Inflatable radius wrist brace
By designing an inflatable radial wrist brace, the problem of reset loss caused by loose gypsum brace is solved, adaptive pressure adjustment and wrist joint position maintenance are achieved, and the need for reset loss and frequent gypsum replacement is avoided.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202421524160.1
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2024-07-01
- Publication Date
- 2025-08-12
- Estimated Expiration
- 2034-07-01
AI Technical Summary
Existing gypsum braces are prone to loosening during distal radius fracture treatment, resulting in loss of reduction, inability to adjust the palm flexion angle by itself, lack of continuous pressurization and pressure sensing devices, and cannot maintain the reset pressure for a long time.
An inflatable radial wrist brace is designed, including a first and a second inflatable pressure adjustment mechanism, which is used to adjust the pressure inside the brace and maintain the wrist joint position respectively, and is equipped with a pressure sensor and a fixing mechanism. The brace jacket is made of soft material, and the airbag is made of silicone, which has a self-regulation function.
The pressure in the brace is automatically adjusted with the swelling, avoiding the loss of reset caused by loosening, maintaining the optimal reset state of the wrist joint during the treatment process, and no frequent replacement of the gypsum.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of fracture braces, in particular to an inflatable radial wrist brace. Background Art
[0002] Distal radius fractures are very common. When patients seek medical treatment, they often present with swelling and deformity of the affected wrist. After X-ray examination, depending on the type of fracture, manual reduction and plaster external fixation are usually performed first. If the reduction is satisfactory after another X-ray, the patient is generally asked to return for a follow-up visit one week later.
[0003] Currently, distal radius fractures are usually fixed on-site with a plaster brace or plastic brace. However, as the swelling of the patient's limb subsides, the plaster will become loose, resulting in loss of reduction. Replacing the plaster may also cause loss of fracture reduction. The brace cannot adjust the palmar flexion angle on its own, and the original plaster needs to be removed and re-fixed with plaster. There is no continuous pressure device or pressure sensing device, so the pressure inside the brace cannot be monitored at any time and the pressure to maintain reduction cannot be maintained for a long time.
[0004] Based on this, an inflatable radial wrist brace is now provided, which can eliminate the disadvantages of existing devices. Utility Model Content
[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide an inflatable radial wrist brace to solve the problems in the background art that as the swelling of the patient's limb subsides, the plaster will become loose, resulting in loss of reduction; the fracture reduction may be lost when the plaster is replaced; the brace cannot adjust the palmar flexion angle by itself, and the original plaster needs to be removed and re-fixed with plaster; there is no continuous pressurization device and no pressure sensing device, and the pressure in the brace cannot be monitored at any time to maintain the reduction pressure for a long time.
[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:
[0007] An inflatable radial wrist brace includes a brace outer shell, wherein one side of the bottom of the brace outer shell is open, a first inflatable pressure regulating mechanism is provided in the brace outer shell, a connecting sleeve is provided at the upper portion of the outer end of the brace outer shell, a second inflatable pressure regulating mechanism is provided in the connecting sleeve, and a fixing mechanism is provided on the outer side of the brace outer shell.
[0008] On the basis of the above technical solutions, the present invention also provides the following optional technical solutions:
[0009] In an optional solution, the first inflatable pressure regulating mechanism includes a first airbag, which is located on the inner wall of the brace outer shell. A first inflation hole is provided on the surface of the brace outer shell, and the first inflation hole is connected to the first airbag. A first deflation hole is provided on the brace outer shell on one side of the first inflation hole.
[0010] In an optional solution: the second inflatable pressure regulating mechanism includes a second airbag, the second airbag is located on the inner side wall of the connecting sleeve, a second inflation hole is provided on the connecting sleeve, and the second inflation hole is connected to the second airbag, and a second deflation hole is provided on the connecting sleeve on one side of the second inflation hole.
[0011] In an optional solution, the fixing mechanism includes a first fixing block, which is located on one side of the opening of the brace cover and is provided with a plurality of restraining belts. A plurality of evenly distributed connecting belts are provided on the other side of the opening of the brace cover, and buckles are provided on the connecting belts. The restraining belts correspond to the buckles.
[0012] In an optional solution: symmetrical second fixing blocks are provided on both sides of the connecting sleeve, and fixing belts are provided on the second fixing blocks.
[0013] In an optional solution, a pressure display is provided on the surface of the brace outer shell, and pressure sensors are provided inside the first airbag and the second airbag.
[0014] In an optional solution: the brace cover is a disposable brace, the brace cover is made of soft material, the inner core is a polymer plastic deformable material, the first airbag and the second airbag are made of silicone soft material, and the second airbag has a three-dimensional structure that is thick in front and thin in the back when inflated.
[0015] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:
[0016] 1. After the first airbag is inflated, it can continuously apply pressure to the affected arm to prevent the brace from loosening. The airbag contains a pressure sensing device that can automatically sense the pressure changes in the brace airbag. As the swelling intensifies, the pressure in the brace increases. The air can be deflated through the deflation valve. When the swelling subsides, the pressure in the brace decreases. By inflation, the pressure in the brace always maintains the optimal reduction pressure.
[0017] 2. As the swelling subsides, the pressure gradually decreases, and the airbag can continue to inflate to maintain the required pressure. The constant pressure in the brace prevents the brace from loosening, and avoids loss of reduction due to loosening of the plaster, as well as loss of reduction caused by replacing the plaster after loosening.
[0018] 3. After the second airbag is inflated, it maintains the palmar flexion position of the wrist joint. By releasing air through the second airbag's second air hole, the flexion angle can be gradually reduced. When the gas is completely released, the neutral position of the wrist joint can be maintained. Therefore, there is no need to replace the plaster during the treatment process, which can avoid loss of reduction when replacing the plaster. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model from the first perspective.
[0020] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model from a second perspective.
[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the utility model from a third perspective.
[0022] Notes on the accompanying drawings: 1. brace cover; 2. first fixing block; 3. restraint belt; 4. connecting belt; 5. buckle; 6. connecting sleeve; 7. first airbag; 8. second airbag; 9. second fixing block; 10. fixing belt; 11. first inflation hole; 12. first deflation hole; 13. pressure display; 14. second inflation hole; 15. second deflation hole. DETAILED DESCRIPTION
[0023] In order to make the purpose, technical solutions and advantages of the present invention more clear, the present invention is further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.
[0024] In one embodiment, Figure 1-Figure 3 As shown, an inflatable radial wrist brace includes a brace outer shell 1, the bottom side of the brace outer shell 1 is open, a first inflatable pressure adjustment mechanism is provided in the brace outer shell 1, a connecting sleeve 6 is provided at the upper part of the outer end of the brace outer shell 1, and a second inflatable pressure adjustment mechanism is provided in the connecting sleeve 6. A fixing mechanism is provided on the outer side of the brace outer shell 1, and the brace outer shell 1 is fixed to the patient's arm by the fixing mechanism. The first inflatable pressure adjustment mechanism can be inflated to prevent the brace from loosening and can adjust the internal pressure according to the swelling of the patient's arm. After inflation, the second inflatable pressure adjustment mechanism can maintain the palmar flexion position of the wrist joint, gradually reduce the flexion angle, and maintain the neutral position of the wrist joint. There is no need to replace the plaster during treatment, which can avoid loss of reduction when replacing the plaster.
[0025] In one embodiment, Figure 2 As shown, the first inflatable pressure regulating mechanism includes a first airbag 7, which is located on the inner wall of the brace outer shell 1. A first inflation hole 11 is provided on the surface of the brace outer shell 1, and the first inflation hole 11 is connected to the first airbag 7. A first deflation hole 12 is provided on the brace outer shell 1 on one side of the first inflation hole 11. The first airbag 7 is inflated through the first inflation hole 11 and deflated through the first deflation hole 12.
[0026] In one embodiment, Figure 2As shown, the second inflatable pressure regulating mechanism includes a second airbag 8, which is located on the inner wall of the connecting sleeve 6. A second inflation hole 14 is provided on the connecting sleeve 6, and the second inflation hole 14 is connected to the second airbag 8. A second deflation hole 20 is provided on the connecting sleeve 6 on one side of the second inflation hole 14. The second airbag 8 is inflated through the second inflation hole 14 and deflated through the second deflation hole 20.
[0027] In one embodiment, Figure 1 As shown, the fixing mechanism includes a first fixing block 2, which is located on one side of the opening of the brace cover 1 and is provided with a plurality of straps 3. A plurality of evenly distributed connecting straps 4 are provided on the other side of the opening of the brace cover 1. A buckle 5 is provided on the connecting strap 4. The positions of the straps 3 and the buckles 5 correspond to each other. The brace cover 1 can be fixed to the patient's arm by the straps 3 and the buckles 5. The tightness can be adjusted by the straps 3.
[0028] In one embodiment, Figure 2 As shown, symmetrical second fixing blocks 9 are provided on both sides of the connecting sleeve 6 , and fixing belts 10 are provided on the second fixing blocks 9 , and the connecting sleeve 6 is fixed on the back of the patient's hand through the fixing belts 10 .
[0029] In one embodiment, as shown in FIG2 , a pressure display 13 is provided on the surface of the brace cover 1 , and pressure sensors are provided inside the first airbag 7 and the second airbag 8 . The pressure sensors can sense the internal pressure of the first airbag 7 and the second airbag 8 and display the value through the pressure display 13 .
[0030] In one embodiment, Figure 1 As shown, the brace cover 1 is a disposable brace. The brace cover 1 is made of soft material, and the inner core is made of polymer plastic deformable material. The first airbag 7 and the second airbag 8 are made of silicone soft material. When the second airbag 8 is inflated, it has a three-dimensional structure with a thick front and a thin back. When the second airbag 8 is continuously inflated, the front end of the second airbag 8 becomes thicker and thicker, and the palmar flexion angle of the wrist joint gradually increases, pushing the affected hand toward the palm side, thereby improving the rehabilitation effect.
[0031] The above embodiment discloses an inflatable radial wrist brace. When in use, the patient is pre-fitted with the brace, the first airbag 7 is placed close to the patient's forearm and wrist joint, the second airbag 8 is placed close to the back of the patient's hand, and then the restraint belt is fixed. After the second airbag 8 is inflated to a suitable position, the second airbag 8 is placed close to the back of the hand, and then the fixing belt 10 on the upper part is fixed. The first airbag 7 is inflated, and the pressure in the airbag is gradually increased. When the patient does not feel uncomfortable, the pressure is maintained at a certain value, and the pressure in the first airbag 7 is adjusted based on this value. When the swelling worsens, When the pressure in the first airbag 7 increases and becomes higher than this value, air is released through the first airbag 12 to reduce the pressure in the first airbag 7 to this value; as the swelling of the affected arm subsides, the pressure in the first airbag 7 decreases, and when it becomes lower than this value, air is inflated to increase the pressure in the first airbag 7 to this value. After one week of fixation, the second airbag 8 is appropriately deflated through the second airbag 20 to appropriately reduce the palmar flexion angle of the wrist joint, and then the fixing strap 10 is fixed; after two weeks of fixation, this step is repeated until the neutral position of the wrist joint is restored, and then the fixing strap 10 is fixed.
[0032] The above description is merely a specific embodiment of the present application, but the scope of protection of the present application is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by a person skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in this application should be included in the scope of protection of the present application. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present application should be based on the scope of protection of the claims.
Claims
1. An inflatable radial wrist brace, comprising a brace cover (1), wherein one side of the bottom of the brace cover (1) is open, and is characterized in that: A first inflatable pressure regulating mechanism is provided in the brace outer cover (1), a connecting sleeve (6) is provided at the upper portion of the outer end of the brace outer cover (1), a second inflatable pressure regulating mechanism is provided in the connecting sleeve (6), and a fixing mechanism is provided on the outer side of the brace outer cover (1).
2. The inflatable radial wrist brace according to claim 1, wherein: The first inflatable pressure regulating mechanism comprises a first airbag (7), the first airbag (7) being located on the inner wall of the brace outer cover (1), a first inflation hole (11) being provided on the surface of the brace outer cover (1), and the first inflation hole (11) being connected to the first airbag (7), and a first deflation hole (12) being provided on one side of the first inflation hole (11) on the brace outer cover (1).
3. The inflatable radial wrist brace according to claim 1, wherein: The second inflatable pressure regulating mechanism comprises a second airbag (8), the second airbag (8) being located on the inner side wall of the connecting sleeve (6), the connecting sleeve (6) being provided with a second inflation hole (14), and the second inflation hole (14) being connected to the second airbag (8), and the connecting sleeve (6) being provided with a second deflation hole (20) on one side of the second inflation hole (14).
4. The inflatable radial wrist brace according to claim 1, wherein: The fixing mechanism comprises a first fixing block (2), the first fixing block (2) being provided with a plurality of straps (3) on one side of the opening of the brace jacket (1), and a plurality of evenly distributed connecting straps (4) being provided on the other side of the opening of the brace jacket (1), the connecting straps (4) being provided with buckles (5), and the positions of the straps (3) and the buckles (5) corresponding to each other.
5. The inflatable radial wrist brace according to claim 1, wherein: Symmetrical second fixing blocks (9) are provided on both sides of the connecting sleeve (6), and fixing belts (10) are provided on the second fixing blocks (9).
6. The inflatable radial wrist brace according to claim 2, wherein: A pressure display (13) is provided on the surface of the brace cover (1), and pressure sensors are provided inside the first airbag (7) and the second airbag (8).
7. The inflatable radial wrist brace according to claim 2, wherein: The brace cover (1) is a disposable brace. The brace cover (1) is made of a soft material, and the inner core is made of a polymer plastically deformable material. The first airbag (7) and the second airbag (8) are made of a silicone soft material. When the second airbag (8) is inflated, it has a three-dimensional structure that is thick in the front and thin in the back.