Cradle sponge cover for lithotomy legrest

By designing a sponge sleeve for the leg support in the lithotomy position, the problems of excessive pressure on the patient's legs from plastic support frames and insufficient gel padding were solved. This design enabled convenient installation, pressure distribution, and height adjustment, thereby improving surgical efficiency and safety.

CN224292155UActive Publication Date: 2026-05-29XUANHAN COUNTY PEOPLES HOSPITAL

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
XUANHAN COUNTY PEOPLES HOSPITAL
Filing Date
2025-05-30
Publication Date
2026-05-29

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Technical Problem

Existing plastic lithotomy leg supports put pressure on patients' legs during use, increasing surgical preparation time and risks. Furthermore, they are insufficient to meet demand during peak surgical periods when gel pads are in short supply, affecting surgical efficiency and safety.

Method used

A bracket sponge sleeve for a lithotomy leg support has been designed, including a bracket, a cloth sleeve and a snap-fit ​​assembly, with an embedded gel or sponge padding layer. Combined with a micro air pump and airbag, it enables convenient installation, pressure distribution and height adjustment, and provides soft support and mobility.

Benefits of technology

It simplifies surgical preparation steps, reduces the risk of pressure injury, improves surgical efficiency, and ensures the smooth progress of the surgery and the safety of the patient.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the bracket sponge cover on the lithotomy leg support, including the bracket and cloth cover, the bracket side fixedly has a plurality of restraint belts, its characterized in that, the bracket top is equipped with cloth cover, the both ends of bracket are all set up the clamping groove, and the inside of cloth cover and clamping groove all are embeddedly installed with the cushion layer, and the bracket is fixed with cloth cover through the clamping assembly, the utility model discloses the first cushion layer is fixed with the adhesion of cloth cover and bracket, and the convenient time -saving improves the operation efficiency, the first cushion layer can disperse pressure, reduce pressure injury, pressure sore and the risk of nerve damage, the second cushion layer is equipped with the both ends of bracket, avoids the pressure injury of leg and the edge contact place, reduces the difficulty and length of body position to place, avoids the delay of operation because of the body position problem, guarantees the operation progress.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of bracket sponge sleeves, specifically to bracket sponge sleeves on stone cutting position leg frames. Background Technology

[0002] In the field of surgical medicine, leg supports are an important auxiliary tool for positioning patients in the lithotomy position. Currently, the leg supports widely used in clinical practice for lithotomy patients are mainly made of plastic. This material has advantages such as structural stability and ease of cleaning and disinfection. During surgery, it can provide a certain degree of support for the patient's legs, ensuring the stability of the surgical position and thus meeting the basic surgical requirements.

[0003] However, this type of plastic leg support has several shortcomings in practical application. First, due to its rigidity, direct use can put significant pressure on the patient's legs. To reduce the adverse effects of this pressure, additional square gel pads and sheets are required. Before each surgery, medical staff must retrieve these pads from a dedicated equipment room and place them on the support, which undoubtedly increases preparation time and reduces surgical efficiency.

[0004] Secondly, during peak surgical periods, when multiple operating rooms require the use of support frames simultaneously, the number of gel pads is often insufficient. When gel pads are in short supply, only drapes can be used for pressure relief, but the pressure-relieving effect of drapes is limited, greatly increasing the risk of pressure sores and nerve damage for patients, posing a potential threat to their health.

[0005] Furthermore, in some cases where the surgery is progressing rapidly, the lithotomy position needs to be frequently adjusted. In such cases, the square gel pads and sheets need to be placed repeatedly. However, for patients under spinal anesthesia, the numbness in their lower limbs makes it difficult for them to cooperate with the positioning. The circulating nurse must prevent the gel pads from falling off and ensure that the patient's legs are properly positioned during the procedure. This undoubtedly increases the difficulty and time required for positioning, which in turn prolongs the start time of the surgery and affects the overall progress of the operation.

[0006] Therefore, we propose a soft sponge sleeve for the leg support in the lithotomy position, which reduces the risk of pressure injury to patients and makes it convenient, labor-saving, quick, and time-saving for both patients and caregivers. Utility Model Content

[0007] The purpose of this invention is to overcome the shortcomings of existing technologies, adapt to practical needs, and provide a sponge cover for a leg support in the lithotomy position, thus addressing the numerous deficiencies of current plastic leg supports in practical applications. Firstly, due to the hardness of the material, direct use can cause significant pressure on the patient's legs. To reduce the adverse effects of this pressure, additional square gel pads and drapes are required. Before each surgery, medical staff must retrieve these pads from a dedicated equipment room and place them on the support, undoubtedly increasing preparation time and reducing surgical efficiency. Secondly, during peak surgical periods, when multiple operating rooms require the support simultaneously, the number of gel pads is often insufficient. When gel pads are in short supply, drapes must be used alone for pressure relief, but their effectiveness is limited, significantly increasing the risk of pressure sores and nerve damage, posing a potential threat to the patient's health. Furthermore, in cases of rapid surgical progress, frequent repositioning in the lithotomy position is necessary. At this point, the square gel pads and sheets need to be placed repeatedly. For patients under spinal anesthesia, the numbness in their lower limbs makes it difficult to coordinate the positioning. The circulating nurse must prevent the gel pads from falling off and ensure that the patient's legs are properly positioned during the procedure. This undoubtedly increases the difficulty and time required for positioning, which in turn prolongs the start time of the surgery and affects the technical issues of the entire surgical process.

[0008] To achieve the purpose of this utility model, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows: design a sponge sleeve for the support on the stone cutting position leg frame, including a support and a cloth sleeve. Multiple restraint straps are fixed on the side of the support. The support is characterized in that a cloth sleeve is provided on the top of the support, and slots are provided at both ends of the support. A padding layer is embedded inside the cloth sleeve and the slots. The support and the cloth sleeve are fixed by a snap-fit ​​component.

[0009] Preferably, the snap-fit ​​assembly includes multiple circular grooves, each of which is formed at the top of the inner wall of the bracket, and a first concealed buckle is installed inside the circular groove.

[0010] Preferably, the first snap fastener engages with the second snap fastener sewn onto the surface of the fabric cover to secure the fabric cover.

[0011] Preferably, the padding layer is a gel pad or a sponge pad.

[0012] Preferably, the bottom of the inner wall of the bracket is provided with multiple mounting slots, and a miniature air pump is installed inside the multiple mounting slots. Both ends of the miniature air pump are connected to air pipes.

[0013] Preferably, one end of the air tube extends out of the mounting groove and communicates with the strip-shaped airbag mounted on the surface of the bracket, while the other end of the air tube passes through the bracket.

[0014] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of this utility model are as follows:

[0015] 1. This utility model, through the combination of a cloth cover, a first padding layer, and a second padding layer, allows the first padding layer to be inserted into the cloth cover, which is then fixed to the surface of the support frame. Compared to the previous method of requiring separate square gel pads and cloth sheets for placement, this is more convenient, reduces preoperative preparation steps and time, and improves surgical efficiency. Simultaneously, when the patient's legs are placed on the support frame surface, the first padding layer effectively distributes pressure, reducing the risk of pressure injuries. It eliminates the need to rely on a limited number of gel pads, avoiding the situation where insufficient gel pads necessitate the use of cloth sheets with poor pressure-relieving effects, thus reducing the risk of pressure sores and other complications. On the one hand, to reduce the risk of nerve damage, a second padding layer is also provided at both ends of the bracket. This second padding layer can protect the area where the patient's legs come into contact with the edges of the bracket, preventing pressure injuries at this point. When frequently positioning the patient in the lithotomy position, it is no longer necessary to repeatedly place gel pads and sheets as before. For patients under spinal anesthesia, the circulating nurse no longer needs to adjust the leg position while worrying about gel falling off. This greatly reduces the difficulty and time required for positioning, thereby preventing the start time of the operation from being prolonged due to positioning issues and ensuring the smooth progress of the entire surgical procedure.

[0016] 2. This utility model combines a micro air pump, an air bag, and an air tube. The micro air pump inflates the strip-shaped air bag, and as the air bag expands, the height of the first padding layer inside the cloth cover can be adjusted. During the operation, the position of the leg can be adjusted by the contraction of the air bag. In addition, during the continuous operation, the expansion and contraction of the air bag can drive the leg movement, thereby avoiding the legs from being in a fixed position for a long time, causing the leg muscles to be in a state of continuous tension or stillness, compressing the leg blood vessels, and affecting the normal flow of blood. Attached Figure Description

[0017] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of this utility model;

[0018] Figure 2 This is an explosion diagram of the cloth cover and bracket of this utility model;

[0019] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the mounting slot of this utility model.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Bracket; 101. Restraint strap; 2. Fabric cover; 201. Circular groove; 202. First concealed buckle; 203. Second concealed buckle; 204. Slot; 205. Pad layer; 3. Strip-shaped airbag; 301. Mounting groove; 302. Air tube; 303. Miniature air pump. Detailed Implementation

[0021] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and embodiments:

[0022] Example 1: Sponge sleeve for the bracket on the stone cutting position leg frame, see [reference] Figures 1 to 3 The device includes a bracket 1 and a cloth cover 2. Multiple restraint straps 101 are fixed to the side of the bracket 1. The bracket 1 has a cloth cover 2 at its top, and slots 204 at both ends. A padding layer 205 is embedded inside both the cloth cover 2 and the slots 204. The bracket 1 and the cloth cover 2 are fixed together by a snap-fit ​​assembly. During surgical preparation, the first padding layer 205 is pre-installed into the cloth cover 2, and then secured by a second hidden buckle 203 on the surface of the cloth cover 2 and a first hidden buckle on the surface of the bracket 1. This eliminates the cumbersome process of needing to separately remove and place a square gel pad and cloth sheet. Through pre-integration and quick snap-fit ​​fixation, the pre-operative preparation steps are greatly simplified, effectively reducing preparation time and improving surgical efficiency. When the patient's leg is placed on the surface of the bracket 1… When leg pressure acts on the first padding layer 205, it deforms to a certain extent according to the shape of the leg and the pressure distribution, dispersing the originally concentrated high pressure evenly over a larger area. This effectively reduces the pressure per unit area on the patient's leg, thereby reducing the risk of pressure injury (pressure sores). When the patient's leg is placed on the support 1, the contact points between the leg and the edges of the support 1 are easily subjected to pressure and friction, which can lead to pressure injury. The function of the second padding layer 205 is to form a buffer protective layer at these contact points. When the leg contacts the edge of the support 1, the second padding layer 205 deforms, absorbing and dispersing some of the pressure, reducing direct pressure and friction on the leg skin, and preventing pressure injury at the contact points between the patient's leg and the edges of the support 1.

[0023] For details, see Figure 2 The snap-fit ​​assembly includes multiple circular grooves 201, which are respectively opened on the top of the inner wall of the bracket 1. A first hidden buckle 202 is installed inside the circular groove 201.

[0024] Further, see Figure 2 The first snap fastener 202 engages with the second snap fastener 203 sewn onto the surface of the fabric cover 2 to secure the fabric cover 2.

[0025] It is worth noting that, see Figure 1 The padding layer 205 is a gel pad or a sponge pad.

[0026] It is worth noting that, see Figure 3The bracket 1 has multiple mounting slots 301 at the bottom of its inner wall. Each mounting slot 301 contains a miniature air pump 303. Both ends of the miniature air pump 303 are connected to air pipes 302. When it is necessary to adjust the height of the first padding layer 205 inside the cloth cover 2, the miniature air pump 303 is activated and air is delivered to the strip-shaped airbag 3 through the connecting pipe. As air is continuously injected, the strip-shaped airbag 3 begins to gradually inflate. Because the strip-shaped airbag 3 is tightly connected to the first padding layer 205 inside the cloth cover 2, the expansion of the airbag directly pushes the first padding layer 205 upward, thereby achieving height adjustment of the first padding layer 205. This height adjustment function can be flexibly adjusted according to the specific needs of the patient during surgery, such as different surgical positions or the comfort of the patient's legs, to provide a suitable support height for the legs. During continuous surgery, by controlling the inflation and deflation rhythm of the micro air pump 303, the strip-shaped airbag 3 can be expanded and contracted regularly. The periodic changes of the airbag will drive the first padding layer 205 to rise and fall, thereby causing the patient's legs to move accordingly. This regular leg movement can effectively prevent the legs from being in a fixed position for a long time, prevent leg muscles from compressing leg blood vessels due to continuous tension or stillness, ensure that blood can flow normally in the legs, and reduce a series of problems that may be caused by poor blood circulation, such as thrombosis and leg numbness, thus providing a strong guarantee for the patient's surgical safety.

[0027] It is worth mentioning that, see Figure 3 One end of the air tube 302 extends out of the mounting groove 301 and communicates with the strip-shaped airbag 3 mounted on the surface of the bracket 1, while the other end of the air tube 302 passes through the bracket 1.

[0028] In the preparation phase of surgery, when using the sponge sleeve of the support on the lithotomy leg frame, the first padding layer 205 is pre-inserted into the cloth sleeve 2. Then, the second snap fastener 203 on the surface of the cloth sleeve 2 is used to secure it to the first snap fastener on the surface of the support 1. This eliminates the cumbersome process of previously requiring additional square gel pads and cloth sheets for placement. The pre-integrated and quick-locking method greatly simplifies the pre-operative preparation steps, effectively reducing preparation time and thus improving surgical efficiency. When the patient's leg is placed on the surface of the support 1, the pressure exerted on the first padding layer 205 causes it to deform to a certain extent according to the shape of the leg and the pressure distribution, evenly distributing the originally concentrated high pressure over a larger area. This effectively reduces the pressure per unit area on the patient's leg. This reduces the risk of pressure injury (pressure sores) for patients. When a patient's legs are placed on the support 1, the contact points between the legs and the edges of the support 1 are easily subjected to pressure and friction, which can cause pressure injury. The function of the second padding layer 205 is to form a buffer protective layer at these contact points. When the legs contact the edges of the support 1, the second padding layer 205 will deform to absorb and disperse some of the pressure, reduce direct pressure and friction on the skin of the legs, and prevent pressure injury at the contact points between the patient's legs and the edges of the support 1. When it is necessary to adjust the height of the first padding layer 205 inside the cloth cover 2, the micro air pump 303 is activated to deliver air to the strip airbag 3 through the connecting pipe. As air is continuously injected, the strip airbag 3 begins to gradually inflate. Because the strip-shaped airbag 3 is tightly connected to the first padding layer 205 inside the cloth cover 2, the expansion of the airbag directly pushes the first padding layer 205 upward, thereby achieving height adjustment of the first padding layer 205. This height adjustment function can be flexibly adjusted according to the specific needs of the patient during surgery, such as different surgical positions or the comfort of the patient's legs, to provide a suitable support height for the legs. During continuous surgery, by controlling the inflation and deflation rhythm of the micro air pump 303, the strip-shaped airbag 3 can be expanded and contracted regularly. The periodic changes of the airbag will drive the first padding layer 205 to rise and fall, thereby causing the patient's legs to move accordingly. This regular leg movement can effectively prevent the legs from being in a fixed position for a long time, prevent leg muscles from compressing leg blood vessels due to continuous tension or stillness, ensure that blood can flow normally in the legs, and reduce a series of problems that may be caused by poor blood circulation, such as thrombosis and leg numbness, thus providing a strong guarantee for the patient's surgical safety.

[0029] In addition, all components designed in this utility model are general standard parts or components known to those skilled in the art. Their structure and principle can be learned by those skilled in the art through technical manuals or conventional experimental methods. Those skilled in the art can fully implement them, so there is no need to elaborate. The content protected by this utility model does not involve improvements to the internal structure and method.

Claims

1. A sponge sleeve for a support on a stone cutting leg, comprising a support (1) and a cloth sleeve (2), wherein multiple restraint straps (101) are fixed to the side of the support (1), characterized in that, The bracket (1) has a cloth cover (2) on top and slots (204) at both ends. A pad (205) is embedded inside the cloth cover (2) and the slots (204). The bracket (1) and the cloth cover (2) are fixed together by a snap-fit ​​assembly.

2. The sponge sleeve on the stone cutting leg frame as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The snap-fit ​​assembly includes multiple circular grooves (201), which are respectively opened on the top of the inner wall of the bracket (1). A first hidden buckle (202) is installed inside the circular groove (201).

3. The sponge sleeve on the stone cutting leg frame as described in claim 2, characterized in that, The first snap fastener (202) engages with the second snap fastener (203) sewn onto the surface of the fabric cover (2) to secure the fabric cover (2).

4. The sponge sleeve on the stone cutting leg frame as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The padding layer (205) is a gel pad or a sponge pad.

5. The sponge sleeve for the support on the stone cutting leg as described in claim 1, characterized in that, The bracket (1) has multiple mounting slots (301) at the bottom of its inner wall. Each mounting slot (301) contains a miniature air pump (303), and both ends of the miniature air pump (303) are connected to an air pipe (302).

6. The sponge sleeve on the stone cutting leg frame as described in claim 5, characterized in that, One end of the air tube (302) extends out of the mounting groove (301) and communicates with the strip-shaped airbag (3) mounted on the surface of the bracket (1), while the other end of the air tube (302) passes through the bracket (1).