Thoracolumbar spinal instrumentation

Abstract

A conventional orthotic appliance is made of soft synthetic resin and flexible polycarbonate as a raw material, and is structured by adjusting a rubber belt along the outer periphery of a patient's body. Therefore, the up-and-down adjustment of the orthotic appliance based on the height of the patient is not considered, and since the constituent parts are all integrally structured, it does not correspond to the configuration of each body of the patient. The present invention relates to a thoracolumbar appliance, which is composed of pads and belts so as to be tightly wrapped around the front and left and right sides and the back of the chest and abdomen of a patient. The structure is such that left and right outer chest pads of a substantially curved shape, left and right up-and-down adjustment rods which are connected to the base portions of the left and right outer chest pads so as to be freely adjustable in up-and-down direction, left and right outer lower abdominal pads of a substantially curved shape, and a back pad of a certain width. Furthermore, these parts are structured so as to be tightly wrapped around the outer periphery of the chest and abdomen of the patient by means of left and right up-and-down back belts, a chest connecting belt, an abdominal connecting belt, and the like.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This invention relates to a thoracolumbar device for limiting flexion of the thoracolumbar spine and maintaining an extended position. Background Technology

[0002] In the past, orthotic devices were sometimes used in the treatment of osteoporosis or vertebral compression fractures. These devices were generally made according to the shape of the patient's torso, and sometimes, depending on the individual's body type, devices made of elastic or soft materials were used.

[0003] As such an orthodontic device, a medical orthodontic device is proposed, which is formed from a plate-shaped soft synthetic resin and is configured to completely surround the front and back of the body from the chest to the abdomen and waist when worn. The front and back of the body are composed of a soft frame body that can be separated or bent freely and is easy to wear. In order to maintain these shapes, a flexible core made of polycarbonate or the like is built in, so as to create a close-fitting feeling when worn. At the same time, it forcibly restrains the body into a certain posture, thus giving it the function of an orthodontic tool. It can provide stability in the medical function of correction, as well as comfort when worn and aesthetics when worn in public.

[0004] Patent Document 1: Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2013-215246 Summary of the Invention

[0005] The technical problem that the invention aims to solve

[0006] Generally, if orthodontic appliances used for the treatment of severe conditions such as osteoporosis and vertebral compression fractures are not conforming to the patient's trunk shape, not only will the desired corrective effect not be achieved, but the excessive tightness and eccentric load on the body caused by the appliance will not only have adverse effects on the bones, but will also cause various problems such as circulatory disorders or skin problems due to pressure on the skin contact surface. The following prior art documents have been disclosed to eliminate these drawbacks.

[0007] The corrective device described in Patent Document 1 is made of soft synthetic resin and flexible polycarbonate. The corrective device is worn on the body with a rubber band, which can be worn along the outer periphery of the patient's body. By adjusting the rubber band, the waist can be corrected to a size and shape corresponding to the patient.

[0008] However, it did not take into account the vertical adjustment of the corrective device based on the patient's height difference. Therefore, although it is supposed to be worn around the waist, the size up to the abdomen results in the disadvantage that the original corrective treatment cannot be fully performed. In addition, since the structure of the corrective device is to connect and fix the various components as a whole, it cannot be adjusted separately at the chest and abdomen to correspond to the individual body of the patient.

[0009] Thus, traditional orthodontic devices are no longer suitable for the trunk shapes of patients with different body types.

[0010] The present invention was made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and its purpose is to provide a thoracolumbar spine device that is configured to fit snugly around the body shape of each patient, fix and hold the affected part of the body in the best position from the waist to the chest, and prevent adverse conditions such as burden on the skin due to excessive compression.

[0011] Technical solutions for solving the problem

[0012] In order to solve the above-mentioned existing technical problems, the thoracolumbar spine device involved in the present invention is characterized by adopting the following structure, which enables it to tightly wrap around the front, left and right sides, and back of the patient's chest and abdomen.

[0013] That is, it consists of the following structure: a left lateral chest pad, which is generally curved and abuts against the front left side of the patient's chest; a left upper back lining strap, which is continuously attached to its end to secure the left lateral chest pad around the chest; a left lower lateral abdomen pad, which is generally curved and abuts against the left side of the patient's waist; a left lower back lining strap, which is continuously attached to its end to secure the left lower lateral abdomen pad around the waist; a left up-down adjustment rod, which connects the base of the left lateral chest pad and the base of the left lower lateral abdomen pad by sliding up and down freely; a right lateral chest pad, which is generally curved and abuts against the front right side of the patient's chest; a right upper back lining strap, which is continuously attached to its end to secure the right lateral chest pad around the chest; a right lower lateral abdomen pad, which is generally curved and abuts against the right side of the patient's waist; a right lower back lining strap, which is continuously attached to its end to secure the right lower lateral abdomen pad around the waist; and a right up-down adjustment rod, which connects the base of the left lateral chest pad and the base of the left lower lateral abdomen pad by sliding up and down freely. The base of the right lateral chest pad and the base of the right lateral lower abdomen pad are connected seamlessly; a chest connecting band securely connects the opposite ends of the left and right lateral chest pads; an abdominal connecting band securely connects the opposite ends of the left and right lateral lower abdomen pads; and a back pad of a certain width, which wraps around the front of the lower abdomen corresponding to the patient's waist to the back, and is configured such that two protruding portions are respectively provided at the upper and lower ends of the back pad, one on the left and one on the right. The lower protruding part, the upper right protruding part, and the lower right protruding part are respectively connected to the front end of the upper left back lining, the lower left protruding part to the front end of the lower left back lining, the upper right protruding part to the front end of the upper right back lining, and the lower right protruding part to the front end of the lower right back lining, which can be detachably connected to each other. The left outer chest pad, the left outer lower abdomen pad, the right outer chest pad, the right outer lower abdomen pad, and the back lining pad can be used to tightly wrap around the outer periphery of the patient's chest and abdomen.

[0014] Furthermore, the thoracolumbar device is characterized in that the inner side of the thoracolumbar device that comes into contact with the patient's body is composed of the following components for cushioning purposes.

[0015] That is, the thoracolumbar spine device is characterized in that the inner side of the thoracolumbar spine device is composed of the following components: a left inner chest pad, which is flexible and can be easily attached to the inner side of the left outer chest pad; a left inner lower abdomen pad, which is flexible and can be easily attached to the inner side of the left outer lower abdomen pad; a right inner chest pad, which is flexible and can be easily attached to the inner side of the right outer chest pad; and a right inner lower abdomen pad, which is flexible and can be easily attached to the inner side of the right outer lower abdomen pad.

[0016] The effects of the invention

[0017] According to embodiment 1 of the present invention, the thoracolumbar spine device, in order to tightly wrap around the front, left and right sides, and back of the patient's chest and abdomen, comprises the following structure: a left external chest pad, which is generally curved and abuts against the front left side of the patient's chest; a left upper back lining strap, which is continuously provided with its end to secure the left external chest pad around the chest; a left external lower abdomen pad, which is generally curved and abuts against the left side of the patient's waist; a left lower back lining strap, which is continuously provided with its end to secure the left external lower abdomen pad around the waist; a left upper and lower adjustment rod, which connects the base of the left external chest pad and the base of the left external lower abdomen pad by stepless adjustment through sliding up and down; a right external chest pad, which is generally curved and abuts against the front right side of the patient's chest; a right upper back lining strap, which is continuously provided with its end to secure the right external chest pad around the chest; a right external lower abdomen pad, which is generally curved and abuts against the right side of the patient's waist; a right lower back lining strap, which is continuously provided with its end to secure the right external chest pad around the chest; a right external lower abdomen pad, which is generally curved and abuts against the right side of the patient's waist; a right lower back lining strap, which is continuously provided with its end to secure the right external lower abdomen pad around the chest; a left ... A pad is continuously attached to the waist and its ends; a right up-down adjustment rod freely connects the base of the right external chest pad and the base of the right external lower abdomen pad; a chest connecting band freely connects the opposite ends of the left and right external chest pads; an abdominal connecting band freely connects the opposite ends of the left and right external lower abdomen pads; and a back pad of a certain width, which wraps around the front of the lower abdomen corresponding to the patient's waist to the back, and is configured such that, through the back pad... The pad has two protruding parts at the top and bottom of each end, and the upper left protruding part is connected to the front end of the upper left back lining, the lower left protruding part is connected to the front end of the lower left back lining, the upper right protruding part is connected to the front end of the upper right back lining, and the lower right protruding part is connected to the front end of the lower right back lining. This allows the left outer chest pad, left outer lower abdomen pad, right outer chest pad, right outer lower abdomen pad, and back lining to tightly wrap around the outer periphery of the patient's chest and abdomen, thus achieving the following effects.

[0018] In other words, the thoracolumbar spine device of the present invention, because its main components such as the left and right outer chest pads, left and right lower abdominal pads, and back pads are connected by straps or left and right up and down adjustment rods, constitutes multiple lumbar spine device components of various shapes that are suitable for various parts of the body, thereby improving adaptability to the body. Moreover, these pad components are connected as corresponding connecting parts via up and down adjustment rods or straps, which has the effect of easily adapting to different body shapes and being able to perform the function of the thoracolumbar spine device smoothly and reliably. In particular, the components of multiple pads can easily match the body shape of the patient from the waist to the chest, thereby achieving the effect of optimal body fixation and maintenance treatment. At the same time, it has the effect that even if the body position and posture change according to the patient's wearing of the device and the adaptability of the device becomes chaotic, appropriate compression treatment can be performed without excessive pressure on the abdomen and chest by means of the straps and up and down adjustment rods of the connecting technology.

[0019] Furthermore, according to embodiment 2 of the present invention, the thoracolumbar spine device, having soft left inner chest pads, left inner lower abdomen pads, right inner chest pads, and right inner lower abdomen pads disposed on the inner side of the thoracolumbar spine device, provides a comfortable wearing experience even when the body is tightly bound, as the skin surface is not subjected to excessive pressure. Moreover, because soft materials are used in each component, including the various pads, even when applying tight binding treatment to the outer surface of the body via a strap, the contact portion with the skin remains soft. However, the hard pads within the soft pads provide sufficient therapeutic pressure to the chest and waist from the body surface, thus applying the necessary binding load to the affected area. Attached Figure Description

[0020] Figure 1 This is a front view used to represent the structure of a thoracolumbar spine apparatus.

[0021] Figure 2 This is a schematic perspective view used to represent the components of a thoracolumbar spine apparatus.

[0022] Figure 3 This is a side view used to illustrate the structure of a thoracolumbar spine apparatus.

[0023] Figure 4 This is a rear view used to show the structure of the thoracolumbar spine apparatus.

[0024] Figure 5 This is a schematic reference diagram illustrating the wearing state of the thoracolumbar spine device M of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The key point of this invention is that the thoracolumbar spine support consists of the following structure, which tightly wraps around the front left and right sides and back of the patient P's chest and abdomen, respectively. The structure comprises: a left lateral chest pad A, which is generally curved and abuts against the front left side of the patient P's chest; a left upper back lining band G, which is continuously provided with its ends to secure the left lateral chest pad A around the chest; a left lower lateral abdomen pad B, which is generally curved and abuts against the left side of the patient P's waist; and a left lower back lining band H, which is continuously provided with its ends to secure the left lower lateral abdomen pad B around the waist. The ends are continuously set; the left upper and lower adjustment rod F, which can be steplessly adjusted by sliding up and down to connect the base of the left lateral chest pad A and the base of the left lateral lower abdomen pad B; the right lateral chest pad A', which is generally curved and abuts against the front right side of the patient P's chest; the right upper back lining band G', which is continuously set with its ends to wrap around and fix the right lateral chest pad A' to the chest; the right lateral lower abdomen pad B', which is generally curved and abuts against the right side of the patient P's waist; the right lower back lining band H', which wraps around and fixes the right lateral lower abdomen pad B'. A continuous arrangement is provided at the waist and its ends; a right up-down adjusting rod F', which freely connects the base of the right external chest pad A' and the base of the right external lower abdominal pad B' in an up-down position; a chest connecting band D, which securely connects the opposing ends of the left external chest pad A and the right external chest pad A'; an abdominal connecting band E, which securely connects the opposing ends of the left external lower abdominal pad B and the right external lower abdominal pad B'; and a back pad C of a certain width, which wraps around the back of the lower abdomen corresponding to the waist of the patient P from the front to the back, and is configured such that, through the back pad... The upper and lower ends are respectively provided with two left and two right protrusions, for a total of four left and right protrusions. The upper left protrusion is connected to the front end of the upper left back lining band G, the lower left protrusion is connected to the front end of the lower left back lining band H, the upper right protrusion is connected to the front end of the upper right back lining band G', and the lower right protrusion is connected to the front end of the lower right back lining band G', which can be detached and connected to the left outer chest pad A, the left outer lower abdomen pad B, the right outer chest pad A', the right outer lower abdomen pad B', and the back lining pad C tightly wrap around the outer periphery of the patient P's chest and abdomen.

[0026] As a result, it can be fixed in the best position from the waist to the chest according to the patient P's body shape. At the same time, even if the body position and posture change according to the wearing situation, it can prevent adverse conditions such as excessive pressure on the abdomen and chest.

[0027] In addition, it has the following features: by constructing the left inner chest pad a, left inner lower abdomen pad b, right inner chest pad a' and right inner lower abdomen pad b', which are respectively soft, on the inside of the thoracolumbar spine device M that comes into contact with the patient P's body, it can reduce the burden on the skin due to excessive pressure.

[0028] Hereinafter, embodiments of the thoracolumbar spine device M according to the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0029] Figure 1 This is a front view used to show the structure of the thoracolumbar vertebral apparatus M. Figure 2 This is a schematic perspective view showing the components of the thoracolumbar spine apparatus M. Figure 3 This is a side view used to show the structure of the thoracolumbar apparatus M. Figure 4 This is a rear view used to show the structure of the thoracolumbar vertebral apparatus M.

[0030] like Figures 1-4 As shown, the thoracolumbar spine apparatus M consists of various components, including the left outer chest pad A, the left upper back lining strap G, the left outer lower abdomen pad B, the left lower back lining strap H, the left upper and lower adjustment rod F, the right outer chest pad A', the right upper back lining strap G', the right outer lower abdomen pad B', the right lower back lining strap H', the right upper and lower adjustment rod F', the chest connecting strap D, the abdomen connecting strap E, and the back pad C.

[0031] The various components are manufactured as individual units and assembled by means of various belts, etc., to form the thoracolumbar spine device of the present invention as the final product.

[0032] In particular, in the thoracic and lumbar spine device M involved in this invention, the five components, namely the left external chest pad A, the left external lower abdomen pad B, the right external chest pad A', the right external lower abdomen pad B', and the back pad C, become the main components of the thoracic and lumbar spine device M involved in this invention.

[0033] These main components are connected and fixed by the following connecting parts and have various functions as a thoracolumbar spine appliance M.

[0034] As connecting components, it includes a left up / down adjustment rod F, a right up / down adjustment rod F', a left upper back lining strap G, a left lower back lining strap H, a right upper back lining strap G', a right lower back lining strap H', a chest connecting strap D, and an abdominal connecting strap E.

[0035] The following provides a detailed description of each component.

[0036] [1. Left lateral chest pad A and right lateral chest pad A']

[0037] The left lateral chest pad A is shaped to be roughly curved from above, abutting against the left front of the patient P's chest.

[0038] like Figure 2 As shown, it is formed into a roughly oblique rectangle such that the front end is located above the chest when worn, and a connecting protrusion protrudes downwards at the front of the rear end, that is, at the part located on the horizontal side of the chest when worn.

[0039] Furthermore, the left external breast pad A and the right external breast pad A' are configured to be integrally connected to the back pad C via the hook and loop fastener 1 that constitutes the left upper back pad G and the right upper back pad G' as described later.

[0040] In addition, 2 in the figure represents the fastener 2 located at the end of the hook and loop fastener 1 for connecting and fixing the left external breast pad A and the right external breast pad A'.

[0041] Therefore, the left lateral chest pad A is shaped with the main body of the pad slightly tilted upwards from the general transverse side of the chest, while a connecting protrusion 3 is hung below the rear, forming a curved shape on the chest side. By curving the chest side along the transverse side of the ribs of the patient P, the pad can reliably and securely abut against the chest when worn.

[0042] The pad is made of sheet-like plastic with a thickness of about 1.5mm to 2.5mm. The transverse side of the chest is curved, extending as far as possible along the front half of the torso from the side of the chest, forming a shape that is roughly obliquely upward at the front end.

[0043] The right external breast pad A', formed in contrast to the left external breast pad A, is also made of the same oblique shape and has the same thickness and plate-like plastic material with the shape of the connecting protrusion 3.

[0044] The combination of the left lateral chest pad A and the right lateral chest pad A' (a left-right contrast pad) maintains the necessary rigidity for anterior restraint from the left and right sides of the chest, as well as easily adaptable flexibility that matches the patient P's thoracic body.

[0045] In particular, by combining the left lateral chest pad A as described below with the right lateral chest pad A' as a left-right comparison, the front chest portion of the chest forms a space S with the positional relationship of the left lateral lower abdomen pad B and the right lateral lower abdomen pad B'. This space S becomes an area that the body's tightening stress cannot reach, especially since it is a collection of the soft organs of the chest, so the treatment of patient P can be performed comfortably without applying forceful pressure to the body.

[0046] Furthermore, since the left and right external chest pads A and A' are configured so that their bases abut against the patient's armpits, and then the main body of the pads slopes upwards to abut against the chest, the upper edges of the two pads are appropriately linear, thus avoiding unnecessary pressure on the chest, while still maximizing contact with the chest. That is, the upper edges of the left and right external chest pads A and A' are linear from the armpit portion to the transverse side portion and the front portion of the chest, forming a gently wavy shape that transitions from a slightly convex curved shape to a gently concave bend.

[0047] As a result of the aforementioned changes in the shape of the upper edge, the upper arm can move easily without interfering with the armpit, and can support the ribcage from the side to the front, thereby enabling stable spinal fixation.

[0048] Furthermore, the reason why the left and right outer breast pads A and A' are shaped similarly to the aforementioned bouncing dart is that even when the breasts are fixed for a long time, it can ensure ventilation around the breasts and space for the female breasts to escape, thereby improving the wearing comfort.

[0049] In addition, by processing the lower surfaces of the left and right lower abdominal pads B and B' into a trumpet shape, the risk of the lower surfaces of the pads sinking into the skin in order to compress and fix the abdomen can be minimized.

[0050] The left external chest pad A and the right external chest pad A' are connected and fixed to the back pad C and the left and right abdominal pads B and B' by hook and loop fasteners 1 and the left and right upper back pads G and G'.

[0051] Furthermore, when the hook and loop fastener 1, the left and right upper back lining straps G and G', the left outer chest pad A, the right outer chest pad A', and the back lining pad C are connected and fixed via the hook and loop fastener 1 and the left and right upper back lining straps G and G', the connection and fixing points can be freely adjusted by adjusting the connection and fixing positions of the hook and loop fastener 1 and the left and right upper back lining straps G and G', thereby generating the optimal fastening stress.

[0052] Furthermore, the anterior ends of the left lateral chest pad A and the right lateral chest pad A' are configured to form a connection structure between the two pads by means of a chest connecting band D, thereby enabling reliable and free connection, covering and securing the transverse side of the patient P's chest from the front.

[0053] As described later, the rear parts of the left and right outer chest pads A and A' are connected and fixed by the back pad C via the left and right upper back pad straps G and G', covering the back from the side of the patient P, thereby tightly binding around the outer periphery of the patient P's chest.

[0054] In this way, the back pad C can function as a support component to fix the rear of the left and right outer chest pads A and A', and the left and right outer chest pads A and A' can reliably perform the corrective compression function of the body. That is, it is configured such that by clamping the chest with the back pad C and the left and right outer chest pads A and A', the chest can be reliably supported while also reliably achieving the corrective function.

[0055] Furthermore, since the connecting strap D has a continuous strap portion 4 on either the left external chest pad A or the right external chest pad A', and a strap adjustment portion 5 with a strap fastening adjustment function is provided on the other pad.

[0056] [2. Place B on the left lower lateral abdomen and B' on the right lower lateral abdomen]

[0057] The left lateral lower abdominal pad B and the right lateral lower abdominal pad B′ are similarly shaped to the left lateral chest pad A and the right lateral chest pad A′, forming a roughly curved shape when viewed from above, which abuts against the left and right sides of the patient P's waist. The rear ends of the left lateral lower abdominal pad B and the right lateral lower abdominal pad B′ are connected to the back pad C (described later) via hook and loop fasteners 6 that form the left lower back pad H and the right lower back pad H', respectively. The front ends of each pad B and B' are connected by an abdominal connecting strap E.

[0058] 7 in the figure is the fastener 7 of the hook and loop fastener 6 set on the ends of the H and H' belts.

[0059] In this way, the left lateral chest pad A and the right lateral chest pad A', as well as the left lateral lower abdomen pad B and the right lateral lower abdomen pad B', are configured to be connected as a single unit by connecting components and to be tightly bound around the chest and abdomen, thereby enabling the correct corrective treatment of the body by the thoracolumbar appliance M.

[0060] Furthermore, because the left lateral lower abdominal pad B and the right lateral lower abdominal pad B′ are curved on the left and right sides of the lower abdomen, the lower abdomen is in a state where it is surrounded by the back pad C.

[0061] Therefore, the left lower lateral abdominal pad B and the right lower lateral abdominal pad B' are roughly square in shape and tightly bind the abdomen around the front and transverse sides of the body, while also serving to support the left and right lateral chest pads A and A' from below and reliably support the chest. Specifically, a protruding portion 11 is formed at the upper rear edge of the left lower lateral abdominal pad B and the right lower lateral abdominal pad B' facing upward. This protruding portion 11 overlaps with the connecting protruding piece 3 that is vertically positioned at the rear of the left and right lateral chest pads A and A', and is pivotally connected in a vertically rotatable manner by a fixing metal piece 12.

[0062] Furthermore, multiple adjustment holes 10 are arranged in a row on the connecting protrusion 3, which pivotally connect the front end of the protrusion 11 and the lower end of the connecting protrusion 3 in an adjustable position.

[0063] That is, the protrusions 11 of each pad and the connecting protrusions 3 are pivotally fixed by a pivot, and the two pads A, A' and B, B' are pivotally supported and connected rotatably.

[0064] By employing this connecting structure, the left and right outer chest pads A and A' are integrally connected with the left and right outer lower abdomen pads B and B', which can be reliably and snugly worn on the patient P's body. It is configured to be integrally combined with the inclined rectangular left and right outer chest pads A and A' and the approximately horizontal left and right outer lower abdomen pads B and B' via the fixing metal part 12, forming a space S without covering the pads between the front of each pad, thereby exposing the front of the lower abdomen to the outside of the pads. This can prevent sweating when wearing the thoracolumbar spine device M of the present invention and promote skin dryness, thereby allowing for a comfortable treatment life while wearing the abdominal binder.

[0065] This connecting structure allows for the correct setting of the wearing positions of the left and right external chest pads A and A' and the left and right external lower abdomen pads B and B', and can prevent the pads from shifting position, thereby reliably achieving the wearing function of the thoracolumbar spine device M.

[0066] Furthermore, multiple adjustment holes 10 are arranged in a vertical row on the protruding piece 3 connecting the left and right outer chest pads A and A', so that the position of the fixed metal part 12 can be adjusted up and down in this pivot connection structure.

[0067] This adjustment is designed to allow patients P with different physical characteristics to wear and adjust the thoracolumbar spine device M.

[0068] That is, in particular, P can be adjusted arbitrarily for patients with different heights, chest circumferences, and abdominal circumferences, which has the effect of expanding the usability of thoracic and lumbar spine devices M.

[0069] By pivotally connecting the front end of such a protrusion 11 and the lower end of the connecting protrusion 3 in an adjustable position, the two can be tightly connected and fixed, and can also perform the following functions related to the obliquely upward tilting shape of the front ends of the left lateral chest pad A and the right lateral chest pad A'.

[0070] That is, when wearing the left external chest pad A and the right external chest pad A', the lower base of the two pads is located under the patient's armpit, and the inclined main body of the other two pads is located on the patient's chest. The two pads under the armpit are fastened to ensure that the inclined main body of the two pads is reliably attached to the chest, which significantly improves the pressing and fixing function of the two pads. At the same time, when the patient performs arm movements, the left and right external chest pads A and A' can perform smooth arm movements without interference.

[0071] Furthermore, by adjusting the connection position between the front end of the protrusion 11 and the lower end of the connecting protrusion 3 according to the patient's body, height-based adaptability is improved.

[0072] Furthermore, by rotating the connecting pivot support portion of the front end of the protruding part 11 and the lower end of the connecting protruding piece 3, an inclination angle can be obtained at which the inclined main body portions of the left lateral chest pad A and the right lateral chest pad A' appropriately abut against the chest. That is, if the front ends of the left and right lateral chest pads A and A' are rotated along the longitudinal displacement, the chest pads can be appropriately adjusted to fit snugly against the left and right lateral chest pads A and A' on the chest of a patient with a higher chest position, i.e., a taller stature.

[0073] Furthermore, by configuring the connection between the front end of the protrusion 11 and the lower end of the connecting protrusion 3 to be adjusted by rotation, as described later, when the patient is an osteoporotic patient with a hunched back, the left and right outer chest pads A and A' suitable for the hunched posture can be worn appropriately.

[0074] In this way, the left lower lateral abdominal pad B and the right lower lateral abdominal pad B′, together with the left and right lateral chest pads A and A′, serve to accommodate the hunched posture of osteoporosis patients. In particular, because the lateral sides of the left and right lower lateral abdominal pads B and B' are formed into an arc shape around the pelvis, the pelvis can be accurately held by the curved shape corresponding to the pelvis, preventing the abdominal pads from shifting.

[0075] Furthermore, by using the front surfaces of the left and right lower abdomen pads B and B' to apply firm pressure to the lower abdomen, the spine and trunk can be stabilized and the pressure load on the spine can be reduced.

[0076] Furthermore, although the lateral sides of the left and right lower abdominal pads B and B' are aligned with the lateral sides of the abdomen, the gap formed between the lateral sides of the abdomen and the approximately concave part of the pad's cross-section ensures ventilation around the abdomen and space for excess fat to escape, even when worn on the abdomen for a long time. This improves the wearing comfort and prevents the left and right lower abdominal pads B and B' from shifting to the side.

[0077] In addition, by processing the lower surfaces of the left and right lower abdominal pads B and B' into a trumpet shape, the risk of the lower surfaces of the pads sinking into the skin in order to compress and fix the abdomen can be minimized.

[0078] The materials of the left and right lower abdominal pads B and B' are the same as those of the left and right lateral chest pads A and A', made of sheet-like plastic and shaped into a roughly rectangular shape that is generally curved from top view and abuts against the front and sides of the patient P's abdomen.

[0079] Furthermore, being formed from a sheet-like plastic material, it possesses the same rigidity required to restrain the affected area P and the flexibility to adapt to the patient's body, similar to the right lateral chest pad A' and the left lateral chest pad A.

[0080] The aforementioned left lateral chest pad A and right lateral chest pad A', as well as left lateral lower abdomen pad B and right lateral lower abdomen pad B', are connected by connecting components and worn around the outer surface of the body. The material is sheet-like plastic, but porous materials can also be used as needed. For example, a structure with a few millimeters of perforation on one side, ensuring breathability while providing corrective function, can also be used. However, as described later, the left inner chest pad a, right inner chest pad a', left inner lower abdomen pad b, and right inner lower abdomen pad b' are housed inside these pads. By providing multiple perforations of a few millimeters, the breathability of the inner pads and the pressure derived from front pressure can be cushioned, resulting in a comfortable wearing experience.

[0081] [3. Backing Pad C]

[0082] The backing pad C is explained.

[0083] When the patient is wearing the thoracolumbar appliance M of the present invention, the back pad C supports the left and right outer chest pads A and A' and the left and right outer lower abdominal pads B and B' from behind.

[0084] The back pad C is configured to be roughly square, with its four corners extending to the left and right to engage with the upper and lower parts of the left and right outer chest pads A and A' and the left and right outer lower abdomen pads B and B'.

[0085] That is, when the left and right outer chest pads A and A' and the left and right outer lower abdomen pads B and B' are tightly installed on the chest and lower abdomen, the back pad C is installed against the back of the patient P, and its four corner extensions are continuously and integrally set with the left and right outer chest pads A and A', the left and right outer lower abdomen pads B and B' and the back pad C via hook and loop fasteners 1 and 6.

[0086] In this way, the left and right outer chest pads A and A' and the left and right outer lower abdomen pads B and B' are connected as a whole through the back pad C.

[0087] In addition, the back pad C is installed on the back of the patient P. When the left and right outer chest pads A and A' and the left and right outer lower abdomen pads B and B' are installed on the upper and lower parts of the body, the back pad C supplements the space on the back and is placed at the position to achieve this function.

[0088] Furthermore, if the backing pad C has multiple pointed protrusions on its inner surface, then when the thoracic and lumbar spine device M of the present invention is installed, the protrusions can be used to press on the back of the patient P to provide stimulation, thereby promoting blood circulation and contributing to the health promotion of the patient P in synergy with the function of the lumbar spine device M.

[0089] Furthermore, if an electric vibrator with an electric vibration function or a low-frequency therapy device with a low-frequency generation function is housed inside the back pad C as needed, then while the thoracic and lumbar spine device M of the present invention provides corrective treatment, it can also receive low-frequency vibration from behind, thereby promoting blood circulation and achieving corrective function of the body and overall health improvement.

[0090] The backing pad C is formed into a roughly I-shaped structure with two protruding left and right sides at the top and bottom of each end of a rectangle. The outer surface of the thoracic and lumbar spine device M is formed, for example, from a porous sheet or mesh material, to serve as the hook and loop fastener.

[0091] The four corners of the back pad C have a left upper protruding part 16, a left lower protruding part 17, a right upper protruding part 18, and a right lower protruding part 19. When wearing the lumbar support device M, the hook and fastener 1 of the left upper back pad G is attached to the left upper protruding part 16, the hook and fastener 6 of the left lower back pad H is attached to the left lower protruding part 17, the hook and fastener 1 of the right upper back pad G' is attached to the right upper protruding part 18, and the hook and fastener 6 of the right lower back pad H' is attached to the right lower protruding part 19.

[0092] Furthermore, if the ends of the backing pad C are arranged to overlap with the ends of the left and right outer chest pads A and A' and the left and right outer lower abdomen pads B and B', the low-frequency waves from the low-frequency generator containing the backing pad C will propagate to the left and right outer chest pads A and A' and the left and right outer lower abdomen pads B and B', and will also perform low-frequency function in front of the chest and lower abdomen. While performing low-frequency treatment on the periphery of the chest and lower abdomen, the treatment of the thoracic and lumbar spine device M can be added in conjunction, thereby enabling better somatic treatment.

[0093] Thus, on the curved inner sides of the left outer breast pad A and the right outer breast pad A', left inner breast pad a and right inner breast pad a', which are roughly the same shape as the pads, are respectively attached and stored by hook and fasteners. At the same time, on the curved inner sides of the left outer lower abdomen pad B and the right outer lower abdomen pad B', left inner lower abdomen pad b and right inner lower abdomen pad b', which are roughly the same shape as the left outer lower abdomen pad B and the right outer lower abdomen pad B', are also attached and stored by hook and fasteners.

[0094] The left inner chest pad a, right inner chest pad a', left inner lower abdomen pad b, and right inner lower abdomen pad b' are made of soft materials that are absorbent and cushioning.

[0095] By making such a material, it is possible to achieve the same fastening effect on the body as flexible plastic materials.

[0096] In addition, it can cushion the pressure load from the hard material pads A and A' of the left and right outer chest or B and B' of the left and right outer lower abdomen, which are made of flexible plastic materials, thereby protecting the skin or surface muscle tissue. At the same time, since it can transmit uniform pressure to the surrounding area, it can avoid unintentional constriction of the affected area P and improve the therapeutic effect of appropriate thoracolumbar spine devices M.

[0097] Furthermore, if multiple holes are made in the rigid material of the left and right outer chest pads A, A' or the left and right outer lower abdomen pads B, B' to make them breathable, then the breathability of the inner left chest pad a, right inner chest pad a', left inner lower abdomen pad b, and right inner lower abdomen pad b' can be maintained to a greater extent.

[0098] In addition, a hook and loop fastener (not shown) is fixed to the inner side of the left outer breast pad A or the right outer breast pad A' or the left outer breast pad A and the right outer breast pad A', through which the supplementary breast pad 20 can be attached and detached freely.

[0099] The supplementary chest pad 20 is made of the same material as the left inner chest pad a and the right inner chest pad a', as well as the left inner lower abdomen pad b and the right inner lower abdomen pad b'. It comes in two types: a roughly rectangular pad 20a with uniform thickness and a side-view cone-shaped pad 20b. It can be replaced and properly installed according to the individual body shape of the patient P.

[0100] Furthermore, in the case of patients with special physical conditions, such as those with a rounded back posture due to osteoporosis, since the chest is concave and the back is convex, when the left external chest pad A or right external chest pad A' of the present invention is installed on such a body shape for corrective treatment, the left and right upper and lower adjustment rods F and F', which will be detailed in the next item, are bent in the center into a roughly U-shape. While adjusting the upper and lower spacing of the chest pad and the abdominal pad, the chest pad is pressed to apply corrective pressure for treatment.

[0101] The raw materials for the left-right and up-down adjustment rods F and F' only need to be flexible metal and formed into a rough U-shape under certain stress. The angle of the U-shape can be adjusted on-site and processed into a unique round back shape corresponding to the patient's body for bone correction treatment.

[0102] [4. Adjustment levers F and F' for left / right and up / down movement]

[0103] In addition, there are left and right vertical adjustment rods F that are parallel to each other on the left and right sides and connected longitudinally between the front ends of the left and right outer chest pads A and A' and the front ends of the left and right outer lower abdomen pads B and B'.

[0104] The left and right up and down adjustment rods F and F' are configured to be freely adjustable and mounted between the front ends of the left and right outer chest pads A and A' and the front ends of the left and right outer lower abdomen pads B and B'. The upper end is fixed and hangs down on the front ends of the left and right outer chest pads A and A', and the lower end is connected to the adjustment part 15 located at the front ends of the left and right outer lower abdomen pads B and B'. The distance between the front ends of the left and right outer chest pads A and A' and the front ends of the left and right outer lower abdomen pads B and B' can be adjusted through the adjustment part 15.

[0105] That is, the left and right up and down adjustment rods F and F' are located between the left and right outer chest pads A and A' and the left and right outer lower abdomen pads B and B', and have the function of adjusting the installation position of each pad according to the wearer's body. In particular, in order to reliably fix the left and right outer chest pads A and A' to the chest, the left and right outer lower abdomen pads B and B' are installed more stably as a fixing base, and the left and right outer chest pads A and A' are connected and fixed via the left and right up and down adjustment rods F and F'.

[0106] In the figure, the adjustment part of 15 is configured to adjust the vertical distance steplessly by inserting left and right up and down adjustment rods F and F' into the fixing release device.

[0107] Furthermore, the stepless adjustment mechanism for the left up / down adjustment lever F and the right up / down adjustment lever F' can use a ratchet structure, similar to that of the left up / down adjustment lever F.

[0108] That is, as another embodiment of the adjusting rod 13, it is configured to have a locking tooth 14, which allows for vertical adjustment by limiting the operation direction to one direction, and releases the locking tooth 14 by operating the release button 15, thereby loosening the adjusted locking.

[0109] Furthermore, it is configured to bend freely in a roughly U-shape in the front direction according to the shape of the patient's spine, i.e., the round back. By adjusting the left and right outer chest pads A and A' or the left and right outer lower abdomen pads B and B', it can be adapted to the shape of the patient's body. Finally, by bending and processing the left and right upper and lower adjustment rods F and F' into a roughly U-shape, even a round back body can accurately install the thoracolumbar spine appliance M.

[0110] [5. Straps used to connect and fix various pads]

[0111] • Left and right upper back lining with G, G'

[0112] It is a strap used to connect the left and right outer chest pads A and A' and the back pad C, connecting the ends of each pad to each other. The front end of the strap is connected to the upper left protruding part 16 and the upper right protruding part 18 at the four corners of the back pad C.

[0113] • Left and right lower back lining with H and H'

[0114] The front end of the belt is connected to the lower left protruding part 17 and the lower right protruding part 19 of the backing pad C.

[0115] • Chest connecting band D

[0116] Securely connect the opposite ends of the left lateral chest pad A and the right lateral chest pad A', and support and tighten each pad A and A' at the front of the chest.

[0117] • Abdominal connecting band E

[0118] It is an abdominal connecting band used to connect the anterior ends of the left and right lower abdominal pads B and B' to each other.

[0119] Support and tighten each pad B and B' in the front of the abdomen.

[0120] The left lateral lower abdominal pad B and the right lateral lower abdominal pad B′ are connected to each other by the abdominal ligament E.

[0121] When the left and right lower abdominal pads B and B' are connected to the back pad C, the abdominal connecting band E covers the back from the side of the abdomen and tightly wraps around the lower abdominal periphery of the patient P, so that the left lower abdominal pad B and the right lower abdominal pad B' can be reliably installed and fixed in the abdomen.

[0122] The abdominal connecting band E is fixed to either the left lateral lower abdominal pad B or the right lateral lower abdominal pad B′, with the band section 8 fixed to the other side, and the band adjustment section 9 having the function of adjusting the tightness of the band.

[0123] The same principle applies to the thoracic connecting band D.

[0124] • Hook and loop fasteners 1, 6

[0125] The hook and loop fasteners 1 set on the upper left backing belt G and the upper right backing belt G' are adhesive facing side and are pressed onto the inner surface of the belt body.

[0126] The hook and loop fasteners 6, which are set on the lower left backing belt H and the lower right backing belt H', are attached to the inner surface of the belt body.

[0127] Furthermore, the various effects described above are merely examples of the most preferred effects produced by the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are not limited to those described in this embodiment.

[0128] Explanation of reference numerals in the attached figures

[0129] M Thoracolumbar spine support

[0130] A left lateral chest pad

[0131] A'Right lateral chest pad

[0132] B. Left lower lateral abdomen pad

[0133] B'Right lower lateral abdomen pad

[0134] C Backing Pad

[0135] D-chest connecting strap

[0136] E-abdominal connecting band

[0137] F Left and right adjustment levers

[0138] F' Right up / down adjustment lever

[0139] G Left Upper Side Backing Strap

[0140] G' Upper right back panel

[0141] H lower left back panel

[0142] H' lower right back panel strap

[0143] P patient

Claims

1. A thoracolumbar spinal appliance, characterized by, It consists of the following structures, tightly bound around the front, left and right sides, and back of the patient's chest and abdomen, The left external breast pad is a slanted rectangle that, when worn, has its front end positioned higher than its rear end and abuts against the upper left front of the patient's chest. It is also a curved shape that forms an outward space for the breast by tilting upward towards the front end. A supplementary breast pad is attached to the inner side by hook and loop fasteners. The upper left back lining strap is continuously attached to its ends in order to wrap around and fix the left outer breast pad to the chest. The left lower abdominal pad is curved and abuts against the left side of the patient's waist; The lower left back lining strap is continuously attached to its ends in order to wrap around and secure the lower left abdominal pad to the waist; The left upper and lower adjustment rod can be freely adjusted in the upper and lower position to connect the base of the left outer chest pad and the base of the left outer lower abdomen pad; The right external chest pad is a slanted rectangle that, when worn, has its front end positioned higher than its rear end and abuts against the front right side of the patient's chest. It is also curved in shape to create an outward space for the breast by tilting upward towards the front end. A supplementary chest pad is attached to the inner side by hook and loop fasteners. The upper right back lining strap is continuously attached to its ends in order to wrap around and secure the right outer breast pad to the chest. The right lower abdominal pad is curved and abuts against the right side of the patient's waist; The lower right back lining strap is continuously attached to its ends in order to wrap around and secure the right lower abdominal pad to the waist; The right upper and lower adjustment lever connects the base of the right outer chest pad and the base of the right outer lower abdomen pad freely in the upper and lower position. The chest connecting strap securely and freely connects the opposite ends of the left and right outer chest pads; An abdominal connecting band that securely and freely connects the opposing ends of the left and right lateral lower abdominal pads; and The back padding extends from the front of the lower abdomen, corresponding to the patient's waist, to the back. Furthermore, it is configured such that the left and right upper and lower adjustment rods are arranged parallel to each other at a fixed left-right interval, and two protruding parts are respectively provided at the upper and lower ends of the back pad. The upper left protruding part is detachably connected to the front end of the upper left back pad, the lower left protruding part is connected to the front end of the lower left back pad, the upper right protruding part is connected to the front end of the upper right back pad, and the lower right protruding part is connected to the front end of the lower right back pad. The left outer chest pad, left outer lower abdomen pad, right outer chest pad, right outer lower abdomen pad, and back pad can tightly wrap around the outer periphery of the patient's chest and abdomen. The left and right lateral chest pads are shaped with the main body of the pad tilted upwards from the horizontal side of the chest, and a connecting protrusion is provided at the lower rear. The upper rear edge of the left and right lateral lower abdominal pads forms a protrusion facing upwards. The connecting protrusion overlaps with the protrusion and is pivotally connected to it in an adjustable manner. The left and right lateral chest pads are configured such that their bases abut against the patient's armpits, and then the main body of the pads is tilted upwards to abut against the chest. Through the combination of the left and right lateral chest pads, the front chest portion of the patient's chest forms a space with the positional relationship of the left and right lateral lower abdominal pads. This space becomes an area where the body-tightening stress of the thoracolumbar spine device cannot be reached.

2. The thoracic and lumbar spine device according to claim 1, characterized in that, The inner side of the thoracic and lumbar spine apparatus that comes into contact with the patient's body is composed of the following components for cushioning purposes. The left inner breast pad is flexible and can be easily attached to the inside of the left outer breast pad. The left inner lower abdominal pad is flexible and can be easily attached to the inside of the left outer lower abdominal pad. A right inner breast pad, which is flexible and can be easily attached and detached from the inside of the right outer breast pad; and The right inner lower abdominal pad is flexible and can be easily attached to the inside of the right outer lower abdominal pad.

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