Adjustable scoliosis soft correction brace

Abstract

The utility model discloses an adjustable scoliosis soft correction brace which comprises a chest and axilla supporting piece, a left waist supporting piece, a right waist supporting piece, a hip supporting piece, a back supporting strip and a front supporting strip. The front supporting strip comprises a front left supporting strip body and a front right supporting strip body, a large-head bolt is arranged at the upper end of the front left supporting strip body, and a first rotating buckle, a second rotating buckle and a third rotating buckle are correspondingly arranged at the upper end of the front right supporting strip body, the lower end of the front left supporting strip body and the lower end of the front right supporting strip body respectively. And hanging ropes are detachably connected between the large-head bolt and the first rotary buckle, between the first rotary buckle and the second rotary buckle, and between the second rotary buckle and the third rotary buckle. The correcting brace provided by the utility model has a good correcting effect on the spine of a human body, is convenient to wear and good in adjustability, and can be adjusted according to the growth and development of the body of a teenager and the growth change of scoliosis.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to an adjustable soft brace for scoliosis correction, belonging to the technical field of scoliosis correction braces. Background Technology

[0002] Idiopathic scoliosis is a spinal deformity in which one or more vertebrae deviate from the midline of the trunk and curve laterally, accompanied by vertebral rotation. Its pathogenesis is not fully understood, but it typically occurs during adolescence. If scoliosis is not treated promptly and effectively during adolescence, the spinal deformity can progress rapidly and cause various complications. Scoliosis not only affects the patient's physical health, but the resulting cosmetic deformity can also lead to psychological problems and impact their daily life.

[0003] Currently, the most common non-surgical treatment for scoliosis is wearing a scoliosis brace. Scoliosis braces primarily work by applying external force to the body to correct spinal deformities and limit abnormal curvature, thus helping the spine restore its normal physiological curvature. They can control the progression of scoliosis to some extent, and are particularly effective for adolescents in their growth and development period.

[0004] Scoliosis correction braces can be categorized into rigid and soft braces based on their materials. Rigid braces are mostly made of hard materials such as plastic, while soft braces are typically made of soft materials such as fabric and foam. Although rigid braces offer greater corrective force, there is room for improvement in their manufacturing efficiency, cost, and comfort. Soft braces, compared to rigid braces, are lighter, easier to wear, and allow for greater freedom of movement, and are currently widely used in clinical practice. As adolescents grow and their scoliosis progresses, regular adjustments to the correction braces are necessary. However, current soft scoliosis correction braces have poor adjustability and do not yet fully meet the requirements. Utility Model Content

[0005] In view of the above-mentioned problems in the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide an adjustable soft brace for scoliosis correction.

[0006] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:

[0007] An adjustable soft brace for correcting scoliosis includes a chest and axillary support, a left lumbar support, a right lumbar support, a hip support, a back support strip, and a front support strip. The chest and axillary support is connected to the left side of the chest, back, and armpit. The right lumbar support is located below the right side of the chest and axillary support and is connected to the right side of the waist. The left lumbar support is located below the left side of the right lumbar support and is connected to the left side of the waist. The hip support is located below the right side of the left lumbar support and is connected to the hip. The back support strip is located in the center of the back of the torso. The rear ends of the chest and axillary support, left lumbar support, right lumbar support, and hip support are rotatably and detachably connected to the back support strip.

[0008] The front support bar includes a front left support bar and a front right support bar located below the right side of the front left support bar. The front left support bar and the front right support bar are located on the front left and front right sides of the human torso, respectively. The front ends of the chest and armpit support and the left waist support are rotatably and detachably connected to the front left support bar, and the front ends of the right waist support and the hip support are rotatably and detachably connected to the front right support bar. Furthermore, a large-headed bolt is provided at the upper end of the front left support bar, and a first rotating buckle, a second rotating buckle, and a third rotating buckle are respectively provided at the upper end, the lower end, and the lower end of the front right support bar. A hanging rope is detachably connected between the large-headed bolt and the first rotating buckle, between the first rotating buckle and the second rotating buckle, and between the second rotating buckle and the third rotating buckle.

[0009] In one embodiment, the back support bar has multiple back support adjustment holes from top to bottom, and the rear ends of the chest and armpit support, left waist support, right waist support, and hip support are rotatably and detachably connected to the back support bar through fasteners and corresponding back support adjustment holes.

[0010] In one embodiment, the upper and lower ends of the front left support strip are provided with a plurality of front left adjustment holes distributed vertically, and the front ends of the chest and armpit support and the left waist support are rotatably and detachably connected to the front left support strip through fasteners and the corresponding front left adjustment holes.

[0011] The front right support bar has multiple front right adjustment holes distributed vertically at both its upper and lower ends. The front ends of the right waist support and hip support are rotatably and detachably connected to the front right support bar through fasteners and corresponding front right adjustment holes.

[0012] In one embodiment, the chest and armpit support member is generally shaped like a butterfly with the upper part concave downwards and the left and right parts concave towards the middle, and the chest and armpit support member has a hole in the middle.

[0013] In one embodiment, both the left and right waist supports include corresponding retractable elastic fixing straps, with corresponding support plates at both ends of the elastic fixing straps. The back support strip is rotatably and detachably connected to the support plates at the rear ends of the left and right waist supports, respectively. The front left support strip is rotatably and detachably connected to the support plate at the front end of the left waist support, and the front right support strip is rotatably and detachably connected to the support plate at the front end of the right waist support.

[0014] In a preferred embodiment, the middle part of the left and right waist support members is provided with corresponding soft pads corresponding to the waist side of the human body.

[0015] In one embodiment, the hip support includes a hip support plate and hip end support plates disposed on the front and rear sides of the hip support plate. The front and rear sides of the hip support plate are connected to the corresponding hip end support plates by retractable elastic fixing straps. The back support bar is rotatably and detachably connected to the hip end support plate at the rear end of the hip support. The front right support bar is rotatably and detachably connected to the hip end support plate at the front end of the hip support.

[0016] In a preferred embodiment, the hip support plate has a hole in the middle.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial technical effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0018] The adjustable soft scoliosis brace provided by this utility model can provide comprehensive support and fixation for the chest, back, armpits, waist, and hips, and has a good corrective effect on the human spine. It is easy to wear, highly adjustable, and can be adjusted according to the growth and development of adolescents and the changes in scoliosis. It has the advantages of simple structure, convenient use, low cost, and strong practicality. Attached Figure Description

[0019] Figure 1 This is a front view of an adjustable soft brace for scoliosis provided in the embodiment;

[0020] Figure 2 This is a rear view of an adjustable soft brace for scoliosis provided in the embodiment;

[0021] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the front left support bar and the front right support bar being in a separated state in the embodiment;

[0022] Figure 4This is a schematic diagram showing the connection between the rear ends of the chest and armpit support, left waist support, right waist support, and hip support and the back support strip in the embodiment.

[0023] The labels in the diagram are as follows:

[0024] 1. Chest and axillary support; 1-1. Hole; 1-2. Arc-shaped hole; 2. Left lumbar support; 2-1. Elastic fixing strap; 2-2. Support plate; 2-21. Arc-shaped hole; 2-3. Pad; 3. Right lumbar support; 3-1. Elastic fixing strap; 3-2. Support plate; 3-21. Arc-shaped hole; 3-3. Pad; 4. Hip support; 4-1. Hip support plate; 4-11. Hole; 4-2. Hip end support 4-21. Arc-shaped hole; 4-3. Elastic fixing strap; 5. Back support bar; 5-1. Back support adjustment hole; 6. Front support bar; 6-1. Front left support bar; 6-11. Front left adjustment hole; 6-2. Front right support bar; 6-21. Front right adjustment hole; 7. Large head bolt; 8. First rotating buckle; 9. Second rotating buckle; 10. Third rotating buckle; 11. Hanging rope; 12. Fastener. Detailed Implementation

[0025] The technical solution of this utility model will be further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments. Furthermore, it should be noted that the terminology used in this utility model is for the purpose of describing specific embodiments only and is not intended to limit the utility model. Unless otherwise defined, the technical or scientific terms used in this utility model should have the ordinary meaning understood by those skilled in the art. Terms such as "inner," "outer," "upper," "lower," "top," "bottom," "front," "rear," "left," "right," "vertical," and "horizontal," indicating orientations or positional relationships, are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings and are only for the convenience of describing this utility model and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device referred to must have a specific orientation, or be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore should not be construed as a limitation of this utility model. In addition, the terms “set up,” “install,” “connect,” “link,” “fix,” etc., should be interpreted broadly. For example, they can refer to a fixed connection or a detachable connection; they can refer to an indirect connection or a direct connection. Those skilled in the art can understand the specific meaning of the above terms in this application according to the specific circumstances. It should also be noted that when an element is referred to as “fixed to” or “set on” another element, it can be directly on the other element or there may be an intermediate element.

[0026] Example

[0027] Please see Figures 1 to 4As shown, this utility model provides an adjustable soft scoliosis correction brace, including a chest and axillary support 1, a left lumbar support 2, a right lumbar support 3, a hip support 4, a back support strip 5, and a front support strip 6. The chest and axillary support 1 is connected to the left side of the chest, back, and armpit of the human body. The right lumbar support 3 is located below the right side of the chest and axillary support 1 and is connected to the right side of the human body's waist. The left lumbar support 2 is located below the left side of the right lumbar support 3 and is connected to the left side of the human body's waist. The hip support 4 is located below the right side of the left lumbar support 2 and is connected to the hip of the human body. The back support strip 5 is located in the center of the back of the human torso. The rear ends of the chest and axillary support 1, the left lumbar support 2, the right lumbar support 3, and the hip support 4 are rotatably and detachably connected to the back support strip 5.

[0028] The front support bar 6 includes a left front support bar 6-1 and a right front support bar 6-2 located below and to the right of the left front support bar 6-1. The left front support bar 6-1 and the right front support bar 6-2 are located on the left and right sides of the human torso, respectively. The front ends of the chest and axillary support member 1 and the left waist support member 2 are rotatably and detachably connected to the left front support bar 6-1, and the front ends of the right waist support member 3 and the hip support member 4 are rotatably and detachably connected to the right front support bar 6-2, respectively. Furthermore, a large-headed bolt 7 is provided at the upper end of the support bar 6-1 on the left side of the front. A first rotating buckle 8, a second rotating buckle 9, and a third rotating buckle 10 are respectively provided at the upper end of the support bar 6-2 on the right side of the front, the lower end of the support bar 6-1 on the left side of the front, and the lower end of the support bar 6-2 on the right side of the front. A hanging rope 11 is detachably connected between the large-headed bolt 7 and the first rotating buckle 8, between the first rotating buckle 8 and the second rotating buckle 9, and between the second rotating buckle 9 and the third rotating buckle 10 (i.e., three hanging ropes 11 are provided).

[0029] The adjustable soft scoliosis correction brace provided by this utility model is used as follows:

[0030] Remove the hanging rope 11 from the large-head bolt 7, the first rotating buckle 8, the second rotating buckle 9, and the third rotating buckle 10 (as shown). Figure 3As shown, remove one end of the hanging rope 11 between the large-head bolt 7 and the first rotating buckle 8 from the large-head bolt 7, while keeping the other end on the first rotating buckle 8; remove one end of the hanging rope 11 between the first rotating buckle 8 and the second rotating buckle 9 from the first rotating buckle 8, while keeping the other end on the second rotating buckle 9; remove one end of the hanging rope 11 between the second rotating buckle 9 and the third rotating buckle 10 from the second rotating buckle 9, while keeping the other end on the third rotating buckle 10), so that the front left support bar 6-1 and the front right support bar 6-2 in the front support bar 6 are separated, thereby separating the left and right sides of the correction brace from the front center;

[0031] Then the corrective brace is put on the patient, so that the chest and axillary support 1 is connected to the left side of the chest, back and armpit of the body, the right waist support 3 is connected to the right side of the body, the left waist support 2 is connected to the left side of the body, the hip support 4 is connected to the hip of the body, and the back support bar 5 is located in the center of the back of the body.

[0032] Then, hang ropes 11 between the large-headed bolt 7 and the first rotating buckle 8, between the first rotating buckle 8 and the second rotating buckle 9, and between the second rotating buckle 9 and the third rotating buckle 10, respectively. Rotate and adjust the first rotating buckle 8, the second rotating buckle 9, and the third rotating buckle 10 to change the length of the hanging ropes 11 between the large-headed bolt 7 and the first rotating buckle 8, between the first rotating buckle 8 and the second rotating buckle 9, and between the second rotating buckle 9 and the third rotating buckle 10. This adjusts the relative position between the front left support bar 6-1 and the front right support bar 6-2, thereby adjusting the tightness of the orthopedic brace until it fits the body and reaches the appropriate corrective pressure. In this way, the wearing is completed, which is convenient and quick.

[0033] As can be seen from the above, the tightness of the corrective brace of this utility model can be adjusted by the first rotating buckle 8, the second rotating buckle 9, the third rotating buckle 10, and the hanging rope 11, so that the corrective brace fits the human body and achieves appropriate corrective pressure. In addition, since the chest and axillary support 1 and the left lumbar support 2 are connected to the front left support bar 6-1, and the right lumbar support 3 and the hip support 4 are connected to the front right support bar 6-2, the angle and position between the chest and axillary support 1, the left lumbar support 2, the right lumbar support 3, and the hip support 4 also change when the relative positions between the front left support bar 6-1 and the front right support bar 6-2 are adjusted. Therefore, the corrective brace can be adjusted by the first rotating buckle 8, the second rotating buckle 9, the third rotating buckle 10, and the hanging rope 11, so that the corrective brace can be adjusted with the growth and development of the patient's body and the changes in scoliosis, which has good applicability and flexible and convenient adjustment method.

[0034] In this embodiment, the first rotating buckle 8, the second rotating buckle 9, and the third rotating buckle 10 can all be commercially available products. For example, they can all be commercially available screw-on buckles. The hanging rope 11 is equivalent to a shoelace that matches the screw-on buckle. When in use, the first rotating buckle 8, the second rotating buckle 9, and the third rotating buckle 10 are fixedly installed on the front support strip 6 by rotating.

[0035] In this embodiment, both the back support strip 5 and the front support strip 6 are made of bending-resistant materials. Commercially available materials can be used, such as commercially available carbon fiber reinforced composite materials, glass fiber reinforced plastics, metal alloys, tough resins, etc. Tough resins are preferred. Bending-resistant materials have advantages such as high strength, high modulus, good toughness, and light weight, which enable the back support strip 5 and the front support strip 6 to resist deformation and breakage when subjected to bending loads, and can better support and fix components such as the chest and armpit support 1, the left waist support 2, the right waist support 3, and the hip support 4.

[0036] In this embodiment, combined with Figure 2 and Figure 4 As shown, the back support bar 5 has multiple back support adjustment holes 5-1 from top to bottom. The rear ends of the chest and armpit support 1, left waist support 2, right waist support 3, and hip support 4 are rotatably and detachably connected to the back support bar 5 via fasteners 12 (e.g., adjusting screws, adjusting bolts, etc.) and the corresponding back support adjustment holes 5-1. In use, according to the needs of the patient, the rear ends of the chest and armpit support 1, left waist support 2, right waist support 3, and hip support 4 can be adjusted and fixed to a suitable position on the back support bar 5 through the back support adjustment holes 5-1 and fasteners 12, thereby making the angle and position of the chest and armpit support 1, left waist support 2, right waist support 3, and hip support 4 adjustable.

[0037] In this embodiment, combined with Figure 1 and Figure 3 As shown, the upper and lower ends of the front left support bar 6-1 are provided with a plurality of front left adjustment holes 6-11 distributed vertically. The front ends of the chest and armpit support 1 and the left waist support 2 are rotatably and detachably connected to the front left support bar 6-1 through fasteners and the corresponding front left adjustment holes 6-11.

[0038] The front right-side support bar 6-2 has multiple vertically distributed front right-side adjustment holes 6-21 at both its upper and lower ends. The front ends of the right waist support 3 and hip support 4 are rotatably and detachably connected to the front right-side support bar 6-2 via fasteners and the corresponding front right-side adjustment holes 6-21. Thus, the angles and positions of the chest and armpit support 1, left waist support 2, right waist support 3, and hip support 4 are adjustable via the front left-side adjustment hole 6-11, the front right-side support bar 6-2, and the fasteners.

[0039] In this embodiment, combined with Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the chest and armpit support 1 has a butterfly-shaped curved surface with the upper part concave downwards and the left and right parts concave towards the middle, which fits the human chest and armpit area. During use, it can better conform to the left side of the chest, back, and armpit. In addition, the chest and armpit support 1 has a hole 1-1 in the middle, which releases some pressure and improves breathability and comfort. The chest and armpit support 1 can be made of PLA (polylactic acid). PLA has good tensile strength and ductility, good breathability, oxygen permeability, and carbon dioxide permeability, and is biodegradable, making it environmentally friendly.

[0040] In addition, both the front and rear ends of the chest and armpit support 1 are provided with circular holes and arc-shaped holes 1-2 distributed vertically. During installation, fasteners (e.g., adjusting screws, adjusting bolts, etc.) are passed through the circular holes. Figure 4 The circular hole is obscured by a fastener, so the marking is omitted in the figure. The arc-shaped hole 1-2 is connected to the back support strip 5 or the front left support strip 6-1, so that the angle of the chest and armpit support 1 is adjustable.

[0041] In this embodiment, combined with Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, both the left waist support 2 and the right waist support 3 include corresponding retractable elastic fixing straps 2-1 / 3-1. Support plates 2-2 / 3-2 are provided at both the front and rear ends of the elastic fixing straps 2-1 / 3-1. The back support strip 5 is rotatably and detachably connected to the rear support plates 2-2 / 3-2 of the left waist support 2 and the right waist support 3, respectively. The front left support strip 6-1 is rotatably and detachably connected to the front support plate 2-2 of the left waist support 2, and the front right support strip 6-2 is rotatably and detachably connected to the front support plate 3-2 of the right waist support 3. Commercially available products can be used for the elastic fixing straps 2-1 / 3-1, such as commercially available nylon high-elasticity straps, which are not only soft and comfortable but also highly elastic and compressive, providing the orthopedic force required for correction. The support plates 2-2 / 3-2 are made of PLA.

[0042] In addition, both support plates 2-2 and 3-2 are provided with circular holes distributed vertically. Figure 4 The circular hole is obscured by the fastener (therefore, the marking is omitted in the figure) and the arc-shaped holes 2-21 / 3-21 make the left waist support 2 and the right waist support 3, like the chest and armpit support 1, adjustable in angle.

[0043] In addition, the left lumbar support 2 and the right lumbar support 3 are each equipped with corresponding soft pads 2-3 / 3-3 at the middle of their respective sides, corresponding to the waist position of the human body, to provide better comfort for the patient undergoing correction. The soft pads 2-3 / 3-3 consist of a pad cover and sponge filling the pad cover; the pad cover can be made of ordinary fabric.

[0044] In this embodiment, combined with Figure 1 and Figure 2 As shown, the hip support 4 includes a hip support plate 4-1 and hip end support plates 4-2 located on the front and rear sides of the hip support plate 4-1. Retractable elastic fixing straps 4-3 connect the front and rear sides of the hip support plate 4-1 to the corresponding hip end support plates 4-2. The back support bar 5 is rotatably and detachably connected to the rear hip end support plate 4-2 of the hip support 4. The front right support bar 6-2 is rotatably and detachably connected to the front hip end support plate 4-2 of the hip support 4. The elastic fixing straps 4-3 are the same as those 2-1 / 3-1, and can be commercially available high-elastic nylon straps. Both the hip support plate 4-1 and the hip end support plate 4-2 can be made of PLA.

[0045] In addition, the hip end support plate 4-2 is provided with vertically distributed circular holes ( Figure 4 The circular hole is obscured by the fastener (therefore, the marking is omitted in the figure) and the arc-shaped hole 4-21 make the hip end support plate 4-2, like the chest and armpit support 1, the left waist support 2, and the right waist support 3, adjustable in angle.

[0046] In addition, the hip support plate 4-1 has a hole 4-11 in the middle, which releases some pressure and makes it more breathable and comfortable.

[0047] Finally, it should be pointed out that the above description is only a preferred embodiment of the present utility model, but the protection scope of the present utility model is not limited thereto. Any changes or substitutions that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art within the technical scope disclosed in the present utility model should be included within the protection scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. An adjustable soft scoliosis correction brace, characterized in that: It includes a chest and armpit support, a left waist support, a right waist support, a hip support, a back support strip, and a front support strip; the chest and armpit support is connected to the left side of the chest, back, and armpit of the human body; the right waist support is located below the right side of the chest and armpit support and is connected to the right side of the human body's waist; the left waist support is located below the left side of the right waist support and is connected to the left side of the human body's waist; the hip support is located below the right side of the left waist support and is connected to the hip of the human body; the back support strip is located in the center of the back of the human torso, and the rear ends of the chest and armpit support, left waist support, right waist support, and hip support are rotatably and detachably connected to the back support strip; The front support bar includes a front left support bar and a front right support bar located below the right side of the front left support bar. The front left support bar and the front right support bar are located on the front left and front right sides of the human torso, respectively. The front ends of the chest and armpit support and the left waist support are rotatably and detachably connected to the front left support bar, and the front ends of the right waist support and the hip support are rotatably and detachably connected to the front right support bar. Furthermore, a large-headed bolt is provided at the upper end of the front left support bar, and a first rotating buckle, a second rotating buckle, and a third rotating buckle are respectively provided at the upper end, the lower end, and the lower end of the front right support bar. A hanging rope is detachably connected between the large-headed bolt and the first rotating buckle, between the first rotating buckle and the second rotating buckle, and between the second rotating buckle and the third rotating buckle.

2. The adjustable scoliosis soft brace according to claim 1, characterized in that: The back support bar has multiple back support adjustment holes from top to bottom. The rear ends of the chest and armpit support, left waist support, right waist support, and hip support are rotatably and detachably connected to the back support bar through fasteners and corresponding back support adjustment holes.

3. The adjustable scoliosis soft brace according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper and lower ends of the front left support bar are provided with multiple front left adjustment holes distributed vertically. The front ends of the chest and armpit support and the left waist support are rotatably and detachably connected to the front left support bar through fasteners and the corresponding front left adjustment holes. The front right support bar has multiple front right adjustment holes distributed vertically at both its upper and lower ends. The front ends of the right waist support and hip support are rotatably and detachably connected to the front right support bar through fasteners and corresponding front right adjustment holes.

4. The adjustable scoliosis soft brace according to claim 1, characterized in that: Both the left and right waist supports include corresponding retractable elastic fixing straps, with corresponding support plates at both ends of the elastic fixing straps. The back support strip is rotatably and detachably connected to the support plates at the rear ends of the left and right waist supports, respectively. The front left support strip is rotatably and detachably connected to the support plate at the front end of the left waist support, and the front right support strip is rotatably and detachably connected to the support plate at the front end of the right waist support.

5. The adjustable scoliosis soft brace according to claim 4, characterized in that: The middle part of both the left and right lumbar support members is provided with corresponding soft pads corresponding to the waist position of the human body.

6. The adjustable soft scoliosis correction brace according to claim 1, characterized in that: The hip support includes a hip support plate and hip end support plates located on the front and rear sides of the hip support plate. The front and rear sides of the hip support plate are connected to the corresponding hip end support plates by retractable elastic fixing straps. The back support bar is detachably connected to the hip end support plate at the rear end of the hip support. The front right support bar is rotatably and detachably connected to the hip end support plate at the front end of the hip support.

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