A postoperative support device for spinal surgery
By designing an adjustable-length vertical support rod and a limiting frame for postoperative spinal surgery, the problem of existing devices being unable to adjust independently has been solved, allowing patients to adapt to different heights and body types, thus improving ease of use.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN · China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- THE SECOND XIANGYA HOSPITAL OF CENT SOUTH UNIV
- Filing Date
- 2025-01-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-05-26
AI Technical Summary
Existing spinal support devices are difficult to adjust independently according to the patient's body shape and height, resulting in inconvenience in use, especially requiring assistance from others, and failing to meet the needs of patients with different body shapes and heights.
A postoperative support device for spinal surgery was designed, comprising an adjustable-length vertical support rod and an adjustable-width limiting frame. The length of the vertical support rod is adjustable through threaded connection and anti-slip structure, and it is fixed to the patient's shoulders and hips through adjustable shoulder straps and restraint straps, adapting to different heights and body types.
This allows patients to adjust the height and width of the support device themselves, adapting to different heights and body types, improving ease of use and applicability, and reducing reliance on assistance from others.
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model relates to a postoperative auxiliary support device for spinal surgery, belonging to the field of medical auxiliary device technology. Background Technology
[0002] The spine is an essential part of the human body. Its upper end connects to the skull and its lower end connects to the coccyx, providing basic support for the upper body. When the spine develops lesions or other diseases, surgery is required. However, surgery can compromise the stability of the spine. During the recovery process after spinal surgery, support devices are often used to support the patient's spine and ensure proper posture. However, existing spinal support devices are inconvenient to use, and patients cannot adjust them to their own height. At least one other person is needed to assist in their operation, which is inconvenient for patients to use independently and cannot meet the needs of patients with different body types and heights. Therefore, there is a need for a postoperative support device for spinal surgery that can be easily adjusted according to the patient's body type and height. Utility Model Content
[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a postoperative auxiliary support device for spinal surgery.
[0004] To achieve the above objectives, the present invention adopts the following technical solution: a postoperative auxiliary support device for spinal surgery, comprising a vertical support mechanism, wherein the vertical support mechanism comprises two parallel and length-adjustable vertical support rods, each vertical support rod comprising an upper adjusting rod, the lower end of which is threadedly fitted with an adjusting sleeve, the lower end of which is threadedly fitted with a lower adjusting rod, the tops of the two upper adjusting rods being provided with an upper limit frame of the same length, the two ends of which are respectively provided with shoulder straps, the lower ends of the two lower adjusting rods being fixedly connected to a lower limit frame of the same length, the two ends of which are provided with arc-shaped protective plates, the end of which away from the lower limit frame is fixedly connected with a restraint strap I, the bottom of which is fixedly connected with an L-shaped support frame, and the lower end of the L-shaped support frame having an auxiliary support plate hinged to the side facing away from the patient's body.
[0005] Preferably, the upper and lower adjusting rods are externally threaded rods with opposite helical directions, the internal threads of the upper and lower parts of the adjusting sleeve have opposite helical directions, and the outer wall of the adjusting sleeve is provided with anti-slip texture or rubber anti-slip sleeve.
[0006] Preferably, the front sides of the upper and lower limit frames are provided with silicone cushioning, sponge cushioning pads, foam cushioning pads or cushioning airbags, the shoulder straps are tie straps, Velcro straps or adjustable soft straps with buckles, and the inner walls of the shoulder straps are provided with silicone or sponge cushioning pads.
[0007] Preferably, the inner wall of the restraint strap I is provided with a silicone cushioning pad, a sponge cushioning pad, or a cushioning airbag, and the restraint strap I is a tie, Velcro strap, or a fixed strap with adjustable length and buckle.
[0008] Preferably, the upper limit frame has slots I at both ends, and a crossbar I is slidably sleeved in the slot I. The end of the crossbar I away from the vertical support rod extends to the outside of the slot I and is fixedly connected to the shoulder strap. The upper limit frame has locking knobs I at both ends, and the structure of the lower limit frame is the same as that of the upper limit frame.
[0009] Preferably, the cross-sections of the crossbar I and crossbar II are rectangular, elliptical, regular hexagonal, or regular octagonal.
[0010] Preferably, the auxiliary support plate is hinged to the side of the lower end of the L-shaped support frame facing away from the patient's body via a hinge seat or hinge shaft. The top of the auxiliary support plate is provided with an arc-shaped protrusion, the outer wall of the L-shaped support frame is provided with a limiting block, the bottom of the auxiliary support plate near the side of the L-shaped support frame is provided with a limiting block, and the bottom of the L-shaped support frame is provided with a slot.
[0011] Preferably, the lower surfaces of the L-shaped support frame and the auxiliary support plate are provided with anti-slip textures or rubber anti-slip pads, the included angle between the auxiliary support plate and the L-shaped support frame is in the range of 0-90°, and the outer wall of the arc-shaped convex plate is provided with anti-slip textures or rubber anti-slip pads.
[0012] As another preferred embodiment, the same middle limiting frame is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the lower middle part of the two upper adjusting rods, and the structure of the middle limiting frame is the same as that of the lower limiting frame.
[0013] As another preferred embodiment, the lower end of the upper adjusting rod is rotatably connected to an adjusting sleeve via a rotating connector, the rotating connector being a ball bearing or a slewing bearing, the internal threads of the two adjusting sleeves having opposite helical directions, and the cross-section of the upper adjusting rod being circular, elliptical, rectangular, or a regular pentagon to octagonal.
[0014] Beneficial effects
[0015] This utility model of a postoperative auxiliary support device for spinal surgery features a vertical support rod, which facilitates adjustment of the height difference between the upper and lower limit frames, making it suitable for patients of different heights. The adjustable width of the upper and lower limit frames also makes it suitable for patients of different body widths. The combination of the upper adjustment rod, the lower adjustment rod, and the adjustment sleeve allows for easy adjustment of the length of the vertical support rod, and also allows for easy adjustment by the patient. Attached Figure Description
[0016] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of this utility model;
[0017] Figure 2This is a side sectional view of the vertical support rod in this utility model;
[0018] Figure 3 This is a side sectional view of the upper limit frame in this utility model;
[0019] Figure 4 for Figure 1 Enlarged view of point A in the image;
[0020] Figure 5 A schematic diagram of the auxiliary support plate when it is unfolded in this utility model;
[0021] Figure 6 A schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 2 of this utility model;
[0022] Figure 7 A schematic diagram of the structure of Embodiment 3 of this utility model;
[0023] Figure 8 This is a side sectional view of the vertical support rod in Embodiment 3 of this utility model.
[0024] In the diagram: 1. Vertical support rod; 2. Upper limit frame; 3. Lower limit frame; 4. L-shaped support frame; 5. Middle limit frame; 11. Upper adjusting rod; 12. Adjusting sleeve; 13. Lower adjusting rod; 14. Rotating connector; 21. Shoulder strap; 22. Horizontal bar I; 23. Locking knob I; 31. Arc-shaped guard plate; 32. Restraint belt I; 33. Horizontal bar II; 34. Locking knob II; 41. Auxiliary support plate; 42. Hinge shaft; 43. Arc-shaped convex plate; 44. Limiting block; 45. Limiting block; 46. Slot. Detailed Implementation
[0025] The technical solutions of the present utility model will be clearly and completely described below with reference to the accompanying drawings of the embodiments. Obviously, the described embodiments are only some embodiments of the present utility model, and not all embodiments. Based on the embodiments of the present utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those of ordinary skill in the art without creative effort are within the protection scope of the present utility model.
[0026] Example 1:
[0027] like Figure 1-5As shown, this embodiment provides a technical solution: a postoperative auxiliary support device for spinal surgery, including a vertical support mechanism. The vertical support mechanism includes two parallel and adjustable vertical support rods 1. Each vertical support rod 1 includes an upper adjusting rod 11. The lower end of the upper adjusting rod 11 is threaded with an adjusting sleeve 12, and the lower end of the adjusting sleeve 12 is threaded with a lower adjusting rod 13. The tops of the two upper adjusting rods 11 are provided with upper limit brackets 2 of the same adjustable length for supporting the patient's shoulders. In this embodiment, the upper limit bracket 2 is a straight bracket. The two ends of the upper limit bracket 2 are respectively provided with shoulder straps 21 for facilitating the fixation of the patient's shoulders. The lower ends of the two lower adjusting rods 13 are fixedly connected with lower limit brackets of the same adjustable length for supporting the patient's lumbar and hip areas. The lower limit frame 3 in this embodiment is a straight support. Both ends of the lower limit frame 3 are provided with arc-shaped protective plates 31 that are adapted to the curves of the patient's body. The end of the arc-shaped protective plate 31 away from the lower limit frame 3 is fixedly connected to a restraint strap I 32. The inner wall of the restraint strap I 32 is provided with a silicone cushioning pad, a sponge cushioning pad, or a cushioning airbag. The restraint strap I 32 is a strap, a Velcro strap, or a fixed strap with adjustable length and buckle. In this embodiment, the restraint strap I 32 is a fixed strap with adjustable length and buckle. The bottom of the lower limit frame 3 is fixedly connected to an L-shaped support frame 4. In this embodiment, there are two L-shaped support frames 4, which are symmetrically arranged at the bottom of the lower limit frame 3. The lower end of the L-shaped support frame 4 is hinged to an auxiliary support plate 41 on the side facing away from the patient's body.
[0028] Specifically, the upper adjusting rod 11 and the lower adjusting rod 13 are externally threaded rods with opposite helical directions. The internal threads of the upper and lower parts of the adjusting sleeve 12 have opposite helical directions and are adapted to the upper adjusting rod 11 and the lower adjusting rod 13 respectively. The outer wall of the adjusting sleeve 12 is provided with anti-slip texture or is fixedly fitted with a rubber anti-slip sleeve. The upper limit frame 2 and the lower limit frame 3 are provided with silicone cushioning, sponge cushioning pads, foam cushioning pads or cushioning airbags on the front side near the patient's torso. The shoulder strap 21 is a tie, Velcro strap or a soft strap with buckle that can be adjusted in length. The inner wall of the shoulder strap 21 is provided with silicone or sponge cushioning pads.
[0029] Specifically, the upper limit frame 2 has slots I at both ends, and a crossbar I22 is slidably fitted in slot I. The end of the crossbar I22 away from the vertical support rod 1 extends to the outside of slot I and is fixedly connected to the shoulder strap 21. The upper limit frame 2 has locking knobs I23 at both ends for fixing the crossbar I22. The structure of the lower limit frame 3 is the same as that of the upper limit frame 2. The lower limit frame 3 has slots II at both ends, and a crossbar II33 is slidably fitted in slot II. The end of the crossbar II33 away from the vertical support rod 1 extends to the outside of slot II and is fixedly connected to the end of the arc-shaped guard plate 31 away from the restraint band I32. The upper limit frame 2 has locking knobs II34 at both ends for fixing the crossbar II33. The cross-sections of the crossbar I22 and the crossbar II33 are rectangular, elliptical, regular hexagonal or regular octagonal.
[0030] Specifically, the auxiliary support plate 41 is hinged to the side of the lower end of the L-shaped support frame 4 facing away from the patient's body via a hinge seat or hinge shaft 42. The top of the auxiliary support plate 41 is provided with an arc-shaped protrusion 43 to facilitate the movement of the auxiliary support plate 41. A limiting block 44 is provided on the outer wall of the L-shaped support frame 4 near the hinge shaft 42. A limiting block 45 is provided at the bottom of the auxiliary support plate 41 near the side of the L-shaped support frame 4. A slot 46 that matches the limiting block 45 is provided at the bottom of the L-shaped support frame 4. The lower surfaces of the L-shaped support frame 4 and the auxiliary support plate 41 are provided with anti-slip textures or rubber anti-slip pads. The angle between the auxiliary support plate 41 and the L-shaped support frame 4 is in the range of 0-90°. The outer wall of the arc-shaped protrusion 43 is provided with anti-slip textures or rubber anti-slip pads.
[0031] The working principle of this utility model is as follows: During use, the length of the vertical support rod 1 is adjusted by rotating the adjusting sleeve 12 according to the patient's torso height, thereby adjusting the height of the upper limit frame 2. At the same time, the distance between the two shoulder straps 21 is adjusted according to the patient's shoulder width, and the upper limit frame 2 is fixed to the patient's shoulder through the shoulder straps 21. Similarly, the distance between the two arc-shaped guard plates 31 on the lower limit frame 3 is adjusted according to the width of the patient's waist and hip, and the lower limit frame 3 is fixed to the patient's waist and hip through the restraint strap I 32, thereby achieving support for the patient's spine. The postoperative auxiliary support device for spinal surgery of this utility model, by setting a vertical support rod, facilitates the adjustment of the height difference between the upper and lower limit frames, making it convenient for patients of different heights to use. By setting an adjustable width upper and lower limit frame, it is convenient for patients of different body widths to use. Through the cooperation of the upper adjusting rod, the lower adjusting rod and the adjusting sleeve, the length of the vertical support rod can be easily adjusted, and it is also convenient for the patient to adjust it themselves.
[0032] Example 2:
[0033] like Figure 6As shown, this embodiment provides a technical solution: a postoperative auxiliary support device for spinal surgery, including a vertical support mechanism. The vertical support mechanism includes two parallel and adjustable vertical support rods 1. Each vertical support rod 1 includes an upper adjusting rod 11. The lower end of the upper adjusting rod 11 is threaded with an adjusting sleeve 12, and the lower end of the adjusting sleeve 12 is threaded with a lower adjusting rod 13. The tops of the two upper adjusting rods 11 are provided with upper limit brackets 2 of the same adjustable length for supporting the patient's shoulder. The outer walls of the middle and lower parts of the two upper adjusting rods 11 are fixedly connected to... A middle limiting frame 5 is connected to the same support for the patient's chest and back. The structure of the middle limiting frame 5 is the same as that of the lower limiting frame 3. The two ends of the middle limiting frame 5 are respectively provided with slots 3. A crossbar 3 is slidably sleeved in the slot 3. The end of the crossbar 3 away from the vertical support rod 1 extends to the outside of the slot 3 and is fixedly connected to an arc-shaped guard plate 31 that matches the curve of the patient's body. The two ends of the middle limiting frame 5 are provided with locking knobs 2 for fixing the crossbar 3. The end of the arc-shaped guard plate 31 away from the middle limiting frame 5 is fixedly connected to a restraint strap 2. Other structures are the same as in Embodiment 1.
[0034] Example 3:
[0035] like Figure 7-8 As shown, this embodiment provides a technical solution: a postoperative auxiliary support device for spinal surgery, including a vertical support mechanism. The vertical support mechanism includes two parallel and adjustable vertical support rods 1. Each vertical support rod 1 includes an upper adjusting rod 11. The lower end of the upper adjusting rod 11 is rotatably connected to an adjusting sleeve 12 via a rotating connector 14. The rotating connector 14 is a ball bearing or a slewing bearing. The internal threads of the two adjusting sleeves 12 have opposite helical directions. The cross-section of the upper adjusting rod 11 is circular, elliptical, rectangular, or a regular pentagon to octagon. Other structures are the same as in Embodiment 1 or 2.
Claims
1. A postoperative auxiliary support device for spinal surgery, comprising a vertical support mechanism, characterized in that: The vertical support mechanism includes two parallel vertical support rods (1) with adjustable length. Each vertical support rod (1) includes an upper adjustment rod (11). The lower end of the upper adjustment rod (11) is threaded with an adjustment sleeve (12). The lower end of the adjustment sleeve (12) is threaded with a lower adjustment rod (13). The top of the two upper adjustment rods (11) is provided with an upper limit frame (2) of the same adjustable length. The two ends of the upper limit frame (2) are respectively provided with shoulder straps (21). The lower ends of the two lower adjustment rods (13) are fixedly connected with a lower limit frame (3) of the same adjustable length. The two ends of the lower limit frame (3) are provided with arc-shaped guard plates (31). The end of the arc-shaped guard plate (31) away from the lower limit frame (3) is fixedly connected with a restraint belt I (32). The bottom of the lower limit frame (3) is fixedly connected with an L-shaped support frame (4). The lower end of the L-shaped support frame (4) is hinged with an auxiliary support plate (41) on the side facing away from the patient's body.
2. The postoperative auxiliary support device for spinal surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper adjusting rod (11) and the lower adjusting rod (13) are external thread rods with opposite helical directions. The internal threads of the upper and lower parts of the adjusting sleeve (12) have opposite helical directions. The outer wall of the adjusting sleeve (12) is provided with anti-slip texture or rubber anti-slip sleeve.
3. The postoperative auxiliary support device for spinal surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The front sides of the upper limit frame (2) and the lower limit frame (3) are provided with silicone cushioning, sponge cushioning pads, foam cushioning pads or cushioning airbags. The shoulder strap (21) is a tie, Velcro strap or a soft strap with adjustable length and buckle. The inner wall of the shoulder strap (21) is provided with silicone or sponge cushioning pads.
4. The postoperative auxiliary support device for spinal surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The inner wall of the restraint strap I (32) is provided with a silicone cushioning pad, a sponge cushioning pad or a cushioning airbag, and the restraint strap I (32) is a strap, a Velcro strap or a fixed strap with adjustable length and buckle.
5. A postoperative auxiliary support device for spinal surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The upper limit frame (2) has slots I at both ends, and a crossbar I (22) is slidably sleeved in the slot I. The end of the crossbar I (22) away from the vertical support rod (1) extends to the outside of the slot I and is fixedly connected to the shoulder strap (21). The upper limit frame (2) has locking knobs I (23) at both ends. The structure of the lower limit frame (3) is the same as that of the upper limit frame (2).
6. A postoperative auxiliary support device for spinal surgery according to claim 5, characterized in that: The cross-sections of the crossbar I (22) and crossbar II (33) are rectangular, elliptical, regular hexagonal or regular octagonal.
7. A postoperative auxiliary support device for spinal surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The auxiliary support plate (41) is hinged to the side of the L-shaped support frame (4) facing away from the patient's body at the lower end by a hinge seat or hinge shaft (42). The top of the auxiliary support plate (41) is provided with an arc-shaped protrusion plate (43). The outer wall of the L-shaped support frame (4) is provided with a limiting block (44). The bottom of the auxiliary support plate (41) near the side of the L-shaped support frame (4) is provided with a limiting block (45). The bottom of the L-shaped support frame (4) is provided with a slot (46).
8. A postoperative auxiliary support device for spinal surgery according to claim 7, characterized in that: The lower surfaces of the L-shaped support frame (4) and the auxiliary support plate (41) are provided with anti-slip patterns or rubber anti-slip pads. The angle between the auxiliary support plate (41) and the L-shaped support frame (4) is in the range of 0-90°. The outer wall of the arc-shaped convex plate (43) is provided with anti-slip patterns or rubber anti-slip pads.
9. A postoperative auxiliary support device for spinal surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The same middle limit frame (5) is fixedly connected to the outer wall of the lower middle part of the two upper adjustment rods (11), and the structure of the middle limit frame (5) is the same as that of the lower limit frame (3).
10. A postoperative auxiliary support device for spinal surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The lower end of the upper adjusting rod (11) is rotatably connected to the adjusting sleeve (12) via a rotating connector (14). The rotating connector (14) is a ball bearing or a slewing bearing. The internal threads of the two adjusting sleeves (12) are in opposite directions. The cross-section of the upper adjusting rod (11) is circular, elliptical, rectangular, or regular pentagonal to octagonal.