Shoulder pillow device for limiting affected limb after rotator cuff repair

By designing the base pad and clip structure of the shoulder pillow device, the problem of discomfort in limb fixation during sleep at night after rotator cuff repair surgery was solved, achieving abduction immobilization of the affected limb, avoiding secondary injury, and improving patient comfort and safety.

CN223601640UActive Publication Date: 2025-11-28ZHEJIANG PROVINCIAL MEDICAL & HEALTH GRP QUZHOU HOSPITAL
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Application Number
CN202421538636.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-07-02
Publication Date
2025-11-28
Estimated Expiration
2034-07-02

AI Technical Summary

Technical Problem

Currently, patients who have undergone rotator cuff repair surgery often find that ordinary pillows cannot effectively stabilize the affected limb while sleeping at night, leading to adduction of the affected limb and causing secondary injury. In addition, the use of conventional postoperative abduction bandages is uncomfortable.

Method used

A shoulder pillow device was designed, including a base pad and a clip. The base pad supports the affected shoulder to the height of the affected arm, and the clip is clamped between the affected arm and the torso. The clip supports the abduction angle of the affected shoulder joint and can adjust the volume of the clip and fix the affected arm to prevent adduction.

Benefits of technology

Effective immobilization of the affected limb during sleep at night prevents adduction of the affected arm, promotes postoperative wound healing, and improves patient comfort and safety.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a shoulder pillow device for limiting an affected limb after a rotator cuff repair operation. The shoulder pillow device comprises a bottom pad and a clamping bag. The bottom pad is arranged from the shoulder of the affected side to the arm of the affected side, so that the shoulder of the affected side is lifted up to the arm of the affected side. The clamping bag is triangular and is clamped between the affected arm and the trunk, one corner of the clamping bag is attached to the interior of the armpit of the affected side, and the space of the armpit of the affected side is filled. When a patient sleeps at night, the patient after the rotator cuff repair lies on the sickbed, the shoulder of the affected side is supported to the height of the arm of the patient through the bottom pad, the abduction angle of the shoulder joint of the affected side is supported through the clamping bag, the clamping bag is attached to the abduction position of the affected limb to be placed, the abduction position braking effect of the affected limb is achieved, postoperative wound growth is promoted, and secondary injury caused by traction due to adduction of the arm of the patient is avoided; and the patient feels comfortable.
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Description

TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The utility model relates to medical appliance field, concretely for a shoulder pillow device for shoulder capsular ligament repair postoperative affected limb position limiting. BACKGROUND

[0002] The shoulder capsular ligament repair postoperative abduction pack can play the effect of affected limb abduction position fixation, but the abduction pack is not suitable for use when sleeping in the night, and the ordinary pillow cannot be placed on the affected limb to achieve the suitable abduction fixation effect. CONTENT OF THE UTILITY MODEL

[0003] The utility model discloses a shoulder pillow device for shoulder capsular ligament repair postoperative affected limb position limiting, the shoulder joint abduction angle of affected side is supported to the height of affected arm through the bottom pad, promotes the growth of postoperative wound, avoids the secondary injury caused by the retraction of affected arm, and makes the patient comfortable.

[0004] In order to realize the above-mentioned application purpose, the utility model adopts the following technical scheme:

[0005] A shoulder pillow device for shoulder capsular ligament repair postoperative affected limb position limiting, including bottom pad and clamping bag, the bottom pad is placed in the shoulder of affected side to the arm, and the shoulder of affected side to the arm is lifted, the clamping bag adopts triangle, and the clamping bag is clamped in the middle of affected arm and trunk, and one angle of clamping bag is attached in the axillary fossa of affected side, so that the space of axillary fossa of affected side is filled.

[0006] Compared with the prior art, the shoulder pillow device for shoulder capsular ligament repair postoperative affected limb position limiting has the following beneficial effects:

[0007] When sleeping in the night, the patient after shoulder capsular ligament repair lies on the bed, the shoulder joint abduction angle of affected side is supported to the height of affected arm through the bottom pad, the clamping bag is attached in the affected limb abduction position, plays the effect of affected limb abduction position fixation, promotes the growth of postoperative wound, avoids the secondary injury caused by the retraction of affected arm, and makes the patient comfortable.

[0008] Preferably, the bottom pad is fixed with a limiting bag, and the limiting bag and the clamping bag are attached to the two sides of the affected arm, so that the position of the affected arm on the bottom pad is fixed. The limiting bag limits the abduction angle of the shoulder joint of the affected side, preventing the affected arm from being too large in abduction angle and loosening the clamping bag.

[0009] Preferably, the clamping bag is provided with an inflation port, when the inflation port is inflated, the clamping bag expands in volume, and when the inflation port is deflated, the clamping bag shrinks in volume. By inflating and deflating the inflation port, the volume of the clamping bag can be adjusted according to the needs, improving the comfort.

[0010] Preferably, the inflation port is connected with an inflatable balloon, and the inflatable balloon is provided with a deflation valve. The inflatable balloon can refer to the existing blood pressure cuff balloon. The inflation port is inflated by squeezing the inflatable balloon, and the inflation port is deflated by opening the deflation valve, which is simple to operate.

[0011] Preferably, the clamping bag is provided with an arm sleeve on the side abutting the arm, and the arm sleeve is provided with an elastic band. The elastic band is arranged around the arm sleeve. The elastic band can refer to the existing elastic band of the waistband of underpants. The arm sleeve is arranged in the arm sleeve and is tightened by the elastic band. The clamping bag is worn on the arm by the arm sleeve, and the arm is tightened by the elastic band to prevent the clamping bag from separating from the armpit.

[0012] Preferably, the arm sleeve is provided with a strap on the side away from the clamping bag. The clamping bag is provided with a buckle. The movable end of the strap passes through the buckle and is fixed by a magic tape. The length of the strap pulled out of the buckle is controlled to adjust the diameter of the arm sleeve and compress the arm, thereby improving the comfort and firmness.

[0013] Preferably, the arm sleeve is provided with a patch on the lower surface. The patch is a magic tape, and the patch can be attached to the upper surface of the bottom pad. After the patch is attached, the clamping bag can be prevented from being accidentally displaced on the bottom pad.

[0014] Preferably, the bottom pad is provided with a plurality of compartments. The plurality of compartments are arranged along the height direction of the bottom pad. The compartments are provided with openings on the side surface of the bottom pad. The pad cores of the bottom pad are respectively stored in the plurality of compartments. When the number of pad cores in the bottom pad decreases, the height of the bottom pad decreases. When the number of pad cores in the bottom pad increases, the height of the bottom pad increases. The height of the bottom pad can be adjusted according to the demand by taking out or putting in the pad cores in the bottom pad, thereby improving the comfort. The pad cores are separated by the compartments one by one and placed in the bottom pad, thereby avoiding the pad cores being taken out together, and facilitating the taking and placing. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0015] Fig. 1 It is a schematic diagram of the use of the shoulder pillow device in Example 1.

[0016] Fig. 2 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the shoulder pillow device in Example 1.

[0017] Fig. 3 It is a schematic diagram of the structure of the shoulder pillow device in Example 2.

[0018] Fig. 4 It is a top view of the shoulder pillow device in Example 2.

[0019] Fig. 5 It is a schematic diagram of one side of the clamping bag in Example 2.

[0020] Fig. 6 It is a schematic diagram of the other side of the clamping bag in Example 2.

[0021] Fig. 7This is a schematic diagram of the structure when an inflatable balloon is attached to the clamp in Example 2.

[0022] Reference numerals: 1. Base pad; 11. Limiting bag; 12. Chamber; 2. Clip bag; 21. Arm sleeve; 22. Elastic band; 23. Strap; 24. Buckle; 25. Inflation port; 26. Patch; 3. Inflatable balloon; 31. Deflator. Detailed Implementation

[0023] To further illustrate the technical means and effects adopted by this utility model in order to achieve the intended utility model purpose, the following detailed description of the specific implementation methods, structure, features and effects of this utility model is provided in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and preferred embodiments.

[0024] Example 1

[0025] like Figs. 1-2 The shoulder pillow device shown is for limb immobilization after rotator cuff repair surgery, comprising a base pad 1 and a clip 2. The base pad 1 is rectangular and is placed between the affected shoulder and arm to elevate the affected side. The clip 2 is a right-angled triangle and is positioned between the affected arm and torso, with one corner fitting into the affected armpit to fill the space. During sleep at night, the patient lies supine on the bed after rotator cuff repair surgery. The base pad 1 supports the affected shoulder and arm, while the clip 2 supports the abduction angle of the affected shoulder joint. The clip 2 is positioned to immobilize the affected limb in abduction, maintaining shoulder joint abduction at 15°, promoting postoperative wound healing, preventing secondary injury caused by arm adduction, and ensuring patient comfort.

[0026] The base pad 1 has a retaining bag 11 fixed on it. The retaining bag 11 is a right-angled triangle. The retaining bag 11 and the clamp 2 are respectively attached to the two sides of the affected arm, so that the affected arm is fixed in position on the base pad 1. The retaining bag 11 restricts the abduction angle of the affected shoulder joint, preventing the clamp 2 from loosening due to excessive abduction angle of the affected arm.

[0027] Example 2

[0028] like Figs. 3-7 The shoulder pillow device shown is for limb positioning after rotator cuff repair surgery. This embodiment is based on Embodiment 1, but differs from Embodiment 1 in that:

[0029] refer to Fig. 7 The clip 2 has an arm sleeve 21 on the side that rests against the affected arm. The arm sleeve 21 has an elastic band 22 that surrounds the opening of the arm sleeve 21. The elastic band 22 can be similar to the elastic waistband of existing underwear. The affected arm sleeve 21 is placed inside the arm sleeve 21 and tightened by the elastic band 22. The clip 2 is worn on the affected arm through the arm sleeve 21, and the elastic band 22 tightens the affected arm to prevent the clip 2 from slipping out of the armpit.

[0030] Reference Fig. 5 , the arm sleeve 21 is provided with a strap 23 on the side away from the clamp bag 2, the clamp bag 2 is provided with a buckle 24, the movable end of the strap 23 passes through the buckle 24 and is fixed by a magic tape. By controlling the length of the strap 23 pulled out of the buckle 24, the caliber of the arm sleeve 21 is adjusted and the affected arm is compressed, the comfort and firmness are improved.

[0031] Reference Fig. 6 , the arm sleeve 21 is provided with a patch 26 on the lower surface, the patch 26 is a magic tape, and the patch 26 can be attached to the upper surface of the bottom pad 1. After the patch 26 is attached, the clamp bag 2 can be prevented from accidentally moving on the bottom pad 1.

[0032] Reference Fig. 5 , the clamp bag 2 is provided with an inflation port 25: when the inflation port 25 is inflated, the clamp bag 2 expands and the volume becomes larger; when the inflation port 25 is deflated, the clamp bag 2 shrinks and the volume becomes smaller. By inflating and deflating the inflation port 25, the volume of the clamp bag 2 can be adjusted according to the needs, and the comfort is improved.

[0033] Reference Fig. 7 , the inflation port 25 is connected with an inflation balloon 3, the inflation balloon 3 is provided with a deflation valve 31, and the inflation balloon 3 can refer to the existing blood pressure cuff balloon: the inflation port 25 is inflated by squeezing the inflation balloon 3, and the inflation port 25 is deflated by opening the deflation valve 31, which is easy to operate.

[0034] Reference Fig. 3 , the bottom pad 1 is provided with a plurality of compartments 12, the plurality of compartments 12 are arranged along the height direction of the bottom pad 1, the opening of the compartment 12 is provided on the side surface of the bottom pad 1, and the bottom pad 1 is stored in the plurality of compartments 12, and the bottom pad 1 is a rectangular sponge pad: when the number of the bottom pad 1 is reduced, the height of the bottom pad 1 is reduced; when the number of the bottom pad 1 is increased, the height of the bottom pad 1 is increased. By taking out the pad core in the bottom pad 1, the height of the bottom pad 1 can be adjusted according to the needs, and the comfort is improved; by separating the pad cores one by one through the compartments 12, the pad cores are placed in the bottom pad 1, so that multiple pad cores are not taken out together, and the taking and placing is convenient.

[0035] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present application, and does not limit the present application in any form. Although the present application has been disclosed as above with a preferred embodiment, it is not intended to limit the present application. Any person skilled in the art can make some changes or modifications to the above disclosed technical content without departing from the technical solution of the present application, and any equivalent embodiments with equivalent changes are equivalent to the above embodiments. Any modification, equivalent change and modification of the above embodiments according to the technical essence of the present application are still within the scope of the technical solution of the present application.

Claims

1. A shoulder pillow device for post-rotator cuff repair limb positioning, characterized in that: The application relates to a shoulder and arm support device, which comprises a bottom pad (1) for supporting the shoulder and arm of a sick side and a clamping bag (2) for supporting the shoulder joint abduction angle of the sick side, The bottom pad (1) is placed on the shoulder and arm of the sick side, so that the shoulder and arm of the sick side are lifted, The clamping bag (2) is triangular, is clamped between the arm and the trunk of the sick side, and one corner of the clamping bag (2) is attached to the armpit of the sick side, so that the armpit space of the sick side is filled. The arm sleeve (21) is provided with an elastic elastic band (22), and the elastic band (22) is arranged around the sleeve opening of the arm sleeve (21). The elastic band (22) can refer to the existing elastic band of the waist of underpants, and the arm sleeve (21) is arranged in the arm sleeve (21) and is tightened by the elastic band (22).

2. The shoulder pillow device for shoulder rotator cuff repair postoperative limb positioning as claimed in claim 1 wherein: The bottom pad (1) is fixed with a limiting bag (11) for limiting the shoulder joint abduction angle of the sick side, and the limiting bag (11) and the clamping bag (2) are respectively attached to the two sides of the arm, so that the position of the arm on the bottom pad (1) is fixed.

3. The shoulder pillow device for shoulder rotator cuff repair post-operative limb positioning as claimed in claim 1 wherein: The clamping bag (2) is provided with an inflation port (25), when the inflation port (25) is inflated, the clamping bag (2) expands and the volume becomes larger, and when the inflation port (25) is deflated, the clamping bag (2) shrinks and the volume becomes smaller.

4. The shoulder pillow device for shoulder rotator cuff repair post-operative limb positioning as claimed in claim 3 wherein: The inflation port (25) is connected with an inflation balloon (3), the inflation balloon (3) is provided with a deflation valve (31), the inflation balloon (3) can refer to the existing blood pressure cuff balloon, the inflation port (25) is inflated by extruding the inflation balloon (3), and the inflation port (25) is deflated by opening the deflation valve (31).

5. The shoulder pillow device for shoulder rotator cuff repair post-operative limb positioning of claim 1, wherein: The arm sleeve (21) is provided with a belt (23) for adjusting the diameter of the arm sleeve (21) on the side away from the clamping bag (2), the clamping bag (2) is provided with a buckle (24), and the movable end of the belt (23) passes through the buckle (24) and is fixed by magic tape.

6. The shoulder pillow device for shoulder rotator cuff repair post-operative limb positioning of claim 1, wherein: The arm sleeve (21) is provided with a patch (26) on the lower surface, the patch (26) is magic tape, and the patch (26) can be attached to the upper surface of the bottom pad (1).

7. The shoulder pillow device for shoulder rotator cuff repair post-operative limb positioning of claim 1, wherein: The bottom pad (1) is provided with a plurality of separation cavities (12), the plurality of separation cavities (12) are arranged along the height direction of the bottom pad (1), the opening of the separation cavity (12) is arranged on the side surface of the bottom pad (1), and the bottom pad (1) is arranged in the plurality of separation cavities (12). When the number of the inner pad cores of the bottom pad (1) decreases, the height of the bottom pad (1) decreases; when the number of the inner pad cores of the bottom pad (1) increases, the height of the bottom pad (1) increases.