the human body through the hip-leg clamping component to support the upper body of the patient, and the support of the back, waist, buttocks and legs are all supported by different support structures, so that the flexibility of the thoracolumbar treatment and rehabilitation brace 100 can be better, so as to be more in line with the activity of the human joints and make the patient more comfortable to wear.

[0042] Furthermore, the waist-hip connection assembly includes a first connection plate 41, which is connected to the back support structure 1 and extends in the up-down direction, and is used to extend from the waist of the human body to the buttocks of the human body to support the waist and buttocks of the human body; the hip-leg clamping assembly includes a transition connection plate connected to the first connection plate 41, and a leg clamping mechanism connected to the transition connection plate, and the leg clamping mechanism is used to clamp and fix the human body's legs. Because the lower body of the human body, that is, the legs, are separated into the left leg and the right leg, in order to facilitate the patient to walk, the leg support uses a leg clamping mechanism to clamp the left and right sides of the human body's legs, so as to be more convenient for the patient to use.

[0043] For further information, see Figure 1 and Figure 4 The transition connecting plate is bent, and when the thoracolumbar vertebra treatment and rehabilitation brace 100 is worn on a human body, the transition connecting plate is just located at the waist of the human body to support the waist; the transition connecting plate is connected to the first connecting plate 41; the leg clamping mechanism includes two second connecting plates 44 respectively arranged at both ends of the transition connecting plate, the second connecting plates 44 are extended in the up and down directions and are respectively located on both sides of the first connecting plate 41, and the second connecting plates 44 are abutted against the outer side of the human body's thighs to support the human body's buttocks and legs. The transition connecting plate extends from the back to the side of the waist, and connects the first connecting plate 41 and the second connecting plate 44, so that the support for the upper body of the human body can be transmitted to the legs, so that the legs can support the human body to stand upright, which helps the patient recover faster and relieves the pain of the patient standing upright.

[0044] In order to make the legs support the human body more balanced, two first connecting plates 41 may be provided; the transition connecting plates include a first transition plate 42 connecting one first connecting plate 41 and one second connecting plate 44, and a second transition plate 43 connecting another first connecting plate 41 and another second connecting plate 44. In this way, the left leg and the right leg can support the human body more evenly, so that the patient can walk more stably.

[0045] Accordingly, see Figure 2 and Figure 3 The leg fixing structure 5 includes a left leg fixing component and a right leg fixing component, and the left leg fixing component and the right leg fixing component both include a leg support plate 51 connected to the second connecting plate 44, and a leg strap 52 arranged on the leg support plate 51. The leg support plate 51 is arranged to cover the thigh of the human body, with one side open to facilitate the placement of the leg. The leg support is fixed to the leg through the leg strap 52 for easy wearing, and it is also convenient to adjust the tightness of the fixation to form a rigid body fixation, so that part of the gravity of the upper body is transmitted to the leg through the second connecting plate 44 for auxiliary support.

[0046] The super-joint connection structure 4 can effectively support the upper body and transmit the upper body gravity to the shoulders, legs and other non-affected parts through the frame steel structure, thereby reducing the use of the affected waist and back muscles and reducing the extra pressure on the muscles of the fractured part of the patient, thereby reducing the pain caused by the stretching and contraction of the waist and back muscles during rehabilitation training. The super-joint connection structure 4 can also form an effective mechanical support for the waist, back and buttocks, and the second connecting plate 44 can prevent the legs from lateral deflection and movement. Multiple aspects work together to strengthen the patient's movement coordination, reduce the difficulty of the patient's movement, help rehabilitation training, and accelerate the recovery process of thoracic and lumbar compression fractures.

[0047] The back support structure 1 can be arranged in various forms. In one embodiment, the back support structure 1 includes a first back support plate 11, and a mimetic airbag 12 arranged on the first back support plate 11 near the thoracolumbar clamping area. The mimetic airbag 12 is provided with an inflation valve, and the mimetic airbag 12 can be inflated by an inflation tool to adjust the comfort of the patient; the first connecting plate 41 is connected to the first back support plate 11. The mimetic airbag 12 can imitate the physiological curvature of the human body, and after being inflated, it can provide good support and protection for the spine, and play a role in treating thoracolumbar compression fractures.

[0048] In another embodiment, the back support structure 1 includes, in addition to the first back support plate 11 and the mimetic airbag 12, a second back support plate 13 and a first pressure regulating airbag 14; the second back support plate 13 is connected to the first back support plate 11, and a sandwich is formed between the second back support plate 11 and the first back support plate 11; the first pressure regulating airbag 14 is connected to the first back support plate 11 and the second back support plate 13, and is located in the sandwich; the first connecting plate 41 is connected to the second back support plate 13. An inflation valve is also provided on the first pressure regulating airbag 14, and the first pressure regulating airbag 14 can be inflated by an inflation tool, so that the first connecting plate 41 can fit the human body better, and the pressure in the airbag can be changed to make the thoracolumbar spine treatment and rehabilitation brace 100 more suitable for different patient groups. In addition, the mimetic airbag 12, the first pressure regulating airbag 14 and the second pressure regulating airbag can be disassembled and replaced, and can be customized and replaced as needed, so that they have a wider range of applicable people and are more convenient to clean.

[0049] Similarly, the front chest support structure 2 can be arranged in various forms. The front chest support structure 2 includes a front chest support plate 21 connected to the second back support plate 13, and a second pressure regulating airbag provided on the side of the front chest support plate 21 close to the thoracic and lumbar clamping area; the second back support plate 13 and the front chest support plate 21 are connected by a cable tie. The front chest support structure 2 and the back support structure 1 work together to clamp the upper body of the human body to stabilize the thoracic spine.

[0050] In one embodiment, the first pressure regulating airbag 14 and the second pressure regulating airbag can be separately arranged to adjust the pressure of the front chest and the back respectively. In another embodiment, the first pressure regulating airbag 14 and the second pressure regulating airbag can also be arranged in one piece to be tied to the human body in a full circle to make the tie more secure.

[0051] A shoulder strap 3 is also provided at the upper end of the thoracolumbar clamping area, and the shoulder strap 3 connects the second back support plate 13 and the front chest support plate 21 to prevent the thoracolumbar treatment and rehabilitation brace 100 from sliding down and also share the pressure.

[0052] Specifically, the method of using the thoracic and lumbar spine treatment rehabilitation brace 100 is as follows: when using it, the patient lies on the treatment bed in a side-lying position with the left chest at the bottom, the strap between the second back support plate 13 and the front chest support plate 21 is opened, the second pressure regulating airbag is passed from the back of the patient through the bottom of the left chest, the front chest support structure 2 and the back support structure 1 are closed, and the buckle strap is used to complete the pre-fixation work, and then the patient lies flat on the treatment bed in a supine position, the patient's legs are placed on the leg support plate 51 of the leg fixing structure 5, the leg strap 525 is used to complete the fixation of the patient's legs, and the shoulder strap 3 is overlapped for pre-fixation. Help the patient to sit up, adjust the shoulder strap 3 so that the simulated airbag 12 of the back support structure 1 is aligned with the diseased part of the thoracic and lumbar spine, use an inflation tool to connect the airbag inflation valve, inflate and tighten the first pressure regulating airbag 14 and the simulated airbag 12, use the adjusting airbag inflation valve to put the patient in a suitable pressure state, and the overall wearing operation is completed.

[0053] The present invention plays an important role in the clinical diagnosis and treatment of thoracolumbar compression fractures, especially in the process of early rehabilitation training for patients. The thoracolumbar treatment rehabilitation brace 100 provided by the present invention can effectively support the upper body of the patient, unload and transfer part of the gravity of the upper body, and reduce the strength of the back muscles used by the patient during rehabilitation training, thereby reducing the pain sensation in the affected part of the patient caused by the stretching and contraction of the back muscles, reducing the difficulty of movement, improving the quality of rehabilitation training, and avoiding many complications caused by bed rest, such as bedsores, osteoporosis, lung infections, etc.

[0054] Although the embodiments of the present invention have been disclosed as above, they are not limited to the applications listed in the specification and implementation modes. They can be fully applied to various fields suitable for the present invention. For those familiar with the art, additional modifications can be easily implemented. Therefore, without departing from the general concept defined by the claims and the scope of equivalents, the present invention is not limited to the specific details and the illustrations shown and described herein.

Claims

1. A thoracolumbar spine treatment and rehabilitation brace, characterized in that: include: Back support structure; A front chest support structure connected to the back support structure to form a thoracolumbar clamping area; A leg fixing structure connected to the back supporting structure and used for fixing to the outside of the leg; as well as A super-joint connection structure, connecting the back support structure and the leg fixing structure, so that the gravity of the upper body of the human body can be transmitted to the legs of the human body through the super-joint connection structure to support the gravity of the upper body of the human body; The super-joint connection structure comprises a waist-hip connection component connected to the back support structure, and a hip-leg clamping component connected to the waist-hip connection component, wherein the waist-hip connection component is used to abut against the waist and hip of a human body, and the hip-leg clamping component is used to clamp the hip and leg of a human body; the waist-hip connection component comprises a first connection plate, which is connected to the back support structure and is extended in the up-down direction, and is used to extend from the waist of a human body to the hip of a human body, so as to support the waist and hip of a human body, and the support of the back support structure and the front chest support structure of the upper body is extended to the waist and hip of the human body through the waist-hip connection component, and the support is extended to the legs of the human body through the hip-leg clamping component, so as to support the upper body of the patient; The hip-leg clamping assembly includes a transition connecting plate connected to the first connecting plate, and a leg clamping mechanism connected to the transition connecting plate, wherein the leg clamping mechanism is used to clamp and fix to the human leg, and the transition connecting plate is bent.

2. The thoracolumbar vertebra treatment and rehabilitation brace according to claim 1, characterized in that: The leg clamping mechanism includes two second connecting plates respectively arranged at both ends of the transition connecting plate. The second connecting plates are extended in the up-down direction and respectively located at both sides of the first connecting plate for supporting the buttocks and legs of the human body.

3. The thoracolumbar vertebra treatment and rehabilitation brace according to claim 2, characterized in that: Two first connecting plates are provided; the transition connecting plates include a first transition plate connecting one first connecting plate and one second connecting plate, and a second transition plate connecting another first connecting plate and another second connecting plate.

4. The thoracolumbar vertebra treatment and rehabilitation brace according to claim 3, characterized in that: The leg fixing structure includes a left leg fixing assembly and a right leg fixing assembly, and the left leg fixing assembly and the right leg fixing assembly both include a leg supporting plate connected to the second connecting plate, and a leg binding belt arranged on the leg supporting plate.

5. The thoracolumbar vertebra treatment and rehabilitation brace according to claim 4, characterized in that: The leg support plate is arranged to wrap around the thigh of the human body, with one side open, and the leg support plate is fixed to the leg by a leg strap to form a rigid body fixation, so that part of the gravity of the upper body is transmitted to the leg through the second connecting plate for auxiliary support.

6. The thoracolumbar vertebra treatment and rehabilitation brace according to claim 1, characterized in that: The back support structure includes a first back support plate, and a mimetic airbag provided on one side of the first back support plate close to the thoracic and lumbar clamping area; The first connecting plate is connected to the first back supporting plate.

7. The thoracolumbar vertebra treatment and rehabilitation brace according to claim 1, characterized in that: The back support structure comprises: a first back support plate; A mimetic airbag, arranged on one side of the first back support plate close to the thoracic and lumbar clamping area; a second back support plate connected to the first back support plate and forming an interlayer with the first back support plate; and a first pressure regulating airbag, connecting the first back support plate and the second back support plate and located in the interlayer; The first connecting plate is connected to the second back supporting plate.

8. The thoracolumbar vertebra treatment and rehabilitation brace according to claim 7, characterized in that: The front chest support structure includes a front chest support plate connected to the second back support plate, and a second pressure regulating airbag provided on one side of the front chest support plate close to the thoracic and lumbar clamping area; The second back support plate and the front chest support plate are connected by a cable tie.

9. The thoracolumbar vertebra treatment and rehabilitation brace according to claim 8, characterized in that: The upper end of the thoracolumbar clamping area is also provided with a shoulder strap, and the shoulder strap connects the second back support plate and the front chest support plate; and / or, The first pressure regulating airbag and the second pressure regulating airbag are integrally arranged.

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