Shoulder pulling belt for prone position in cervical vertebra operation
By designing a shoulder strap for cervical spine surgery, using Velcro connectors and an adjustable structure, the patient's shoulders are pulled to expose the cervical spine, solving the problem of insufficient field of vision during cervical spine surgery in the prone position, and achieving convenience and stability in surgical operation.
Patent Information
- Application Number
- CN202520139025.3
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-21
- Publication Date
- 2026-01-23
- Estimated Expiration
- 2035-01-21
AI Technical Summary
During cervical spine surgery, when the patient is in a prone position, the muscles and ligaments around the cervical spine cover the surgical field, resulting in insufficient exposure and affecting the surgical procedure.
A shoulder strap design was created that includes a waist belt, an abdominal shoulder strap, a back shoulder strap, and a fixing strap. Utilizing Velcro connectors and an adjustable structure, it fully exposes the cervical spine by pulling the patient's shoulders, while the bed rail fixing strap ensures stability.
It enables full exposure of the surgical field during cervical spine surgery, facilitates the operation of doctors, has a simple structure and is easy to use, and is suitable for patients of different body types.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, and in particular to a shoulder strap for use in the prone position during cervical spine surgery. Background Technology
[0002] During posterior cervical spine surgery, the prone position is required to fully expose the cervical spine, allowing the surgeon to accurately locate the lesion and perform the operation. The prone position also facilitates finding the appropriate angle for surgical instruments. However, due to the unique location of the cervical spine, surrounded by muscles, ligaments, and other soft tissues, the prone position does not provide sufficient exposure for the surgical field, hindering the surgeon's or surgical instruments' operation. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a shoulder strap for use in the prone position during cervical spine surgery, thereby solving the problems mentioned in the background art.
[0004] To solve the above-mentioned technical problems, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0005] A shoulder strap for prone positioning during cervical spine surgery includes a waist belt, an abdominal shoulder strap, a back shoulder strap, a fixing strap, and a bed rail fixing strap. The waist belt is an adjustable ring. The abdominal shoulder strap is vertically fixed to the waist belt. The back shoulder strap is movably connected to the waist belt. The back shoulder strap has a fixing strap at its connection point with the waist belt. A first connector is provided at the end of the fixing strap away from the back shoulder strap. Second connectors are provided at the top of the abdominal shoulder strap and the back shoulder strap, which are connected through the second connectors. Bed rail fixing straps are provided at the bottom of both the abdominal shoulder strap and the back shoulder strap.
[0006] Furthermore, the belt has third connectors at both ends, and the belt forms a ring through the third connectors.
[0007] Furthermore, the first connector, the second connector, and the third connector all use Velcro.
[0008] Furthermore, the bristles on the Velcro all face outwards.
[0009] Furthermore, the abdominal shoulder strap is fitted with a sliding silicone anti-slip pad.
[0010] Furthermore, the back shoulder strap is provided with a loop, and the back shoulder strap is threaded onto the waist belt through the loop.
[0011] Furthermore, there are at least two bed rail fixing straps at the bottom ends of both the abdominal shoulder strap and the back shoulder strap.
[0012] Furthermore, the width of the fixing strap is less than the width of the waist belt, and the total length of the fixing strap is 2 / 5 of the total length of the waist belt.
[0013] Beneficial effects:
[0014] The shoulder strap structure of this utility model is simple and easy to use. When the patient needs to be placed in a prone position during cervical spine surgery, the shoulder strap can be used to pull the patient's shoulders to fully expose the seventh cervical vertebra, thereby fully exposing the surgical field and facilitating the surgeon to perform related operations. Attached Figure Description
[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model.
[0016] The following are labeled in the diagram: 1. Waist belt; 2. Back shoulder strap; 3. Abdominal shoulder strap; 4. Fixing strap; 5. Bed rail fixing strap; 6. First connector; 7. Second connector; 8. Third connector; 9. Silicone anti-slip pad; 10. Loop. Detailed Implementation
[0017] In the description of this embodiment, it should be noted that the terms "upper," "lower," etc., indicating the orientation or positional relationship are based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, or the orientation or positional relationship commonly used when the product of this utility model is in use. They are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation. Therefore, they should not be construed as limitations on this utility model. In addition, unless otherwise expressly specified and limited, the terms "installation," "connection," etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a direct connection, an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, or a connection within two components. For those skilled in the art, the specific meaning of the above terms in this utility model can be understood according to the specific circumstances.
[0018] In addition, unless otherwise specified, the components used in the following embodiments are all existing components, and their corresponding connection methods can also be achieved through conventional technical means, which will not be described in detail in this application. The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0019] Example 1
[0020] A shoulder strap for use in the prone position during cervical spine surgery, such as Figure 1As shown, the device includes a waist belt 1, an abdominal shoulder strap 3, a back shoulder strap 2, a fixing strap 4, and a bed rail fixing strap 5. The waist belt 1 is an adjustable ring. The abdominal shoulder strap 3 is vertically fixed to the waist belt 1. The back shoulder strap 2 is movably connected to the waist belt 1. The back shoulder strap 2 is provided with a fixing strap 4 at the connection point with the waist belt 1. A first connector 6 is provided at the end of the fixing strap 4 away from the back shoulder strap 2. A second connector 7 is provided at the top of the abdominal shoulder strap 3 and the back shoulder strap 2. The abdominal shoulder strap 3 and the back shoulder strap 2 are connected through the second connector 7. A bed rail fixing strap 5 is provided at the bottom of both the abdominal shoulder strap 3 and the back shoulder strap 2.
[0021] In this embodiment, the shoulder strap is mainly used in the prone position during cervical spine surgery. When in use, the waist belt 1 is wrapped around the patient's waist and abdomen. Because the waist belt 1 is adjustable, it can be adjusted to a suitable size according to the patient's body shape. An abdominal shoulder strap 3 and a back shoulder strap 2 are provided perpendicularly to the waist belt 1. By connecting the second connector 7 at the top of the abdominal shoulder strap 3 and the back shoulder strap 2, the abdominal shoulder strap 3 and the back shoulder strap 2 are fixed to the patient's shoulders to restrain them and prevent the shoulder position from affecting the surgery. The back shoulder strap 2 is movable on the waist belt 1 to adapt to patients of different body types. After the back shoulder strap 2 is adjusted, its position is fixed by the fixing strap 4. After the shoulder straps are processed, the bed rail fixing strap 5 at the bottom of the shoulder strap is pulled taut towards the patient's feet and finally fixed to the bed rail, completing the downward pulling operation on the patient's shoulders, thereby exposing the patient's cervical spine to the surgical field.
[0022] Preferably, the waist belt 1 has third connectors 8 at both ends, forming a ring shape. The first connector 6, second connector 7, and third connector 8 all use Velcro. Specifically, the top ends of the abdominal shoulder strap 3 and the back shoulder strap 2 are respectively provided with the rounded and bristled sides of Velcro, allowing for connection of appropriate lengths based on the patient's body shape. The two ends of the waist belt 1 are also provided with the rounded and bristled sides of Velcro, allowing for appropriate connection based on the patient's waist circumference. The two fixing straps 4 on the back shoulder strap 2 are also provided with the rounded and bristled sides of Velcro, securing the back shoulder strap 2 in a suitable position. Because the fixing straps 4 are located at the connection point between the back shoulder strap 2 and the waist belt 1, they overlap with the waist belt 1 during connection, thus securing the back shoulder strap 2 while preventing excessive contact between components and the patient's skin. It should be noted that the Velcro used as the first connector 6, second connector 7, and third connector 8 should be long enough to ensure a sufficiently large adjustable range to accommodate patients of different body types. Of course, the first connector 6, the second connector 7, and the third connector 8 are not limited to Velcro; any connector with adjustable connection length can be used.
[0023] Preferably, the bristle surfaces of the Velcro all face outwards, that is, the bristle surfaces of the first connector 6, the second connector 7, and the third connector 8 all face outwards and away from the patient's skin to avoid causing blisters on the patient's skin.
[0024] Preferably, the abdominal shoulder strap 3 is fitted with a sliding silicone anti-slip pad 9. When the abdominal shoulder strap 3 and the back shoulder strap 2 are fixed on the patient's shoulder, the silicone anti-slip pad 9 is slid to the acromion of the patient's shoulder, thereby fixing the position of the abdominal shoulder strap 3 and the back shoulder strap 2 on the patient's shoulder and preventing them from easily sliding and changing position, which could affect the surgery.
[0025] Preferably, the back shoulder strap 2 is provided with a loop 10, and the back shoulder strap 2 is threaded onto the waist belt 1 through the loop 10, so that the back shoulder strap 2 can move on the waist belt 1 to adapt to patients of different body types.
[0026] Preferably, there are at least two bed rail fixing straps 5 at the bottom of both the abdominal shoulder strap 3 and the back shoulder strap 2, so as to ensure that the bed rail fixing straps 5 can be firmly connected to the bed rail and will not easily fall off.
[0027] Preferably, the width of the fixing strap 4 is smaller than the width of the waist belt 1, that is, the fixing strap 4 is narrower than the waist belt 1. This ensures that when the fixing strap 4 is connected and overlaps the waist belt 1, it will not cause contact with the patient other than the waist belt 1, reducing skin friction. The total length of the fixing strap 4 is about 2 / 5 of the total length of the waist belt 1, ensuring that the back shoulder strap 2 will not move to the sides of the patient, thus affecting the restraint of the patient's shoulders.
[0028] Although the embodiments of this utility model have been described in the specification, these embodiments are merely illustrative and should not limit the scope of protection of this utility model. Various omissions, substitutions, and modifications made without departing from the spirit of this utility model should be included within the scope of protection of this utility model.
Claims
1. A shoulder strap for use in the prone position during cervical spine surgery, characterized in that: The device includes a waist belt, an abdominal shoulder strap, a back shoulder strap, a fixing strap, and a bed rail fixing strap. The waist belt is an adjustable ring. The abdominal shoulder strap is vertically fixed to the waist belt. The back shoulder strap is movably connected to the waist belt. The back shoulder strap has a fixing strap at its connection point with the waist belt. A first connector is provided at the end of the fixing strap away from the back shoulder strap. The top ends of the abdominal shoulder strap and the back shoulder strap are provided with second connectors. The abdominal shoulder strap and the back shoulder strap are connected through the second connectors. Bed rail fixing straps are provided at the bottom ends of both the abdominal shoulder strap and the back shoulder strap.
2. The shoulder strap for prone position during cervical spine surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The belt has third connectors at both ends, and the belt forms a ring through the third connectors.
3. The shoulder strap for prone position during cervical spine surgery according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first connector, the second connector, and the third connector all use Velcro.
4. The shoulder strap for prone position during cervical spine surgery according to claim 3, characterized in that: The burrs on the Velcro all face outwards.
5. The shoulder strap for prone position during cervical spine surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The abdominal shoulder strap is fitted with a sliding silicone anti-slip pad.
6. The shoulder strap for prone position during cervical spine surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The back shoulder strap is provided with a loop, and the back shoulder strap is threaded onto the waist belt through the loop.
7. The shoulder strap for prone position during cervical spine surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The abdominal shoulder straps and the back shoulder straps each have at least two bed rail fixing straps at their bottom ends.
8. The shoulder strap for prone position during cervical spine surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The width of the fixing strap is less than the width of the waist belt, and the total length of the fixing strap is 2 / 5 of the total length of the waist belt.