Prosthesis for children with congenital dysplasia of feet

By designing a two-layer structure prosthesis including prosthetic foot, connector, connecting plate, shoe body, cover plate, and tensioning mechanism, the problem of children with congenital dysplasia inability to adapt to traditional prosthetics is solved, normal walking and bioforce maintenance are achieved, and foot deformities are corrected.

CN222723182UActive Publication Date: 2025-04-08YUNNAN REHABILITATION AIDS TECH CENT
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202420625434.X
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-03-28
Publication Date
2025-04-08
Estimated Expiration
2034-03-28

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Technical Problem

Children with congenital dysplasia on the feet cannot use traditional prosthetics for adaptation, resulting in long-term lameness and affecting the quality of life.

Method used

A two-layer structural prosthesis including a prosthetic foot, a connector, a connecting plate, a shoe body, a cover plate, and a tensioning mechanism is designed. Through the removable connection and a tensioning mechanism, the foot of different lengths is adapted to the foot of different lengths, and is corrected by the inclusion control part and the sole load-bearing part.

Benefits of technology

This prosthesis allows children with congenital dysplasia to walk normally, maintain the correct line of bioforce, avoid affecting other physical development, and correct deformities in the feet and calf to prevent new deformities.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a prosthesis for children with congenital dysplasia of the foot, characterized in that it comprises a prosthetic foot, a connector, a connecting plate, a shoe body, a cover plate, and a tensioning mechanism; the connector is located between the prosthetic foot and the connecting plate, and is detachably connected to the prosthetic foot and the connecting plate respectively; the upper end of the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the rear part of the lower end of the shoe body; a groove is provided at the upper of the shoe body; the cover plate is located in the cavity formed by the shoe body, and fits on the outer wall of the shoe body at the groove; a tensioning mechanism is detachably connected to the outer wall of the shoe body; the tensioning mechanism is close to the groove. The utility model has the advantages that a prosthesis with a two-layer structure is formed by arranging a prosthetic foot, a connector, a connecting plate, and a shoe body, so that children with congenital dysplasia can walk normally without amputation, and when the patient wears the two-layer prosthesis, the correct biomechanical line can be guaranteed, and the growth and development of other bodies will not be affected, so that the legs can be guaranteed to be of equal length.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of prostheses, in particular to a prosthesis for children with congenital dysplasia of the foot. Background Art

[0002] Children with congenital dysplasia of the foot are prone to inversion of the affected foot, and cannot walk like normal people. As they grow, their legs become unequal in length, causing abnormal physiological load-bearing lines, abnormalities in the standing and swinging phases, and spinal deviation. This is a rare abnormality caused by physical defects. For children with congenital dysplasia of the foot, traditional prostheses cannot be adapted, and they can only be fitted with lower leg prostheses after amputation in adulthood, causing children to limp for many years during their growth and development, bringing great inconvenience to their lives. Utility Model Content

[0003] The technical problem to be solved by the utility model is to provide a prosthesis for children with congenital dysplasia of the feet, which can ensure the normal walking of the children with congenital dysplasia of the feet.

[0004] In order to solve the above technical problems, the technical solution of the utility model is:

[0005] A prosthesis for children with congenital foot dysplasia, characterized in that it comprises a prosthetic foot, a connecting piece, a connecting plate, a shoe body, a cover plate, and a tensioning mechanism; the connecting piece is located between the prosthetic foot and the connecting plate, and is detachably connected to the prosthetic foot and the connecting plate, respectively; the upper end of the connecting plate is fixedly connected to the rear part of the lower end of the shoe body; a groove is provided at the upper of the shoe body; the cover plate is located in the cavity formed by the shoe body, and is attached to the outer wall of the shoe body at the groove; a tensioning mechanism is detachably connected to the outer wall of the shoe body; the tensioning mechanism is close to the groove.

[0006] Furthermore, the cover plate is in a curved arc shape; the cover plate is made of resin material.

[0007] Furthermore, the tensioning mechanism includes a pull rope and a knob; one end of the pull rope is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the shoe body near the groove, and the other end is fixedly connected to the knob; the pull rope can be loosened and tightened by the knob.

[0008] Furthermore, the tensioning mechanism adopts a tensioning rope; a plurality of through holes are symmetrically provided on both sides of the shoe body close to the groove; and the tensioning rope is sleeved in a plurality of the through holes.

[0009] Furthermore, the shoe body includes a containing control portion and a sole load-bearing portion; the lower end of the containing control portion is fixedly connected to the upper end of the sole load-bearing portion.

[0010] Furthermore, it also includes an EVA lining cushion; the EVA lining cushion is located in the cavity and fits with the inner wall of the shoe body.

[0011] Furthermore, the containing control part is made of resin material.

[0012] Beneficial effects of the utility model:

[0013] By providing a two-layer prosthesis composed of a false foot, a connector, a connecting plate, and a shoe body, children with congenital maldevelopment can walk normally without amputation, and when the patient wears the two-layer prosthesis, the correct biomechanical line can be ensured, and the development of other parts of the body will not be affected during growth and development, so that the legs can be guaranteed to be of equal length. By providing an inclusive control part, a plantar load-bearing part, a cover plate, and a tensioning mechanism, the deformities of the patient's foot and calf can be corrected, and the foot deformities can be controlled so as not to cause new deformities. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 It is a side structural schematic diagram of the utility model;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of an embodiment of the utility model;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a three-dimensional structural diagram of another embodiment of the utility model;

[0017] Figure 4 A cross-sectional view of the shoe body.

[0018] In the figure, 1-artificial foot, 2-connecting piece, 3-connecting plate, 4-shoe body, 5-cover plate, 6-groove, 7-cavity, 8-tensioning mechanism, 9-through hole, 10-tensioning rope, 41-encompassing control part, 42-plantar load-bearing part, 43-EVA lining cushion. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The specific implementation methods of the present invention are further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the description of these implementation methods is used to help understand the present invention, but does not constitute a limitation of the present invention. In addition, the technical features involved in each implementation method of the present invention described below can be combined with each other as long as they do not conflict with each other.

[0020] Reference Figure 1-4As shown, a prosthesis for children with congenital dysplasia of the foot is characterized in that it includes a prosthetic foot 1, a connecting member 2, a connecting plate 3, a shoe body 4, a cover plate 5, and a tensioning mechanism 8; the connecting member 2 is located between the prosthetic foot 1 and the connecting plate 3, and is detachably connected to the prosthetic foot 1 and the connecting plate 3 respectively; the upper end of the connecting plate 3 is fixedly connected to the rear part of the lower end of the shoe body 4; a groove 6 is provided at the upper of the shoe body 4; the cover plate 5 is located in the cavity 7 formed by the shoe body 4, and is attached to the inner wall of the shoe body 4 at the groove 6; a tensioning mechanism 8 is detachably connected to the outer wall of the shoe body 4; the tensioning mechanism 8 is close to the groove 6. The artificial foot 1 is the load-bearing support between the entire prosthesis and the ground. It is a prior art, and technicians in this field can match it according to the model; the connecting plate 3 is fixedly connected to the rear part of the lower end of the shoe body 4 to ensure that the shoe body 4 maintains balance during walking, and the shoe body 4 can control the foot without causing new deformities when in use; the cover plate 5 plays an auxiliary role and can provide good support for the instep of the human body; the tightening mechanism 8 can adjust the tightness of the shoe body 4 so that the foot can be in a comfortable state; the connecting piece 2 can be a connecting metal tube, and can also be adapted according to the length of the patient's left and right feet, so as to ensure that after wearing the prosthesis, the left and right feet are of equal length, which is convenient for walking.

[0021] Specifically, in order to match the curvature of the human instep, the cover plate 5 is curved, which can effectively ensure the comfort of the foot; the cover plate 5 is made of resin material.

[0022] Specifically, the tightening mechanism 8 includes a pull rope 81 and a knob 82; one end of the pull rope 81 is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the shoe body 4 near the groove 6, and the other end is fixedly connected to the knob 82; the pull rope 81 can be loosened and tightened by the knob 82; the pull rope 81 and the knob 82 cooperate in a manner where the knob can be installed using the "A Shoelace Knob" in patent CN220088726U to achieve a tightening effect. Those skilled in the art can easily understand how to tighten it, and will not go into details here.

[0023] As another embodiment, the tensioning mechanism 8 uses a tensioning rope 10; a plurality of through holes 9 are symmetrically opened on both sides of the shoe body 4 close to the groove 6; a tensioning rope 10 is sleeved in the plurality of through holes 9, and the tensioning mechanism 8 can also be tightened by means of the tensioning rope 10, which is also easy to implement for those skilled in the art.

[0024] Specifically, the shoe body 4 includes a containing control part 41 and a plantar load-bearing part 42; the lower end of the containing control part 41 is fixedly connected to the upper end of the plantar load-bearing part 42; the containing control part 41 can be actually manufactured according to the structure of the human calf and foot, and can effectively ensure the internal and external rotation of the ankle joint; the plantar load-bearing part 42 adopts a 3D plantar force system for analysis and scanning to ensure the orthodontics of the foot.

[0025] As another embodiment, it also includes an EVA lining pad 43; the EVA lining pad 43 is located in the cavity 7 and fits against the inner wall of the shoe body 4; the EVA lining pad 43 is in contact with the leg to play a protective and buffering function.

[0026] Specifically, for the convenience of molding, the containing control part 41 is made of resin material.

[0027] The working principle of this utility model:

[0028] By providing a two-layer prosthesis composed of a prosthetic foot 1, a connector 2, a connecting plate 3, and a shoe body 4, children with congenital maldevelopment can walk normally without amputation, and when the patient wears the two-layer prosthesis, the correct biomechanical line can be ensured, and the development of other parts of the body will not be affected during growth and development, so that the legs can be guaranteed to be of equal length; by providing an inclusive control part 41, a plantar load-bearing part 42, in cooperation with the cover plate 5 and the tensioning mechanism 8, the deformities of the patient's foot and calf can be corrected, and the foot deformities can be controlled so as not to cause new deformities.

[0029] The embodiments of the present invention are described in detail above with reference to the accompanying drawings, but the present invention is not limited to the described embodiments. For those skilled in the art, various changes, modifications, substitutions and variations of these embodiments are made without departing from the principles and spirit of the present invention, and still fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A prosthesis for children with congenital dysplasia of the foot, characterized in that: The invention comprises an artificial foot (1), a connecting member (2), a connecting plate (3), a shoe body (4), a cover plate (5), and a tensioning mechanism (8); the connecting member (2) is located between the artificial foot (1) and the connecting plate (3), and is detachably connected to the artificial foot (1) and the connecting plate (3) respectively; the upper end of the connecting plate (3) is fixedly connected to the rear part of the lower end of the shoe body (4); a groove (6) is provided at the upper of the shoe body (4); the cover plate (5) is located in a cavity (7) formed by the shoe body (4), and is attached to the inner wall of the shoe body (4) at the groove (6); a tensioning mechanism (8) is detachably connected to the outer wall of the shoe body (4); the tensioning mechanism (8) is close to the groove (6).

2. The prosthesis for children with congenital dysplasia of the foot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cover plate (5) is in a curved arc shape; the cover plate (5) is made of resin material.

3. The prosthesis for children with congenital dysplasia of the foot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tensioning mechanism (8) comprises a drawstring (81) and a knob (82); one end of the drawstring (81) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the shoe body (4) near the groove (6), and the other end is fixedly connected to the knob (82); the drawstring (81) can be loosened and tightened by means of the knob (82).

4. The prosthesis for children with congenital dysplasia of the foot according to claim 1, characterized in that: The tensioning mechanism (8) uses a tensioning rope (10); a plurality of through holes (9) are symmetrically provided on two sides of the shoe body (4) close to the groove (6); and the tensioning ropes (10) are sleeved in a plurality of the through holes (9).

5. The prosthesis for children with congenital foot dysplasia according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shoe body (4) comprises a containing control portion (41) and a sole load-bearing portion (42); the lower end of the containing control portion (41) is fixedly connected to the upper end of the sole load-bearing portion (42).

6. The prosthesis for children with congenital dysplasia of the foot according to claim 5, characterized in that: It also includes an EVA lining cushion (43); the EVA lining cushion (43) is located in the cavity (7) and fits with the inner wall of the shoe body (4).

7. The prosthesis for children with congenital foot dysplasia according to claim 5, characterized in that: The containing control part (41) is made of resin material.