Medical torticollis correction fixing brace

Abstract

The utility model relates to the field of torticollis correction, and discloses a medical torticollis correction fixing brace which comprises a front chest shell and a back shell, the back shell is arranged at the rear end of the front chest shell, and the center of the front end face of the front chest shell and the center of the rear end face of the back shell are each provided with a rotation angle structure. Protection structures are arranged on the inner side walls of the chest shell and the back shell, a head shell is arranged at the upper end between the chest shell and the back shell, head structures are arranged on the inner side wall and the front end of the head shell, and a lower jaw shell is arranged on the upper end face of the rotation angle structure. In the utility model, the overall weight of the brace is obviously reduced by adopting the design that the chest bracket and the back bracket are made of aluminum alloy, and the light material not only improves the comfort of a patient and reduces the discomfort possibly caused by long-time wearing, but also facilitates the daily activities of the patient, and improves the portability and the use frequency of the brace.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of torticollis correction, and in particular to a medical torticollis correction fixation brace. Background Technology

[0002] Children with congenital muscular torticollis and congenital bony torticollis need a torticollis correction and fixation brace for correction and fixation.

[0003] In correcting torticollis, commonly known as wry neck, external fixation is used before and during the recovery period after torticollis surgery. Patients may still involuntarily tilt to the affected side after torticollis surgery. Therefore, those skilled in the art have provided a medical torticollis correction and fixation brace to solve the problems mentioned in the background art. Utility Model Content

[0004] The purpose of this invention is to address the shortcomings of existing technologies by proposing a medical torticollis correction and fixation brace. The design, employing aluminum alloy for both the front and back supports, significantly reduces the overall weight of the brace. This lightweight material not only improves patient comfort and reduces discomfort from prolonged wear but also facilitates daily activities, increasing portability and frequency of use. The protective and head structures are adjustable according to the patient's height and weight, ensuring that patients of different body types can find a suitable size. This high degree of applicability means the brace can serve a wider range of patients, improving market adaptability and user satisfaction. Torticollis correction and fixation are achieved by adjusting the fixing bolts of the front and rear rotating fixation components. This design makes the adjustment process simple and convenient, allowing patients or caregivers to operate easily without the need for specialized medical equipment or complex procedures. This simple adjustment mechanism not only lowers the barrier to entry but also improves the flexibility and efficiency of treatment.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution: a medical torticollis correction and fixation brace, comprising a front chest shell and a back shell, wherein the back shell is disposed at the rear end of the front chest shell, and a rotation angle structure is provided at the center of the front end face and the rear end face of the back shell, and a protective structure is provided on the inner sidewalls of both the front chest shell and the back shell, a head shell is provided at the upper end between the front chest shell and the back shell, and a head structure is provided on the inner sidewall and the front end of the head shell, and a chin shell is provided on the upper end face of the rotation angle structure;

[0006] The above technical solution significantly reduces the overall weight of the brace by using aluminum alloy for both the front and back supports. This lightweight material not only improves patient comfort and reduces discomfort from prolonged wear, but also facilitates daily activities, increasing portability and frequency of use. The adjustable protective and head structures, tailored to different body types, ensure that patients of varying sizes can find a suitable size. This high degree of applicability means the brace can serve a wider range of patients, improving market adaptability and user satisfaction. Correction and fixation of torticollis can be achieved by adjusting the fixing bolts of the front and rear rotating fasteners. This design makes the adjustment process simple and convenient, allowing patients or caregivers to operate easily without specialized medical equipment or complex procedures. This simple adjustment mechanism not only lowers the barrier to entry but also improves the flexibility and efficiency of treatment.

[0007] Furthermore, the two rotation angle structures include a front chest support, a front rotation fixation member, a back support, and a rear rotation fixation member. The front chest support is located at the center of the front end face of the front chest shell, the front rotation fixation member is located on the lower end face of the chin shell of the front chest support, the back support is located at the center of the rear end face of the back shell, and the rear rotation fixation member is located near the center of the rear end face of the head shell and near the upper rear end face of the back support.

[0008] Through the above technical solution, the anterior chest brace is fixed at the center of the front end face of the anterior chest shell as a support structure, providing an installation base for the anterior rotating fixation component. The anterior rotating fixation component allows the chin shell to rotate and adjust its angle relative to the anterior chest shell. The posterior back brace is fixed at the center of the rear end face of the posterior back shell, providing support for the posterior rotating fixation component. The posterior rotating fixation component allows the head shell to adjust its angle relative to the posterior back shell, making the patient more comfortable when wearing the brace, reducing discomfort caused by improper fixation angle, and improving patient compliance.

[0009] Furthermore, the two protective structures include a front chest liner, a back liner, two chest straps, and two shoulder straps. The front chest liner is fitted at the center of the rear inner wall of the front chest shell, the back liner is fitted at the center of the front inner wall of the back shell, the two chest straps are respectively located at the lower sides of the front front face of the front chest shell and the lower sides of the rear rear face of the back shell, and the two shoulder straps are respectively located at the upper sides of the front front face of the front chest shell and the upper sides of the rear rear face of the back shell.

[0010] Through the above technical solution, the front chest liner and back liner are in direct contact with the patient's body, providing soft cushioning and reducing the pressure and friction of the front chest shell and back shell on the body. The two chest straps connect the lower sides of the front front face of the front chest shell and the lower sides of the rear rear face of the back shell, respectively. By tightening the straps, the front chest shell and back shell can be fixed in the position of the patient's chest. The two shoulder straps can be tightened to fix the front chest shell and back shell in the position of the patient's shoulders. Adjustment can be made according to the patient's body shape, which improves the versatility and applicability of the brace and meets the needs of different patients.

[0011] Furthermore, the head structure includes two chin straps, a head liner, a head strap, and a chin liner. One end of each of the two chin straps is located at the center of the lower end face of the chin shell on both sides. One end of each of the two chin straps is located at the lower side of the rear end face of the head shell on both sides. The head liner is located at the center of the inner wall of the head shell on the upper side. The head strap is located at the center of the front end face of the head shell on the upper side. The chin liner is located at the center of the upper end face of the chin shell.

[0012] Through the above technical solution, the chin strap fixes the chin shell to the head shell, thereby stabilizing the patient's chin. The head liner is in direct contact with the patient's head, providing soft support and cushioning, reducing the pressure of the head shell on the head. By tightening the head strap, the head can be further fixed inside the head shell. The chin liner is in direct contact with the patient's chin, increasing the comfort of the chin. Adjustments can be made according to the patient's specific situation to ensure the firmness and comfort of the fixation, thus improving the applicability of the brace.

[0013] Furthermore, the front rotating fastener is connected to the front chest support and the lower jaw shell by bolts;

[0014] Through the above technical solution, the bolts provide strong clamping force in the connection between the front rotating fastener, the front chest support, and the chin shell, ensuring a firm and reliable connection between the three components.

[0015] Furthermore, the rear rotating fixing component is connected to the head shell by bolts;

[0016] The above technical solution connects the rear rotating fastener and the head shell by bolts passing through pre-set holes and tightening nuts. This connection method ensures that the relative position between the rear rotating fastener and the head shell is fixed, while allowing a certain degree of rotational movement.

[0017] Furthermore, the front chest lining, front chest shell, back lining, and back shell are all connected by Velcro.

[0018] The above technical solution achieves a detachable connection between components by attaching Velcro to the corresponding parts.

[0019] Furthermore, both the front chest support and the back support are made of aluminum alloy;

[0020] The above technical solution can withstand a certain amount of external force, ensuring that it will not easily deform during use, providing stable support for patients, reducing the weight of the entire device, making it more comfortable for patients to wear, reducing burden, and improving patient compliance.

[0021] Furthermore, both the front chest shell and the back shell are made of plastic;

[0022] Through the above technical solutions, plastic mainly plays a protective and supportive role. Plastic has a certain strength and toughness, and can withstand a certain amount of external impact without being easily damaged.

[0023] This utility model has the following beneficial effects:

[0024] 1. In this utility model, the medical torticollis correction and fixation brace significantly reduces the overall weight of the brace by using aluminum alloy as the front chest support and back support. The use of this lightweight material not only improves the patient's comfort and reduces the discomfort that may be caused by wearing it for a long time, but also facilitates the patient's daily activities, and improves the portability and frequency of use of the brace.

[0025] 2. In this utility model, the protective structure and head structure are adjustable according to the patient's height and weight, ensuring that patients of different body types can find a suitable size. This high degree of applicability means that the brace can serve a wider range of patients, improving the product's market adaptability and user satisfaction.

[0026] 3. In this utility model, the correction and fixation of torticollis can be achieved by adjusting the fixing bolts of the front rotating fixing part and the rear rotating fixing part. This design makes the adjustment process simple and convenient, and patients or caregivers can easily operate it without professional medical equipment or complicated procedures. This simple adjustment mechanism not only lowers the threshold for use, but also improves the flexibility and efficiency of treatment. Attached Figure Description

[0027] Figure 1 This is a perspective view of a medical torticollis correction and fixation brace proposed in this utility model;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a front view of a medical torticollis correction and fixation brace proposed in this utility model;

[0029] Figure 3This is a rear view of a medical torticollis correction and fixation brace proposed in this utility model;

[0030] Figure 4 for Figure 3 Enlarged diagram of point A in the middle.

[0031] Legend:

[0032] 1. Front chest shell; 2. Back shell; 3. Rotation angle structure; 301. Front chest support; 302. Front rotation fixation; 303. Back support; 304. Rear rotation fixation; 4. Protective structure; 401. Front chest lining; 402. Back lining; 403. Chest straps; 404. Shoulder straps; 5. Head shell; 6. Head structure; 601. Chin straps; 602. Head lining; 603. Head straps; 604. Chin lining; 7. Chin shell. Detailed Implementation

[0033] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.

[0034] Reference Figure 1-4This utility model provides an embodiment of a medical torticollis correction and fixation brace, comprising a front chest shell 1 and a back shell 2. The back shell 2 is located at the rear end of the front chest shell 1. A rotation angle structure 3 is provided at the center of the front end face of the front chest shell 1 and the rear end face of the back shell 2. A protective structure 4 is provided on the inner sidewalls of both the front chest shell 1 and the back shell 2. A head shell 5 is provided at the upper end between the front chest shell 1 and the back shell 2. A head structure 6 is provided on the inner sidewall and front end of the head shell 5. A chin shell 7 is provided on the upper end face of the rotation angle structure 3. The medical torticollis correction and fixation brace is mainly composed of the front chest shell 1, the back shell 2, the rotation angle structure 3, the protective structure 4, the head shell 5, the head structure 6, and the chin shell 7. The front chest shell 1 and the back shell 2 are located at the front and rear of the body, respectively, and are connected by the rotation angle structure 3, so that the brace can adapt to the body shape and correction needs of different patients. The head shell 5 is located at the upper end between the front chest shell 1 and the back shell 2 and is used to fix the head. The head structure 6 further provides support and fixation for the head. The mandibular shell 7 is connected to the upper surface of the rotation angle structure 3 to fix the mandible. The front chest support 301 and the back support 303 are both made of aluminum alloy, which can withstand a certain amount of external force and ensure that they will not easily deform during use, providing stable support for the patient, reducing the weight of the entire device, making it more comfortable for the patient to wear, reducing the burden, and improving the patient's compliance. The front chest shell 1 and the back shell 2 are both made of plastic. The plastic mainly plays a protective and supportive role. The plastic has a certain strength and toughness and can withstand a certain amount of external impact without being easily damaged.

[0035] The two rotation angle structures 3 include a front chest support 301, a front rotation fixation member 302, a back support 303, and a rear rotation fixation member 304. The front chest support 301 is located at the center of the front end face of the front chest shell 1. The front rotation fixation member 302 is located on the lower end face of the chin shell 7 of the front end face of the front chest support 301. The back support 303 is located at the center of the rear end face of the back shell 2. The rear rotation fixation member 304 is located near the lower center of the rear end face of the head shell 5 and near the upper rear end face of the back support 303. The front chest support 301 serves as a support structure. Fixed at the center of the front end face of the front chest shell 1, providing a mounting base for the front rotating fastener 302. The front rotating fastener 302 allows the chin shell 7 to rotate and adjust its angle relative to the front chest shell 1. The back support 303 is fixed at the center of the rear end face of the back shell 2, providing support for the rear rotating fastener 304. The rear rotating fastener 304 allows the head shell 5 to adjust its angle relative to the back shell 2, making the patient more comfortable when wearing the brace, reducing discomfort caused by improper fixing angle, and improving patient compliance.

[0036] The front rotating fastener 302 is connected to the front chest support 301 and the lower jaw shell 7 by bolts. In the connection between the front rotating fastener 302 and the front chest support 301 and the lower jaw shell 7, the bolts provide strong clamping force to ensure that the connection between the three parts is firm and reliable. The rear rotating fastener 304 is connected to the head shell 5 by bolts. The connection between the rear rotating fastener 304 and the head shell 5 is achieved by bolts passing through pre-set holes and tightening nuts. This connection method can ensure that the relative position between the rear rotating fastener 304 and the head shell 5 is fixed, while allowing a certain degree of rotational movement.

[0037] The two protective structures 4 include a front chest liner 401, a back liner 402, two chest straps 403, and two shoulder straps 404. The front chest liner 401 is fitted onto the center of the rear inner wall of the front chest shell 1, and the back liner 402 is fitted onto the center of the front inner wall of the back shell 2. The two chest straps 403 are respectively located on the lower sides of the front front face of the front chest shell 1 and the lower sides of the rear rear face of the back shell 2. The two shoulder straps 404 are respectively located on the upper sides of the front front face of the front chest shell 1 and the upper sides of the rear rear face of the back shell 2. The front chest liner 401 and the back liner 402 are in direct contact with the patient's body, providing soft cushioning and reducing the impact of the front chest shell 1 and the back shell 2 on the body. To reduce pressure and friction on the body, two chest straps 403 connect the lower sides of the front end of the front chest shell 1 to the lower sides of the rear end of the back shell 2. By tightening the straps, the front chest shell 1 and the back shell 2 can be fixed to the patient's chest. Two shoulder straps 404 can also be tightened to fix the front chest shell 1 and the back shell 2 to the patient's shoulders. Adjustments can be made according to the patient's body shape, improving the versatility and applicability of the brace and meeting the needs of different patients. The front chest liner 401, the front chest shell 1, the back liner 402, and the back shell 2 are all connected by Velcro. By attaching the Velcro to the corresponding components, a detachable connection between them is achieved.

[0038] The head structure 6 includes two chin straps 601, a head liner 602, a head strap 603, and a chin liner 604. One end of each of the two chin straps 601 is positioned on either side of the center of the lower end face of the chin shell 7, and the other end is positioned on either side of the lower rear end face of the head shell 5. The head liner 602 is positioned on the upper side of the center of the inner wall of the head shell 5. The head strap 603 is positioned on the upper side of the center of the front end face of the head shell 5. The chin liner 604 is positioned on the center of the upper end face of the chin shell 7. The chin straps 601 pass through... The chin strap 601 connects the chin shell 7 to the head shell 5, thereby fixing the patient's chin. The head liner 602 is in direct contact with the patient's head, providing soft support and cushioning to reduce the pressure of the head shell 5 on the head. The head strap 603 can further fix the head inside the head shell 5 by tightening it. The chin liner 604 is in direct contact with the patient's chin, increasing the comfort of the chin. It can be adjusted according to the patient's specific situation to ensure the firmness and comfort of the fixation and improve the applicability of the brace.

[0039] Working Principle: The medical torticollis correction and fixation brace mainly consists of a front chest shell 1, a back shell 2, a rotation angle structure 3, a protective structure 4, a head shell 5, a head structure 6, and a chin shell 7. The front chest shell 1 and the back shell 2 are located at the front and back of the body, respectively, and are connected by the rotation angle structure 3, allowing the brace to adapt to different patients' body shapes and correction needs. The front chest support 301 is fixed at the center of the front end face of the front chest shell 1 as a support structure, providing a mounting base for the front rotation fixation component 302. The front rotation fixation component 302 allows the chin shell 7 to rotate and adjust its angle relative to the front chest shell 1. The back support 303 is fixed at the center of the rear end face of the back shell 2, providing support for the rear rotation fixation component 304. The rear rotation fixation component 304 allows the head shell 5 to adjust its angle relative to the back shell 2, making the patient more comfortable when wearing the brace, reducing discomfort caused by improper fixation angle, and improving patient compliance.

[0040] The front chest liner 401 and back liner 402 directly contact the patient's body, providing soft cushioning and reducing pressure and friction from the front chest shell 1 and back shell 2. Two chest straps 403 connect the lower sides of the front end of the front chest shell 1 to the lower sides of the rear end of the back shell 2, respectively. Tightening these straps secures the front chest shell 1 and back shell 2 to the patient's chest. Two shoulder straps 404, when tightened, secure the front chest shell 1 and back shell 2 to the patient's shoulders. Adjustable to the patient's body shape, this improves the brace's versatility and applicability, meeting the needs of different patients. The head shell 5 is located between the front chest shell 1 and back shell 2. The upper end of the head is used to fix the head. The head structure 6 further provides support and fixation for the head. The chin strap 601 fixes the chin shell 7 to the head shell 5 through the connection of the chin strap 601, thereby fixing the patient's chin. The head liner 602 is in direct contact with the patient's head, providing soft support and cushioning, reducing the pressure of the head shell 5 on the head. The head strap 603 can further fix the head inside the head shell 5 by tightening the head strap 603. The chin liner 604 is in direct contact with the patient's chin, increasing the comfort of the chin. It can be adjusted according to the specific situation of the patient to ensure the firmness and comfort of the fixation and improve the applicability of the brace.

[0041] Finally, it should be noted that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model and is not intended to limit the present utility model. Although the present utility model has been described in detail with reference to the foregoing embodiments, those skilled in the art can still modify the technical solutions described in the foregoing embodiments or make equivalent substitutions for some of the technical features. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A medical torticollis correction and fixation brace, comprising a front chest shell (1) and a back shell (2), wherein the back shell (2) is disposed at the rear end of the front chest shell (1), characterized in that: The front end face of the front chest shell (1) and the rear end face of the back shell (2) are both provided with a rotation angle structure (3). The inner sidewalls of the front chest shell (1) and the back shell (2) are both provided with a protective structure (4). The upper end of the front chest shell (1) and the back shell (2) is provided with a head shell (5). The inner sidewall and the front end of the head shell (5) are provided with a head structure (6). The upper end face of the rotation angle structure (3) is provided with a chin shell (7).

2. The medical torticollis correction and fixation brace according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two rotation angle structures (3) include a front chest support (301), a front rotation fixation member (302), a back support (303), and a rear rotation fixation member (304). The front chest support (301) is located at the center of the front end face of the front chest shell (1). The front rotation fixation member (302) is located on the lower end face of the chin shell (7) of the front end face of the front chest support (301). The back support (303) is located at the center of the rear end face of the back shell (2). The rear rotation fixation member (304) is located at the lower end of the rear end face of the head shell (5) and at the upper end of the rear end face of the back support (303).

3. The medical torticollis correction and fixation brace according to claim 1, characterized in that: The two protective structures (4) include a front chest liner (401), a back liner (402), two chest straps (403) and two shoulder straps (404). The front chest liner (401) is fitted at the center of the rear inner wall of the front chest shell (1), and the back liner (402) is fitted at the center of the front inner wall of the back shell (2). The two chest straps (403) are respectively located on the lower sides of the front end face of the front chest shell (1) and the lower sides of the rear end face of the back shell (2). The two shoulder straps (404) are respectively located on the upper sides of the front end face of the front chest shell (1) and the upper sides of the rear end face of the back shell (2).

4. The medical torticollis correction and fixation brace according to claim 1, characterized in that: The head structure (6) includes two chin straps (601), a head liner (602), a head strap (603), and a chin liner (604). One end of each of the two chin straps (601) is located on the lower end face of the chin shell (7) near the center on both sides. One end of each of the two chin straps (601) is located on the lower end face of the head shell (5) near both sides. The head liner (602) is located on the inner wall of the head shell (5) near the center. The head strap (603) is located on the front end face of the head shell (5) near the center. The chin liner (604) is located at the center of the upper end face of the chin shell (7).

5. A medical torticollis correction and fixation brace according to claim 2, characterized in that: The front rotating fastener (302) is connected to the anterior chest support (301) and the chin shell (7) by bolts.

6. A medical torticollis correction and fixation brace according to claim 2, characterized in that: The rear rotating fastener (304) is connected to the head shell (5) by bolts.

7. A medical torticollis correction and fixation brace according to claim 3, characterized in that: The front chest lining (401), the front chest shell (1), the back lining (402), and the back shell (2) are all connected by Velcro.

8. A medical torticollis correction and fixation brace according to claim 2, characterized in that: Both the front chest support (301) and the back support (303) are made of aluminum alloy.

9. A medical torticollis correction and fixation brace according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the front chest shell (1) and the back shell (2) are made of plastic.

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