Restraint cuff special for affected limb after breast cancer operation

By designing a special restraint cuff for the affected limb after breast cancer surgery, using an adjustable cuff body and hook structure, the problems of poor adaptability and low comfort in traditional devices are solved, and effective restrictions and comfortable constraints on the shoulder joints of the affected limb are achieved, and patients are promoted to recover.

CN223299222UActive Publication Date: 2025-09-05CANCER CENT OF GUANGZHOU MEDICAL UNIV
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Patent Information

Application Number
CN202422268162.5
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-14
Publication Date
2025-09-05
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-14

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Technical Problem

The existing limb restraint devices after breast cancer cannot effectively limit shoulder joint movement, which is poor in adaptability and affects the patient's recovery. The traditional devices also put pressure on the neck skin and cervical spine, making them poor in comfort.

Method used

A special restraint cuff for affected limbs after breast cancer surgery was designed, using an adjustable cuff body and hook structure, combined with Velcro connection, the material is composed of bamboo charcoal fiber, polyester fiber and polyester fiber, with a multi-layer structure to adapt to different patient needs, avoid hanging from the neck, and improve comfort.

Benefits of technology

It has achieved effective restrictions on the shoulder joints of the affected limbs, strong adaptability, improved the patient's comfort and rehabilitation efficiency, promoted the recovery of the affected limbs, reduced pressure on the neck, saved space, and was easy to carry.

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Abstract

The utility model provides a special restraint cuff for affected limbs after breast cancer operation, which relates to the technical field of medical instruments and comprises a cuff body and an adjusting strap, buttons are arranged on the outer side of the cuff body through cloth, two ends of the cuff body can be connected with each other, and a plurality of button holes are arranged on a strap body of the adjusting strap at intervals along the length direction. A hook is arranged at one end of the adjusting belt. And the buttons can be buckled with the button holes. Compared with a traditional restraint cuff, the shoulder joint restraint cuff can effectively limit the shoulder joint movement of the affected limb and has good adaptability.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of medical devices, in particular to a special restraint cuff for an affected limb after breast cancer surgery. Background Art

[0002] Surgery is an important treatment for breast cancer. Due to intraoperative damage to muscles, nerves, fascia, lymph nodes, and other tissues, early postoperative shoulder abduction must be limited, and axillary opening must be avoided to prevent flap migration, subcutaneous fluid accumulation, and compromised wound healing. Therefore, early postoperative shoulder restraint is crucial.

[0003] Currently, the most traditional clinical approach involves postoperative compression bandaging of the chest wall and axilla, with nurses educating patients on the importance of shoulder restraint and instructing them to consciously immobilize the affected shoulder. Furthermore, some researchers have developed shoulder immobilization pressure corsets and sleeves for breast cancer surgery. These methods have the following problems: 1. Patients lack awareness of the importance of early shoulder immobilization, resulting in insufficient self-control, poor compliance, or unconscious movements, which in turn lead to ineffective shoulder immobilization. 2. Existing shoulder immobilization pressure corsets and sleeves are limited in their applicability, being only suitable for patients with postoperative lymphedema of the affected limb after radical mastectomy and upper limb surgery, and are not effectively applicable to various breast cancer surgical procedures. Furthermore, the pressure sleeves must be hung from the patient's neck, placing pressure on the neck skin and cervical spine, resulting in poor comfort. These issues not only create challenges for medical staff but also hinder the recovery of patients after breast cancer surgery, delaying postoperative recovery and interfering with systematic upper limb functional training, leading to slow functional recovery and reduced quality of life. Utility Model Content

[0004] In view of the problem that the sleeve in the prior art cannot effectively restrict the movement of the shoulder joint of the affected limb and has poor adaptability, the utility model provides a special restraint cuff for the affected limb after breast cancer surgery, which can effectively restrict the movement of the shoulder joint of the affected limb and has good adaptability.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides the following technical solutions:

[0006] A special restraint cuff for an affected limb after breast cancer surgery, comprising:

[0007] The cuff body has buttons on its outer side through a cloth piece, and the two ends of the cuff body can be connected to each other;

[0008] An adjustment belt, wherein a plurality of buckle holes are provided on the belt body at intervals along the length direction, and a hook is provided at one end of the adjustment belt;

[0009] Wherein, the button can be fastened with the buttonhole.

[0010] As described above, the restraint cuff specifically for the affected limb after breast cancer surgery, further, the outer side surface of one end of the cuff body is provided with a Velcro hook surface, and the inner side surface of the other end of the cuff body is provided with a Velcro fleece surface, and the Velcro hook surface is adapted to the Velcro fleece surface.

[0011] As described above, the restraint cuff specifically for the affected limb after breast cancer surgery, further, the cuff body comprises an inner layer, a middle layer and an outer layer from the inside to the outside.

[0012] As described above, the restraint cuff specifically for the affected limb after breast cancer surgery, further, the material of the inner layer is bamboo charcoal fiber, the material of the middle layer is polyester fiber, and the material of the outer layer is polyester fiber.

[0013] The above-mentioned restraint cuff specifically for the affected limb after breast cancer surgery, further, has the plurality of buckle holes arranged at equal intervals.

[0014] As described above, the restraint cuff specifically for the affected limb after breast cancer surgery, further, the shape of the cloth piece is a triangle.

[0015] As described above, the restraint cuff specifically for the affected limb after breast cancer surgery, further, one end of the cuff body is a dovetail structure.

[0016] As described above, the restraint cuff specifically for the affected limb after breast cancer surgery, further, the corners of the cuff body are rounded.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] 1. Compared with the traditional restraint cuff, the adjustment belt of the utility model can be adjusted according to the tightness of different patients and has better adaptability;

[0019] 2. Compared with traditional restraint cuffs, the hook of the utility model can be directly hung on the buckle of the pressure bra worn after breast cancer surgery, thereby limiting the patient's shoulder joint movement without causing pressure on the patient's neck skin and cervical spine, and the overall comfort is better. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] In order to more clearly illustrate the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention, the following briefly introduces the drawings required for use in the embodiments. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of the present application. For ordinary technicians in this field, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative work.

[0021] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the components of the restraint cuff according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0022] Figure 2This is a schematic structural diagram of a restraining cuff (with the cuff body unfolded) according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0023] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of a restraining cuff (with the cuff body unfolded) according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0024] Figure 4 This is a schematic structural diagram of a restraining cuff (cuff body rolled up) according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0025] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of a restraining cuff (cuff body rolled up) according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0026] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the restraint cuff when it is stored in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the restraint cuff when it is stored in an embodiment of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 8 This is a schematic structural diagram of the cuff body according to an embodiment of the present utility model;

[0029] In the figure: 1. Cuff body; 2. Adjustment strap; 3. Cloth panel; 4. Button; 5. Button hole; 6. Hook; 7. Velcro fleece surface; 8. Velcro hook surface; 9. Rounded corner; 10. Inner layer; 11. Middle layer; 12. Outer layer. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0030] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the present invention to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the present invention. Obviously, the embodiments described are only part of the embodiments of the present application, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the present application, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without making creative efforts are within the scope of protection of this application.

[0031] Example:

[0032] It should be noted that the terms "first", "second", etc. in the specification and claims of the present invention and the above-mentioned drawings are used to distinguish similar objects and are not necessarily used to describe a specific order or sequence. It should be understood that the data used in this way can be interchanged where appropriate, so that the embodiments of the present invention described herein can be implemented in an order other than those illustrated or described herein. In addition, the terms "including" and "having" in the embodiments of the present invention and any variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusions, for example, a process, method, system, product or device that includes a series of steps or units is not necessarily limited to those steps or units clearly listed, but may include other steps or units that are not clearly listed or inherent to these processes, methods, products or devices.

[0033] It should be understood that the terms "center", "longitudinal", "lateral", "length", "width", "thickness", "up", "down", "front", "back", "left", "right", "vertical", "horizontal", "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "clockwise", "counterclockwise", "axial", "radial", "circumferential" and the like, indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0034] In the description of this utility model, "plurality" means at least two, such as two or three, unless otherwise specifically defined. Furthermore, unless otherwise specified or defined, the terms "mounted," "connected," and "connected" should be understood broadly, meaning, for example, fixed, removable, or integral; mechanical or electrical; direct or indirect through an intermediary; and internal communication between two components. Those skilled in the art will understand the specific meanings of these terms in this utility model in their respective contexts.

[0035] In the present invention, unless otherwise expressly specified or limited, when a first feature is "above" or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediary. Furthermore, when a first feature is "above," "above," or "above" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly above or diagonally above the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a higher level than the second feature. When a first feature is "below," "below," or "below" a second feature, it may mean that the first feature is directly below or diagonally below the second feature, or simply means that the first feature is at a lower level than the second feature.

[0036] The utility model provides a technical solution: a restraint cuff specifically designed for an affected limb after breast cancer surgery, comprising a cuff body 1 and an adjusting strap 2. The outer side of the cuff body 1 is provided with a button 4 via a cloth piece 3, and the two ends of the cuff body 1 can be connected to each other. The adjusting strap 2 is provided with a plurality of button holes 5 spaced along its length, and a hook 6 is provided at one end of the adjusting strap 2. The button 4 can be fastened to the button hole 5.

[0037] Specifically, see Figures 1 to 7 When using this restraint cuff, the cuff body 1 is unfolded, the affected limb is placed on the cuff body 1, and then the two ends of the cuff body 1 are rolled up and connected to wrap around the affected limb. Furthermore, the cuff body 1 can be a tension-free cuff, which provides greater comfort. To accommodate different patients, the buckle hole 5 on the adjustment strap 2 can be used in conjunction with the button 4 on the cuff body 1 to effectively restrict the movement of the affected limb's shoulder joint, preventing abduction of the affected shoulder joint and opening the axilla, thereby reducing the incidence of subcutaneous effusion after breast cancer surgery. This does not affect the movement of the affected hand, wrist, and elbow joints. Therefore, using this restraint cuff does not affect the patient's orderly upper limb functional exercise, thereby effectively promoting the functional recovery of the affected limb. The hook 6 at one end of the adjustment strap 2 is used to fit the pressure bra that breast cancer patients must wear after surgery. The pressure bra has a buckle, so the cuff can be hung on the buckle via the hook 6 to stabilize the affected limb. Compared to traditional cuffs that hang from the patient's neck, the overall comfort is better and does not put pressure on the patient's neck skin and cervical spine. Furthermore, when not in use, the restraint cuff can be rolled up and stored, saving space and making it easy to carry. The button 4 is mounted on the fabric panel 3, making it easy to replace the button 4 without affecting the overall shape of the cuff body 1. The two ends of the cuff body 1 can be connected by methods including, but not limited to, snap-fit ​​connections, adhesive bonding, and the like.

[0038] As an optional embodiment, in some embodiments, the outer side surface of one end of the cuff body 1 is provided with a Velcro hook surface 8, and the inner side surface of the other end of the cuff body 1 is provided with a Velcro loop surface 7, and the Velcro hook surface 8 is adapted to the Velcro loop surface 7. Figure 2 and Figure 3 The cuff body 1 is attached at both ends using Velcro, which makes connecting and disconnecting the two ends of the cuff body 1 very convenient, eliminating the need for complicated buckling or tying steps, greatly improving usage efficiency. Furthermore, the Velcro design is simple, which can enhance the overall aesthetics of the cuff body 1 to a certain extent.

[0039] As an optional implementation, in some embodiments, the cuff body 1 includes, from inside to outside, an inner layer 10, a middle layer 11, and an outer layer 12. Furthermore, the inner layer 10 is made of bamboo charcoal fiber, the middle layer 11 is made of polyester fiber, and the outer layer 12 is made of polyester fiber.

[0040] Specifically, see Figure 8 The cuff body 1 is a multi-layer structure consisting of an inner layer 10, a middle layer 11 and an outer layer 12. The material of the inner layer 10 is bamboo charcoal fiber, which is a material with natural antibacterial, deodorizing and breathable properties. Its porous structure can absorb and decompose odors and bacteria, thereby keeping the inner layer of the cuff body 1 clean and hygienic. In addition, bamboo charcoal fiber also has good air permeability and moisture absorption, which helps to reduce the patient's discomfort. The material of the middle layer 11 is polyester fiber, which is a high-strength, wear-resistant synthetic material with high tear resistance. It is suitable as a middle layer to reinforce the structure of the cuff body 1. The material of the outer layer 12 is polyester fiber, which has high strength, wear resistance and wrinkle resistance, and is also easy to clean and disinfect. At the same time, it also has good air permeability and moisture absorption, which can keep the inside of the cuff body 1 dry and comfortable.

[0041] As an optional embodiment, in some embodiments, the plurality of buckle holes 5 are arranged at equal intervals. Figure 1 , equal interval setting is more conducive to adjusting the tightness and improving the accuracy of adjustment.

[0042] As an optional embodiment, in some embodiments, the shape of the cloth piece 3 is a triangle. Figure 1 , the cloth piece 3 can effectively reduce the pressure of the cuff on the affected limb, and the shape of the cloth piece 3 can be adjusted according to needs. For example, it can also be designed into other shapes such as round, square, irregular, etc., as long as it can appropriately improve the aesthetics.

[0043] As an optional embodiment, in some embodiments, one end of the cuff body 1 is a dovetail structure. Figure 1 When the cuff body 1 needs to be removed from the affected limb, the dovetail structure design can make the removal process simpler and faster, thereby improving work efficiency.

[0044] In the above embodiment, further, the corners of the cuff body 1 are rounded 9. Figure 1 The rounded corners 9 allow the cuff body 1 to be tied more smoothly, reducing any sticking or resistance caused by right-angled corners, thereby improving the efficiency and convenience of tying. Furthermore, the rounded corners 9 allow the cuff body 1 to better conform to the contours of the limb during tying, reducing any gaps or protrusions caused by right-angled corners, and improving the fit between the cuff body 1 and the limb.

[0045] In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "example", "specific example", or "some examples" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present invention. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described can be combined in any one or more embodiments or examples in a suitable manner. In addition, those skilled in the art can combine and combine different embodiments or examples described in this specification and features of different embodiments or examples without contradiction.

[0046] The above embodiments are intended only to illustrate the technical concepts and features of the present invention. Their purpose is to enable those skilled in the art to understand the contents of the present invention and implement them accordingly. They are not intended to limit the scope of protection of the present invention. Any equivalent changes or modifications based on the essence of the present invention are intended to be included in the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A special restraint cuff for the affected limb after breast cancer surgery, characterized in that: include: The cuff body has buttons on its outer side through a cloth piece, and the two ends of the cuff body can be connected to each other; An adjustment belt, wherein a plurality of buckle holes are provided on the belt body at intervals along the length direction, and a hook is provided at one end of the adjustment belt; Wherein, the button can be fastened with the buttonhole.

2. The postoperative restraint cuff for the affected limb after breast cancer surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The outer side surface of one end of the cuff body is provided with a Velcro hook surface, and the inner side surface of the other end of the cuff body is provided with a Velcro fleece surface, and the Velcro hook surface is adapted to the Velcro fleece surface.

3. The postoperative restraint cuff for the affected limb after breast cancer surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The cuff body comprises an inner layer, a middle layer and an outer layer from inside to outside.

4. The postoperative restraint cuff for the affected limb after breast cancer surgery according to claim 3, characterized in that: The material of the inner layer is bamboo charcoal fiber, the material of the middle layer is polyester fiber, and the material of the outer layer is polyester fiber.

5. The restraint cuff for the affected limb after breast cancer surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The button holes are arranged at equal intervals.

6. The restraint cuff for the affected limb after breast cancer surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shape of the cloth piece is a triangle.

7. The restraint cuff for the affected limb after breast cancer surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: One end of the cuff body is a dovetail structure.

8. The restraint cuff for the affected limb after breast cancer surgery according to claim 7, characterized in that: The corners of the cuff body are rounded.