Shoulder joint sleep fixing pad

Abstract

The utility model relates to a shoulder joint sleep fixing pad which comprises a flexible pad and is flatly laid on a bed, a connecting part is arranged on the flexible pad, a shoulder supporting pillow and the connecting part form position-adjustable connection and are used for supporting the shoulders of a patient, and an arm supporting pad and the connecting part form position-adjustable connection and are used for supporting the shoulders of the patient. The arm fixing unit is arranged on the arm supporting pad and used for supporting the arms of the patient, the positions of the shoulder supporting pillow and the connecting part in the sleep pillow are adjustable, and the sleep pillow can be flexibly adjusted to the optimal supporting position according to the shoulder shapes and injured parts of different patients and rehabilitation postures suggested by doctors; for patients with supraspinatus tendon injury and subspinatus tendon injury, the shoulder supporting pillow can be accurately positioned, abduction and inward rotation of shoulder joints can be maintained in an assisted mode, and the special postoperative rehabilitation requirements of the patients are met.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical supplies technology, specifically a shoulder joint sleep fixation pad. Background Technology

[0002] Rotator cuff injuries are common in orthopedic clinics, accounting for 40% to 60% of shoulder joint diseases. These include injuries to the supraspinatus tendon, infraspinatus tendon, and subscapularis tendon. Currently, clinical treatment primarily involves surgery. Post-operatively, patients need to immobilize the affected limb, keeping the shoulder joint in a functional position, i.e., abduction at 45 degrees and flexion at 30 degrees.

[0003] However, a suitable sleep pillow is crucial for patients during their nighttime sleep after surgery. Existing sleep pillows have several problems. On the one hand, ordinary sleep pillows cannot provide the specific support and fixation needed for patients with rotator cuff injuries. During sleep, improper shoulder positioning can lead to additional pressure on the rotator cuff, exacerbating pain and discomfort, and even increasing the risk of re-tearing. On the other hand, some protective pillows specifically designed for the shoulder joint also have limitations. For example, some protective pillows can only fix the shoulder in an abduction position, failing to meet the need for abduction and internal rotation fixation, and are only suitable for postoperative fixation of supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendon injuries. For rotator cuff injuries involving the subscapularis tendon, simple abduction fixation may cause excessive tension on the surgically repaired subscapularis tendon, making it prone to re-tearing.

[0004] In addition, patients often unconsciously toss and turn during sleep at night. Because existing sleep pillows lack effective restraint and guidance, the affected limb is easily destabilized during these movements, forcing the shoulder muscles to endure abnormal stretching and twisting forces. This significantly increases the likelihood of further shoulder muscle strain. Such secondary injuries caused by tossing and turning not only prolong the patient's recovery period but also bring more pain and financial burden.

[0005] Furthermore, for rotator cuff injuries, only post-operative pillows are available. However, existing shoulder joint fixation pillows do not allow the patient's shoulder to properly conform to the bed surface while sleeping, leaving the shoulder in a tense state, exacerbating pain and discomfort, and hindering sleep and recovery. In conclusion, developing a sleep pillow that effectively solves the problem of nighttime sleep support and fixation for rotator cuff injury patients, meets the post-operative needs of different types of rotator cuff injuries, prevents shoulder muscle strain caused by patients turning over at night, and is convenient and cost-effective, has significant practical importance and market demand. Utility Model Content

[0006] In view of the shortcomings of the existing technology, a shoulder joint sleep fixation pad is provided to solve the problem of nighttime sleep support and fixation for patients with rotator cuff injuries. It meets the postoperative needs of different types of rotator cuff injuries, and can also prevent shoulder muscle strain caused by patients turning over at night. The sleep pillow is convenient to use and cost-effective, which has important practical significance and market demand.

[0007] To achieve the above-mentioned objectives and other related objectives, this utility model proposes...

[0008] A shoulder joint sleep support pad, comprising:

[0009] A flexible mat, laid flat on the bed;

[0010] A connecting portion is disposed on the flexible pad;

[0011] A shoulder support pillow is connected to the connecting part in an adjustable position and is used to provide support for the patient's shoulder.

[0012] An arm support pad is connected to the connecting part in an adjustable position and is used to provide support for the patient's arm.

[0013] An arm fixation unit is disposed on the arm support pad and is used to fix the patient's arm.

[0014] In one embodiment of this utility model, the arm support pad is generally in the shape of a slotted plate, and the length direction of the arm support pad is arranged parallel to the length direction of the shoulder support pillow.

[0015] In one embodiment of this utility model, the arm support pad is in the shape of a slotted plate, and the angle between the length direction of the arm support pad and the length direction of the shoulder support pillow is an acute angle.

[0016] In one embodiment of this utility model, the shoulder support pillow is arranged with one end high and the other end low, with the high end being closer to the shoulder.

[0017] In one embodiment of the present invention, a wrist support pillow is also included, which is connected to the arm support pad and is used to provide support for the patient's wrist.

[0018] In one embodiment of this utility model, the wrist support pillow and the arm support pad are rotatably connected, and the height of the arm support pad is adjustable.

[0019] In one embodiment of this utility model, the wrist support pillow is strip-shaped and arranged parallel to the arm support pad. The wrist support pillow is located next to the arm support pad, and one side of the wrist support pillow is rotatably connected to one side of the arm support pad.

[0020] In one embodiment of the present invention, a cantilever is hinged to one side of the arm support pad, and one side of the wrist support pillow is connected to the cantilever end of the cantilever.

[0021] In one embodiment of this utility model, the arm support pad has a frame inside, one end of the cantilever is connected to the frame via a hinge shaft, the frame is provided with an elastic support plate, one end of the elastic support plate is connected to the middle section of the cantilever, the wrist support pillow is provided on the support base plate, and the cantilever end of the cantilever is connected to the support base plate.

[0022] In one embodiment of this utility model, multiple sets of adjustment pads are provided below the arm support pad, and the adjustment pads are bonded together.

[0023] By adopting the above technical solutions, the practical effects of this product are as follows: the shoulder support pillow and connecting part of the sleep pillow are adjustable in position, allowing for flexible adjustment to the optimal support position based on different patients' shoulder shapes, injury sites, and rehabilitation postures recommended by doctors. For patients with supraspinatus or infraspinatus tendon injuries, the shoulder support pillow can be precisely positioned to help maintain the shoulder joint in abduction and internal rotation, meeting their specific postoperative rehabilitation needs. For patients with subscapularis tendon injuries, adjusting the position avoids excessive tendon tension caused by simply fixing the abduction position, providing personalized and precise shoulder support for patients with different types of rotator cuff injuries, greatly improving shoulder comfort during sleep, effectively relieving pain, and promoting rotator cuff repair. Similarly, the adjustable design of the arm support pad and connecting part allows for finding the most suitable support point based on the patient's arm length, habitual posture, etc., ensuring that the patient's arm receives sufficient and comfortable support during sleep, reducing fatigue in the arm muscles caused by prolonged unnatural placement.

[0024] The arm immobilization unit, mounted on the arm support pad, stably secures the patient's arm in a suitable position. When the patient unconsciously turns over at night, it effectively prevents the arm from swinging uncontrollably, avoiding abnormal stretching and torsional forces on the shoulder muscles, and significantly reducing the risk of re-injury. This stable immobilization method allows patients to sleep more peacefully, reducing psychological stress caused by concerns about secondary injury, thus improving sleep quality and promoting the overall recovery process. Simultaneously, the arm immobilization unit also allows patients to better maintain the immobilized state of the affected limb during sleep, meeting the requirements for post-operative rehabilitation of rotator cuff injuries and ensuring the effectiveness of surgical treatment.

[0025] The adjustable connection design of the shoulder support pillow, arm support pad, and connecting part allows the sleep pillow to adapt to patients of different heights, body types, and conditions. Whether the patient is overweight or underweight, or has a rotator cuff injury at any age, they can find a suitable way to use it through simple adjustments. It has strong versatility. Moreover, this adjustment method is simple to operate, and patients or their families can easily complete it without complicated installation or adjustment steps, which improves the convenience of using the sleep pillow and allows patients to adjust it at any time during the night according to their own comfort. Attached Figure Description

[0026] To more clearly illustrate the technical solutions of the embodiments of this utility model, the accompanying drawings used in the description of the embodiments will be briefly introduced below. Obviously, the drawings described below are only some embodiments of this utility model. For those skilled in the art, other drawings can be obtained based on these drawings without creative effort.

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the shoulder joint sleeping fixation pad in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 2 This is a top view of the shoulder joint sleeping fixation pad in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a front view of the arm support pad and wrist support pillow of the shoulder joint sleeping fixation pad in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a top view of the shoulder support pillow and arm support pad in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0031] Figure 5 This is a rear view of the shoulder support pillow and arm support pad in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0032] Figure 6 This is a front view of the shoulder support pillow and arm support pad in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0033] Figure 7 This is a right view of the shoulder support pillow and arm support pad in one embodiment of the present invention;

[0034] Figure 8 This is a top view of the shoulder support pillow and arm support pad in another embodiment of the present invention;

[0035] Figure 9 This is a rear view of the shoulder support pillow and arm support pad in another embodiment of the present invention;

[0036] Figure 10This is a front view of the shoulder support pillow and arm support pad in another embodiment of the present invention;

[0037] Figure 11 This is a right view of the shoulder support pillow and arm support pad in another embodiment of the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0038] The following specific examples illustrate the implementation of this utility model. Those skilled in the art can easily understand other advantages and effects of this utility model from the content disclosed in this specification. This utility model can also be implemented or applied through other different specific embodiments, and various details in this specification can also be modified or changed based on different viewpoints and applications without departing from the spirit of this utility model.

[0039] It should be noted that the illustrations provided in this embodiment are only schematic representations of the basic concept of this utility model. Therefore, the drawings only show the components related to this utility model and are not drawn according to the actual number, shape and size of the components. In actual implementation, the form, quantity and proportion of each component can be arbitrarily changed, and the layout of the components may also be more complex.

[0040] It is important to note that a suitable sleep pillow is crucial for patients during their nighttime sleep after surgery. Existing sleep pillows have several problems. Firstly, ordinary sleep pillows cannot provide the specific support and fixation needed for patients with rotator cuff injuries. During sleep, improper shoulder positioning can easily lead to additional pressure on the rotator cuff, exacerbating pain and discomfort, and even increasing the risk of re-tearing. Secondly, some protective pillows specifically designed for the shoulder joint also have limitations. For example, some protective pillows can only fix the shoulder in an abduction position, failing to meet the need for abduction and internal rotation fixation, and are only suitable for postoperative fixation of supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendon injuries. For rotator cuff injuries involving the subscapularis tendon, simple abduction fixation may cause excessive tension on the surgically repaired subscapularis tendon, easily leading to re-tearing. Furthermore, patients often unconsciously toss and turn during sleep. Because existing sleep pillows lack effective restraint and guidance, the affected limb is easily destabilized during these movements, forcing the shoulder muscles to endure abnormal traction and torsional forces, significantly increasing the likelihood of re-injury. Secondary injuries caused by turning over not only prolong the patient's recovery period but also bring more pain and financial burden. To address this, this invention proposes a shoulder joint sleeping support pad, comprising: a flexible pad 10, laid flat on the bed; a connecting part 20, disposed on the flexible pad 10; a shoulder support pillow 30, connected to the connecting part 20 in an adjustable position, and used to support the patient's shoulder; an arm support pad 40, connected to the connecting part 20 in an adjustable position, and used to support the patient's arm; and an arm fixation unit, disposed on the arm support pad 40, and used to fix the patient's arm.

[0041] In one embodiment, the flexible pad 10 may be a sponge pad or a thin cloth pad that can be laid on the patient's bed.

[0042] In one embodiment, see Figure 1 and Figure 2 The connecting part 20 can be adjusted on the flexible pad 10 to adjust the position of the shoulder support pillow 30 and the arm support pad 40 on the flexible pad 10 to meet the patient's usage needs.

[0043] In one embodiment, the arm fixation unit may be a fixation bandage disposed on the arm support pad 40. The arm can be fixed to the arm support pad 40 by wrapping the fixation bandage around the arm support pad 40.

[0044] In one embodiment, see Figures 8 to 11 As shown, the arm support pad 40 is generally in the shape of a slotted plate, and the length direction of the arm support pad 40 is arranged parallel to the length direction of the shoulder support pillow 30.

[0045] In another embodiment, see Figures 3 to 7 As shown, the arm support pad 40 is generally in the shape of a slotted plate, and the angle between the length direction of the arm support pad 40 and the length direction of the shoulder support pillow 30 is an acute angle.

[0046] In one embodiment, the angle between the length direction of the arm support pad 40 and the length direction of the shoulder support pillow 30 is 40°.

[0047] In one embodiment, see Figure 7 and Figure 11 The shoulder support pillow 30 is arranged with one end higher and the other end lower, with the higher end being closer to the shoulder.

[0048] In the above embodiment, the shoulder support pillow 30, with one end higher and the other lower, and positioned closer to the shoulder (a high-end design), perfectly conforms to the natural physiological curve of the shoulder. When the patient lies down using the pillow, the high-end portion precisely corresponds to the acromion, providing strong support, while the low-end portion naturally conforms to the relatively flat area where the shoulder transitions towards the arm. This conformation provides comprehensive coverage and support for the shoulder, preventing it from being unsupported or experiencing uneven pressure due to improper support. This ensures the patient's shoulder remains comfortable and relaxed during sleep, effectively alleviating pain and discomfort caused by rotator cuff injuries. The varying height of the shoulder support pillow evenly distributes pressure along its inclined surface. Compared to traditional flat support, this design avoids pressure concentration in a specific area of ​​the shoulder, effectively reducing the pressure burden on the injured rotator cuff. During sleep, when the patient maintains the same posture for an extended period, the distributed pressure reduces fatigue in the shoulder muscles and tissues, further decreasing the likelihood of increased pain due to pressure. This helps the patient achieve a more restful and comfortable sleep, thus promoting better recovery. For patients recovering from rotator cuff injuries, maintaining a specific shoulder joint functional position is crucial for promoting rehabilitation. This shoulder support pillow design better assists patients in maintaining a functional position with the shoulder joint at 45 degrees of abduction and 30 degrees of flexion. The upper section moderately elevates the shoulder, aiding in achieving the abduction angle, while its tilted shape also guides and maintains the flexion posture to some extent. Especially for different types of rotator cuff injuries, such as supraspinatus and infraspinatus tendon injuries, the appropriate support angle can promote the repair of the injured area. For patients with subscapularis tendon injuries, this biomechanically sound support method can avoid excessive tension on the surgically repaired tendon, reducing the risk of re-tear and providing reliable support for postoperative rehabilitation of rotator cuff injury patients.

[0049] In one embodiment, see Figure 3 To provide support for the patient's hand, a wrist support pillow 50 is also included, which is connected to the arm support pad 40 and is used to provide support for the patient's wrist.

[0050] In one embodiment, the wrist support pillow 50 and the arm support pad 40 are rotatably connected, and the height of the arm support pad 40 is adjustable.

[0051] In the above embodiment, the newly added wrist support pillow 50 is connected to the arm support pad 40, filling the support gap from the shoulder to the wrist and providing comprehensive and comfortable support for the patient's upper limbs. During sleep, patients' wrists are often prone to soreness or discomfort due to a lack of effective support. The wrist support pillow can accurately support the wrist, distributing the pressure on the wrist joint and avoiding fatigue and pain caused by the wrist being suspended for a long time or in an unnatural posture. Working in conjunction with the arm support pad, it forms a continuous and stable support system from the arm to the wrist, allowing the patient's upper limb muscles to fully relax during sleep, further improving overall sleep comfort. The wrist support pillow 50 and the arm support pad 40 form a rotating connection, giving patients the flexibility to freely adjust the position of their wrists according to their own habits and comfort. Different patients have different preferences for wrist position during sleep, and this rotating connection design can meet diverse needs. For example, patients can rotate the wrist support pillow to a suitable angle according to the injured area and recovery status, so that the wrist is in the most comfortable state, which helps to reduce the additional pressure on the injured area caused by improper posture and promotes wound healing. Meanwhile, during unconscious tossing and turning at night, the rotating connection design allows the wrist support pillow to adjust accordingly to arm movements, continuously providing stable support for the wrist and reducing the risk of wrist injury due to postural changes. The 40° height adjustment of the arm support pad greatly enhances the personalized adaptability of the sleep pillow. Patients vary in height, body type, and the location and severity of their injuries, resulting in different needs for arm support height. By adjusting the height of the arm support pad, it is possible to precisely match the patient's body structure and rehabilitation needs. For taller patients, the arm support pad can be adjusted higher to ensure adequate arm support; while for shorter patients or those with injuries requiring specific height support, the arm support pad can be adjusted to a suitable height. This personalized height adjustment not only improves the patient's user experience but, more importantly, better complements the shoulder support pillow, maintaining the correct posture of the entire upper limb during sleep, promoting the recovery of rotator cuff injuries, and helping to prevent discomfort in the shoulder or wrist caused by improper arm support height.

[0052] In one embodiment, the wrist support pillow 50 is generally strip-shaped and arranged parallel to the arm support pad 40. The wrist support pillow 50 is located on the side of the arm support pad 40, and one side of the wrist support pillow 50 is rotatably connected to one side of the arm support pad 40.

[0053] In one embodiment, a cantilever 41 is hinged to one side of the arm support pad 40, and one side of the wrist support pillow 50 is connected to the cantilever end of the cantilever 41.

[0054] In one embodiment, see Figure 3 The arm support pad 40 has an internal frame 42. One end of the cantilever 41 is connected to the frame 42 via a hinge. An elastic support plate 43 is provided on the frame 42, and one end of the elastic support plate 43 is connected to the middle section of the cantilever 41. The wrist support pillow 50 is placed on a support base plate 51, and the cantilever end of the cantilever 41 is connected to the support base plate 51. The elastic support plate 43 on the frame 42 is connected to the middle section of the cantilever 41, providing adaptive elastic support for the wrist support pillow 50. When the patient places their wrist on the support pillow, the elastic support plate 43 can automatically adjust the support force according to the pressure applied to the wrist. If the patient's wrist pressure is high, the elastic support plate 43 will deform appropriately to provide greater support force; otherwise, it will maintain a relatively soft support state. This adaptive elastic support design not only better conforms to the physiological characteristics and pressure distribution of different patients' wrists, but also effectively relieves the pressure on the wrist joints, further improving the comfort of wrist support. It helps patients keep their wrists relaxed during sleep, promotes blood circulation, and reduces numbness and discomfort that may be caused by prolonged pressure on the wrist.

[0055] The wrist support pillow 50 and the arm support pad 40 are rotatably connected via a cantilever 41, a connection method that ensures both stability and flexibility. One end of the cantilever 41 is connected to the internal frame 42 of the arm support pad 40 via a hinge shaft, providing a reliable fulcrum for rotation. This allows the wrist support pillow 50 to rotate smoothly around this fulcrum, meeting the patient's needs for adjusting wrist position. Furthermore, compared to a simple direct rotation connection, the hinged connection can withstand greater external forces. When the patient unconsciously moves their arm or wrist during sleep, it effectively prevents the connection from loosening or being damaged due to force, ensuring that the wrist support pillow 50 always provides stable support for the wrist.

[0056] See Figure 3The elastic support plate 43 on the frame 42 is connected to the middle section of the cantilever 41, providing adaptive elastic support for the wrist support pillow 50. When the patient places their wrist on the support pillow, the elastic support plate 43 can automatically adjust the support force according to the pressure applied to the wrist. If the patient's wrist pressure is high, the elastic support plate 43 will deform appropriately to provide greater support force, and conversely, it will maintain a relatively soft support state. This adaptive elastic support design can not only better fit the physiological characteristics and pressure distribution of different patients' wrists, but also effectively relieve the pressure on the wrist joint, further improving the comfort of wrist support. It helps patients keep their wrists relaxed during sleep, promotes blood circulation, and reduces numbness and discomfort that may be caused by prolonged pressure on the wrist.

[0057] In one embodiment, see Figure 1 and Figure 3 Multiple sets of adjustment pads 44 are provided below the arm support pad 40, and these pads 44 are adhesively fitted together, providing users with an extremely convenient and flexible height adjustment method. Patients or users can adjust the height of the arm support pad 40 at any time by adding or removing the adjustment pads 44 according to their actual needs. This on-demand adjustment feature avoids the cumbersome operation required by traditional complex adjustment mechanisms, saving time and effort. For example, if a patient feels that the arm support height is not suitable while sleeping, they can easily adjust it themselves without the need for additional tools or assistance from others, greatly improving the convenience of use.

[0058] The above description is only a preferred embodiment of this application and an explanation of the technical principles used. Those skilled in the art should understand that the scope involved in this application is not limited to the technical solutions formed by a specific combination of the above technical features, but should also cover other technical solutions formed by any combination of the above technical features or their equivalent features without departing from the inventive concept. For example, technical solutions formed by replacing the above features with (but not limited to) technical features with similar functions disclosed in this application.

[0059] Apart from the technical features described in the specification, the other technical features are known to those skilled in the art. To highlight the innovative features of this utility model, the other technical features will not be described in detail here.

Claims

1. A shoulder joint sleeping support pad, characterized in that, include: Flexible mat (10), laid flat on the bed; A connecting part (20) is provided on the flexible pad (10); The shoulder support pillow (30) is connected to the connecting part (20) in an adjustable position and is used to provide support for the patient's shoulder; An arm support pad (40) is connected to the connecting part (20) in an adjustable position and is used to provide support for the patient's arm; An arm fixation unit is disposed on the arm support pad (40) and is used to fix the patient's arm.

2. The shoulder joint sleeping support pad according to claim 1, characterized in that: The arm support pad (40) is in the shape of a slotted plate, and the length direction of the arm support pad (40) is arranged parallel to the length direction of the shoulder support pillow (30).

3. The shoulder joint sleeping support pad according to claim 1, characterized in that: The arm support pad (40) is in the shape of a slotted plate, and the angle between the length direction of the arm support pad (40) and the length direction of the shoulder support pillow (30) is an acute angle.

4. The shoulder joint sleeping support pad according to claim 1, characterized in that: The shoulder support pillow (30) is arranged with one end high and the other end low, with the high end being closer to the shoulder.

5. The shoulder joint sleep support pad according to claim 1, characterized in that: It also includes a wrist support pillow (50), which is connected to the arm support pad (40) and is used to provide support for the patient's wrist.

6. The shoulder joint sleeping support pad according to claim 5, characterized in that: The wrist support pillow (50) and the arm support pad (40) are rotatably connected, and the height of the arm support pad (40) is adjustable.

7. The shoulder joint sleeping support pad according to claim 6, characterized in that: The wrist support pillow (50) is strip-shaped and arranged parallel to the arm support pad (40). The wrist support pillow (50) is located on the side of the arm support pad (40), and one side of the wrist support pillow (50) is rotatably connected to one side of the arm support pad (40).

8. The shoulder joint sleeping support pad according to claim 7, characterized in that: A cantilever (41) is hinged to one side of the arm support pad (40), and one side of the wrist support pillow (50) is connected to the cantilever end of the cantilever (41).

9. The shoulder joint sleep support pad according to claim 8, characterized in that: The arm support pad (40) has a frame (42) inside. One end of the cantilever (41) is connected to the frame (42) via a hinge shaft. An elastic support plate (43) is provided on the frame (42). One end of the elastic support plate (43) is connected to the middle section of the cantilever (41). The wrist support pillow (50) is provided on the support base plate (51). The cantilever end of the cantilever (41) is connected to the support base plate (51).

10. The shoulder joint sleeping support pad according to claim 4, characterized in that: Multiple sets of adjustment pads (44) are provided below the arm support pad (40), and the adjustment pads (44) are bonded together.

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