Special pad for magnetic resonance spine prone examination

Abstract

The utility model discloses a special pad for magnetic resonance spine prone examination, which comprises a base, one end of the base is fixedly connected with a headrest, the headrest is arranged in an inverted U shape, one end of the base far away from the headrest is provided with a thigh bearing pad, and one end of the thigh bearing pad far away from the base is provided with a shank bearing pad. An abdomen containing hole used for containing the abdomen of a patient when the patient is in a prone position is formed in the top of the base, an MRI coil supporting mechanism used for supporting the MRI coil is arranged on the base, and a fixing assembly used for fixing the MRI coil to the MRI coil supporting mechanism is arranged on the MRI coil supporting mechanism; by means of the abdomen containing hole, it is guaranteed that the front abdomen of a patient can move freely when the patient does respiratory movement, and the body of the patient cannot be jacked up to cause respiratory movement artifacts.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device auxiliary technology, and in particular to a special pad for prone examination of the spine using magnetic resonance imaging. Background Technology

[0002] Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), due to its excellent soft tissue contrast and lack of ionizing radiation, is widely used in imaging the human spine. In clinical radiology examinations, the diagnosis of certain diseases, such as tethered cord syndrome and lumbar disc herniation, sometimes requires a prone MRI in addition to the routine supine MRI for definitive diagnosis. However, during a prone MRI, the patient's normal breathing causes chest and abdominal movements, resulting in up-and-down movements that create artifacts on the MRI image. Furthermore, the patient's head-down position can lead to breathing difficulties, further exacerbating respiratory movements and worsening image artifacts.

[0003] Therefore, a special mat for prone MRI examination of the spine is proposed. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to provide a special pad for prone MRI examination of the spine, thereby solving or at least alleviating one or more of the above-mentioned problems and other problems existing in the prior art.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, the main technical solutions adopted by this utility model include:

[0006] A special pad for prone MRI spinal examination includes a base, one end of which is fixedly connected to a headrest, which is inverted U-shaped. A thigh support pad is located at the end of the base away from the headrest, and a calf support pad is located at the end of the thigh support pad away from the base. An abdominal cavity is provided at the top of the base to accommodate the patient's abdomen when in a prone position. An MRI coil support mechanism is provided on the base to support the MRI coil, and a fixing component is provided on the MRI coil support mechanism to fix the MRI coil to the MRI coil support mechanism.

[0007] In the magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) spinal prone examination pad according to this utility model, the MRI coil support mechanism includes a support frame, which is arched and can be detachably installed on the base via a disassembly component.

[0008] In the magnetic resonance spinal prone examination pad according to the present invention, the disassembly and assembly components include inserts fixed at the four corners of the bottom of the support frame, and mounting grooves corresponding to the inserts are fixedly connected to the opposite sides of the base, with the lower end of the insert being inserted into the interior of the mounting groove.

[0009] In the magnetic resonance spinal prone examination pad according to the present invention, a handle bolt for locking the insert block on the mounting groove is threaded on one side of the mounting groove.

[0010] In the magnetic resonance spinal prone examination pad according to the present invention, the fixation component includes two sets of fixation members, which are respectively disposed at both ends of the support frame. Each set of fixation members includes two straps, and the lower ends of the two straps are respectively fixed to both sides of the support frame.

[0011] In the magnetic resonance spinal prone examination pad according to this utility model, the upper ends of the two straps belonging to the same fixing member are respectively fixedly sewn with a Velcro surface and a Velcro hook surface.

[0012] In the magnetic resonance spinal prone examination pad according to the present invention, an arm support pad is provided at the lower front of the head pillow.

[0013] In the magnetic resonance spinal prone examination pad according to the present invention, the base is detachably provided with a positioning pad for limiting the patient's position. Two positioning pads are provided, and the two positioning pads are respectively located on both sides of the abdominal receiving hole.

[0014] In the magnetic resonance spinal prone examination pad according to the present invention, the top of the base is fixedly connected to positioning posts on both sides of the abdominal receiving hole, the positioning pad is provided with positioning holes, and the positioning pad is sleeved on the positioning posts through the positioning holes.

[0015] In the magnetic resonance spinal prone examination pad according to this utility model, the number of positioning posts located on the same side of the abdominal receiving hole is not less than two.

[0016] This utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0017] This invention, through the abdominal receiving hole, ensures that the patient's anterior abdomen can move freely during respiratory movements, preventing the patient's body from being pushed up and causing respiratory motion artifacts.

[0018] The positioning pads can be used to limit the patient's position. In actual use, the positioning pads of the corresponding size can be replaced according to the patient's body size.

[0019] The MRI coil support mechanism and disassembly / removal components facilitate the assembly and disassembly of the support frame and the base. The fixing components facilitate the detachable fixing of the MRI coil to the support frame. Moreover, the overall structure is simple and easy to operate.

[0020] By providing headrests, arm support pads, thigh support pads, and calf support pads, patients can place their limbs naturally and comfortably when in a prone position, thus improving their comfort. Attached Figure Description

[0021] The accompanying drawings, which are included to provide a further understanding of this application and form part of this application, illustrate exemplary embodiments and are used to explain this application, but do not constitute an undue limitation of this application. In the drawings:

[0022] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of the special pad for prone examination of the spine using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI).

[0023] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the partial explosion structure of the special pad for prone magnetic resonance spinal examination of this utility model.

[0024] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the MRI coil support mechanism of this utility model;

[0025] Figure 4 for Figure 1 A magnified structural diagram of part A in the diagram.

[0026] Explanation of icon numbers:

[0027] 1. Base; 101. Abdominal receiving hole; 102. Positioning post; 103. Mounting slot; 104. Handle bolt; 2. Thigh support pad; 3. Lower leg support pad; 4. Arm support pad; 5. Headrest; 6. MRI coil support mechanism; 601. Support frame; 602. Insert block; 603. Fixing component. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The following will describe in detail the implementation of this application with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments, so that the implementation process of how this application uses technical means to solve technical problems and achieve technical effects can be fully understood and implemented accordingly.

[0029] Please refer to Figures 1 to 4 As shown, this embodiment provides a special pad for prone MRI examination of the spine, including a base 1. A headrest 5 is fixedly connected to one end of the base 1. The headrest 5 is arranged in an inverted U-shape. An arm support pad 4 is arranged in front of the headrest 5. A thigh support pad 2 is arranged at the end of the base 1 away from the headrest 5. A calf support pad 3 is arranged at the end of the thigh support pad 2 away from the base 1. An abdominal receiving hole 101 is opened on the top of the base 1 for accommodating the patient's abdomen when the patient is in a prone position. An MRI coil support mechanism 6 is provided on the base 1 for supporting the MRI coil. A fixing component is provided on the MRI coil support mechanism 6 for fixing the MRI coil to the MRI coil support mechanism 6.

[0030] The magnetic resonance spinal prone examination pad using the above technical solution has an abdominal receiving hole 101 on the base 1 to ensure that the patient's anterior abdomen can move freely during respiratory movements, without lifting the patient's body and causing respiratory motion artifacts. In addition, by setting a head pillow 5, arm support pad 4, thigh support pad 2 and calf support pad 3, it is convenient for the patient to place their limbs naturally and comfortably when in a prone position, thus improving the patient's comfort.

[0031] In this embodiment, the MRI coil support mechanism 6 includes a support frame 601, which is arched. The support frame 601 is detachably mounted to the base 1 via a disassembly assembly. The disassembly assembly includes inserts 602 fixed at the four corners of the bottom of the support frame 601. The base 1 has mounting grooves 103 that correspond one-to-one with the inserts 602 on both opposite sides. The lower end of the insert 602 is inserted into the mounting groove 103. The fixing assembly includes two sets of fixing members, which are respectively set at both ends of the support frame 601. Each set of fixing members includes two straps 603, and the lower ends of the two straps 603 are respectively fixed to both sides of the support frame 601.

[0032] By adopting the above technical solution, during installation, the bottom plug 602 of the support frame 601 is first inserted into the corresponding mounting slot 103, then the MRI coil is placed on the support frame 601, and then fixedly tied to the support frame 601 by the strap 603.

[0033] Furthermore, for ease of operation, the upper ends of the two straps 603 belonging to the same fastener are respectively fixed with a Velcro rough side and a Velcro hook side. Through the Velcro, the two straps 603 can be quickly connected and separated, making the MRI coil fixing operation more convenient.

[0034] Furthermore, a handle bolt 104 for locking the insert 602 onto the mounting groove 103 is threaded on one side of the mounting groove 103. The handle bolt 104 can strengthen the connection between the support frame 601 and the base 1.

[0035] In this embodiment, a positioning pad 7 for limiting the patient's position is detachably provided on the base 1. There are two positioning pads 7, which are respectively set on both sides of the abdominal receiving hole 101. The positioning pads 7 can limit the patient's position. In actual use, the positioning pads 7 of the corresponding size can be replaced according to the patient's body size.

[0036] For example, a larger positioning pad 7 can be used for pediatric patients, while a smaller positioning pad 7 can be used for some obese adult patients.

[0037] In this embodiment, at least two positioning posts 102 are provided on the same side of the abdominal receiving hole 101. This arrangement can effectively prevent the positioning pad 7 from rotating.

[0038] To facilitate understanding of the above-mentioned technical solutions of this utility model, the working principle or operation method of this utility model in actual process will be described in detail below.

[0039] Working principle: When using the device, the patient first lies prone on the base 1, and then places the abdomen into the abdominal receiving hole 101 to ensure that the patient's abdomen can move freely during breathing movements without lifting the patient's body and causing breathing motion artifacts. Then, a positioning pad 7 of the corresponding size is selected, and the positioning hole 701 is fitted onto the positioning post 102. Then, the support frame 601 is fixed to the base 1 using the disassembly and assembly parts. Then, the MRI coil is placed on the support frame 601, and the MRI coil is fixed to the support frame 601 using the strap 603 and Velcro.

[0040] The foregoing description illustrates and describes several preferred embodiments of the present invention. However, as previously stated, it should be understood that the present invention is not limited to the forms disclosed herein and should not be construed as excluding other embodiments. It can be used in various other combinations, modifications, and environments, and can be altered within the scope of the inventive concept described herein through the foregoing teachings or techniques or knowledge in related fields. Any modifications and variations made by those skilled in the art that do not depart from the spirit and scope of the present invention should be within the protection scope of the appended claims.

Claims

1. A special mat for prone MRI spinal examination, characterized in that, The device includes a base (1), one end of which is fixedly connected to a headrest (5), which is inverted U-shaped. A thigh support pad (2) is provided at the end of the base (1) away from the headrest (5), and a calf support pad (3) is provided at the end of the thigh support pad (2) away from the base (1). An abdominal receiving hole (101) is provided on the top of the base (1) for accommodating the patient's abdomen when the patient is in a prone position. An MRI coil support mechanism (6) is provided on the base (1) for supporting the MRI coil. A fixing component is provided on the MRI coil support mechanism (6) for fixing the MRI coil on the MRI coil support mechanism (6).

2. The special pad for prone MRI spinal examination according to claim 1, characterized in that: The MRI coil support mechanism (6) includes a support frame (601), which is arched and can be detachably installed on the base (1) via a disassembly component.

3. The special pad for prone MRI spinal examination according to claim 2, characterized in that: The assembly / disassembly component includes inserts (602) fixed at the four corners of the bottom of the support frame (601). The base (1) has mounting slots (103) that correspond one-to-one with the inserts (602) on both opposite sides. The lower end of the inserts (602) is inserted into the inside of the mounting slots (103).

4. The special pad for prone MRI spinal examination according to claim 3, characterized in that: One side of the mounting groove (103) is threaded with a handle bolt (104) for locking the insert (602) onto the mounting groove (103).

5. The special pad for prone MRI spinal examination according to claim 4, characterized in that: The fixing component includes two sets of fixing members, which are respectively disposed at both ends of the support frame (601). Each set of fixing members includes two straps (603), and the lower ends of the two straps (603) are respectively fixed to both sides of the support frame (601).

6. The special pad for prone MRI spinal examination according to claim 5, characterized in that: The upper ends of the two straps (603) belonging to the same fastener are respectively fixedly sewn with a hook and loop fastener surface and a hook and loop fastener hook surface.

7. The special pad for prone MRI spinal examination according to claim 1, characterized in that: An arm support pad (4) is provided at the lower front of the headrest (5).

8. The special pad for prone MRI spinal examination according to claim 6, characterized in that: The base (1) is detachably provided with a positioning pad (7) for limiting the patient's position. There are two positioning pads (7), which are respectively located on both sides of the abdominal receiving hole (101).

9. The special pad for prone MRI spinal examination according to claim 8, characterized in that: The top of the base (1) is fixedly connected to positioning posts (102) on both sides of the abdominal receiving hole (101). The positioning pad (7) has a positioning hole (701) and the positioning pad (7) is sleeved on the positioning post (102) through the positioning hole (701).

10. The special pad for prone MRI spinal examination according to claim 9, characterized in that: The number of positioning posts (102) located on the same side as the abdominal receiving hole (101) is not less than two.

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