Scoliosis orthopedic brace

Abstract

The scoliosis orthopedic brace specifically comprises a hard brace body which surrounds the trunk part of the human body and extends from the chest to the crotch, the brace body is provided with an opening, a chest opening area and an abdomen opening area, and a plurality of sets of adjusting belt assemblies are arranged at the opening. The opening is convenient for a user to wear the orthopedic brace, the adjusting belt assembly is convenient for adjusting the tightness degree of the orthopedic brace according to the body type of the user, the chest opening area can reduce the compression of the orthopedic brace on female mammary tissue, and the belly opening area can reduce the compression of the orthopedic brace on the belly of the user. A plurality of air holes are formed in the brace body, so that the air permeability of the brace body is improved, and materials are saved. According to the scoliosis orthopedic brace provided by the utility model, on the premise of ensuring the orthopedic capability of the brace, the wearing comfort and compliance of the scoliosis orthopedic brace are improved, so that the orthopedic effect of the scoliosis orthopedic brace is finally improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, specifically to a scoliosis correction brace. Background Technology

[0002] Adolescent idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) is a three-dimensional spinal deformity with a Cobb angle ≥10°, often accompanied by spinal rotation and sagittal plane changes, rib and pelvic rotation and tilt, and abnormalities of paravertebral ligaments and muscles.

[0003] The incidence of idiopathic scoliosis (AIS) in adolescents ranges from 0.6% to 2.0%, with a higher proportion of female patients than male patients. Bracing is an internationally recognized effective treatment for mild to moderate scoliosis. Currently, the most widely used AIS orthotic brace in clinical practice is the Boston brace. For adolescent patients with idiopathic scoliosis and a Cobb angle of less than 45°, the effectiveness rate can reach 82% when worn for more than 12 hours.

[0004] Because orthotic braces are mostly made of high-temperature polyethylene sheets, which are relatively rigid, wearing them can compress soft tissues and organs while providing corrective force, causing pain, ulcers, and other soft tissue injuries. To effectively address these issues, numerous studies both domestically and internationally have focused on brace improvements: including converting rigid braces to soft braces, fixed braces to adjustable braces, all-weather braces to night-time braces, and the more recent development of computer-aided design-3D printed braces. However, results have shown that the efficacy and comfort of brace treatment for AIS are inversely proportional. Therefore, the most widely used orthotic brace for AIS in clinical practice remains the all-weather rigid Boston brace.

[0005] With social development and improved nutrition, girls are developing earlier, and the age for bracing to correct scoliosis is mainly between 10 and 18 years old. At this time, girls' breasts have already developed, and wearing braces will cause obvious pressure pain and other damage. Loosening the brace will result in the loss of the corrective effect.

[0006] Existing patent CN213722691U discloses a scoliosis orthotic brace, comprising a body surrounding the torso and extending from the chest to the hip. A first compression section and a first release area are respectively provided on one side of the body's ribs and lumbar region, while a second release area and a second compression section are respectively provided on the opposite side of the body's ribs and lumbar region. The body also includes a third compression section and a fourth compression section, with the third compression section located below the first release area and the fourth compression section located above the second release area. This orthotic brace applies corrective force through multiple correction points, improving the corrective effect.

[0007] Existing patent CN208910626U discloses a scoliosis correction device that adjusts the corrective force and angle of the straps as the degree of scoliosis changes to meet the correction needs. It can also be adjusted in size to suit different body types. The front and rear braces are lined, and ventilation holes are provided on the linings, front braces, and rear braces to prevent heat dissipation problems during prolonged use.

[0008] In summary, none of the aforementioned existing patents have solved the problem of rigid orthopedic braces causing significant pressure on soft tissue organs (especially female breast tissue) on the body surface. Utility Model Content

[0009] Based on the above-mentioned technical problems, this utility model provides a scoliosis orthopedic brace, which solves the problem that wearing a rigid brace all day long in the prior art will cause significant pressure on the soft tissue organs (especially female breast tissue) while generating orthopedic force through the bony structure.

[0010] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a scoliosis orthopedic brace that reduces pressure on female breast tissue while ensuring the orthopedic effect. The specific technical solution is as follows:

[0011] A scoliosis correction brace includes a brace body and multiple sets of adjustment strap assemblies. The brace body has an opening on its rear side, and the adjustment strap assemblies are disposed at the opening. The brace body has a chest opening area and an abdominal opening area on its front side, and the abdominal opening area corresponds to the user's left upper abdomen.

[0012] Furthermore, the chest opening area consists of two symmetrical opening areas.

[0013] Furthermore, the brace body is a rigid plate that surrounds the human torso and extends from the chest to the hips, and the brace body has an arc-shaped surface that matches the curve of the human body.

[0014] Furthermore, the left and right sides of the support body have inwardly concave arc-shaped surfaces at positions above the corresponding human hips.

[0015] Furthermore, the left and right sides of the brace body have arc-shaped notches corresponding to the armpits of the human body.

[0016] Furthermore, the adjustment band assembly includes an adjustment band, an adhesive component, and a socket. One end of the adjustment band is fixed to one side of the opening, the socket is fixed to the other side of the opening, and adhesive components are provided at both ends of the adjustment band.

[0017] Furthermore, the adhesive assembly includes a sub-Hook and Velcro attached to one end of the adjustment band and a female Hook and Velcro attached to the other end, the sub-Hook and Velcro being disposed on the same sidewall of the adjustment band.

[0018] Furthermore, the support body has multiple ventilation holes.

[0019] Furthermore, the support body is provided with an inner lining.

[0020] Furthermore, the total thickness of the support body and the inner liner is 3-5 mm.

[0021] Based on the above technical solution, this utility model has at least the following beneficial effects:

[0022] 1. This utility model provides a scoliosis correction brace. The brace body adopts a symmetrical design and a rigid plate structure, which has a good therapeutic effect on adolescent idiopathic scoliosis.

[0023] 2. This utility model provides a scoliosis orthopedic brace with a chest opening area and an abdominal opening area on the front side of the brace body. This avoids compressing the female chest while minimizing the impact on the orthopedic force of the brace, and also avoids compressing the user's stomach.

[0024] 3. This utility model provides a scoliosis correction brace, which has multiple sets of adjustment straps at the opening of the brace body to facilitate adjustment of the tightness of the brace according to the patient's body shape.

[0025] 4. This utility model provides a scoliosis orthopedic brace with multiple ventilation holes on the brace body, which improves the breathability of the brace body and saves materials. Attached Figure Description

[0026] The accompanying drawings, which form part of this specification, are used to provide a further understanding of this utility model. The illustrative embodiments and descriptions of this utility model are used to explain this utility model and do not constitute an undue limitation thereof. In the drawings:

[0027] Figure 1 This is a frontal view of a scoliosis orthotic brace provided by the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a rear view schematic diagram of a scoliosis orthotic brace provided by this utility model.

[0029] Reference numerals: 10-Brace body, 11-Opening, 12-Adjusting strap assembly, 13-Chest opening area, 14-Abdominal opening area, 15-Ventilation hole. Detailed Implementation

[0030] It should be noted that, where there is no conflict, the embodiments and features in the embodiments of this utility model can be combined with each other. The present utility model will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments.

[0031] The present invention will be further described in detail below with reference to specific embodiments. These embodiments should not be construed as limiting the scope of protection claimed by the present invention.

[0032] Example

[0033] To address the problem that wearing rigid braces all day in the prior art can cause significant pressure on soft tissues and organs (especially breast tissue in women) while generating orthopedic force through bony structures, this invention provides a scoliosis orthopedic brace.

[0034] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides a scoliosis orthopedic brace that reduces the pressure on female breast tissue while ensuring the orthopedic effect of the brace.

[0035] See Figure 1 As shown, a scoliosis correction brace includes a brace body 10, the brace body 10 having an opening 11, multiple sets of adjustment strap assemblies 12, the adjustment strap assemblies 12 being disposed at the opening 11, and the brace body 10 also having a chest opening area 13 and an abdominal opening area 14.

[0036] In this embodiment, the brace body 10 is a rigid plate that surrounds the torso and extends from the chest to the hips. There are arc-shaped notches on both sides of the brace body 10 corresponding to the armpits. The brace body 10 also has arc-shaped surfaces that match the user's body curves. For example, there are inwardly recessed arc-shaped surfaces on both sides of the brace body 10 above the hips, allowing the brace body 10 to fit properly against the user's hips without sliding downwards. This results in a closer fit between the brace body 10 and the user's body, leading to better corrective effect. An opening 11 is located at the rear of the brace body 10 for easy wearing.

[0037] Optionally, the brace body 10 is provided with an inner liner, the shape of which is consistent with that of the brace body 10. The liner is made of breathable fabric and filled with soft and elastic padding. The design of the liner can prevent the brace body 10 from directly rubbing against the skin and avoid skin abrasions.

[0038] Optionally, the total thickness of the brace body 10 and the liner is 3-5 mm.

[0039] Optionally, multiple ventilation holes 15 can be provided on the brace body 10 and the liner to improve the air permeability of the brace body 10 and save materials.

[0040] In this embodiment, the adjustment strap assembly 12 can be used to adjust the tightness according to the patient's body shape. Multiple sets of adjustment strap assemblies 12 are disposed at the opening 11 of the brace body 10. The adjustment strap assembly includes an adjustment strap, an adhesive component, and a insertion hole. The adhesive component includes a male Velcro and a female Velcro attached to the outer walls of both ends of the adjustment strap. The male and female Velcro can be bonded together. The male and female Velcro are disposed on the same side wall of the adjustment strap, and the female Velcro is longer. One end of the adjustment strap with the female Velcro is fixed to one side of the opening 11, and the other end of the adjustment strap with the male Velcro is a free end. The insertion hole is fixed to the other side of the opening 11. After the free end of the adjustment strap passes through the insertion hole, the tightness of the brace can be adjusted by bonding the male Velcro with the female Velcro at different positions.

[0041] In this embodiment, the chest opening area 13 is located on the front side of the brace body 10. The chest opening area 13 consists of two symmetrical opening areas. This is to solve the problem of compression of female breast tissue by existing rigid braces, while ensuring the orthopedic effect of the brace. Therefore, the outline of the female breast is marked when the orthopedic brace is taken. After the brace is formed, the plate in the chest area is hollowed out, while the brace plate at the ribs and sternum is retained. This avoids breast compression while minimizing the impact on the orthopedic force of the brace.

[0042] In this embodiment, the abdominal opening area 14 is located on the front side of the brace body 10. The abdominal opening area 14 corresponds to the stomach in the upper left abdomen of the human body. Similarly, the position of the human stomach is marked when the orthopedic brace is taken. After the brace is formed, the plate in the stomach area is hollowed out to avoid pressure on the stomach when the user eats.

[0043] When using the scoliosis brace provided in this embodiment, after tightening the adjustment strap assembly 12 at the opening 11, the brace body 10 exerts pressure on the curved spine, thereby correcting the curved spine and effectively improving the accuracy and effect of the scoliosis brace correction; at the same time, it reduces the pressure of the brace on the female chest and improves the comfort and compliance of wearing the scoliosis brace.

[0044] The above description is merely a preferred embodiment of this utility model and is not intended to limit the utility model. Various modifications and variations can be made to this utility model by those skilled in the art. Any modifications, equivalent substitutions, improvements, etc., made within the spirit and principles of this utility model should be included within the protection scope of this utility model.

[0045] It should be noted that the terms "comprising," "including," or any other variations thereof are intended to cover non-exclusive inclusion, such that a process, method, article, or apparatus that comprises a list of elements includes not only those elements but also other elements not expressly listed, or elements inherent to such a process, method, article, or apparatus. Unless otherwise specified, an element defined by the phrase "comprising one..." does not exclude the presence of other identical elements in the process, method, article, or apparatus that includes that element.

[0046] It should be noted that, in the description of this specification, the references to terms such as "one embodiment," "some embodiments," "example," "specific example," or "some examples," etc., indicate that a specific feature, structure, material, or characteristic described in connection with that embodiment or example is included in at least one embodiment or example of this utility model. In this specification, the illustrative expressions of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Furthermore, the specific features, structures, materials, or characteristics described may be combined in any suitable manner in one or more embodiments or examples. Moreover, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and integrate the different embodiments or examples described in this specification, as well as the features of different embodiments or examples.

Claims

1. A scoliosis correction brace, characterized in that: The brace includes a brace body (10) and multiple sets of adjustment strap assemblies (12). The brace body (10) has an opening (11) on its rear side, and the adjustment strap assembly (12) is located at the opening (11). The brace body (10) has a chest opening area (13) and an abdominal opening area (14) on its front side, and the abdominal opening area (14) corresponds to the user's upper left abdomen.

2. The scoliosis correction brace according to claim 1, characterized in that: The chest opening area (13) consists of two symmetrical opening areas.

3. The scoliosis correction brace according to claim 1, characterized in that: The brace body (10) is a rigid plate that surrounds the torso of the human body and extends from the chest to the hips. The brace body (10) has an arc-shaped surface that matches the curve of the human body.

4. The scoliosis correction brace according to claim 3, characterized in that: The left and right sides of the brace body (10) have inwardly concave arc-shaped surfaces at positions above the corresponding human hips.

5. The scoliosis correction brace according to claim 3, characterized in that: The brace body (10) has arc-shaped notches on the left and right sides at the positions corresponding to the armpits of the human body.

6. The scoliosis correction brace according to claim 1, characterized in that: The adjustment band assembly includes an adjustment band, an adhesive component, and a socket. One end of the adjustment band is fixed to one side of the opening (11), and the socket is fixed to the other side of the opening (11). Adhesive components are provided at both ends of the adjustment band.

7. The scoliosis correction brace according to claim 6, characterized in that: The adhesive assembly includes a sub-Hook and Velcro at one end of the adjustment band and a female Hook and Velcro at the other end, the sub-Hook and Velcro being disposed on the same sidewall of the adjustment band.

8. The scoliosis correction brace according to any one of claims 1-7, characterized in that: The support body (10) has multiple ventilation holes (15).

9. The scoliosis correction brace according to claim 8, characterized in that: The support body (10) is provided with an inner lining.

10. The scoliosis correction brace according to claim 9, characterized in that: The total thickness of the support body (10) and the liner is 3-5 mm.

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