A post-operative care sleeve for the upper limb
By designing postoperative care sleeves for the upper limbs, and utilizing the design of connectors and operating openings, the problem of inconvenience in dressing and undressing patients during dressing changes and nursing care has been solved, improving patient comfort and surgical experience, and reducing wound pain and infection risk.
Patent Information
- Authority / Receiving Office
- CN Β· China
- Patent Type
- Utility models(China)
- Current Assignee / Owner
- GANSU PROVINCIAL PEOPLES HOSPITAL
- Filing Date
- 2025-07-24
- Publication Date
- 2026-06-02
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Abstract
Description
Technical Field
[0001] This utility model pertains to postoperative auxiliary medical devices, specifically relating to a postoperative care sleeve for the upper limbs. Background Technology
[0002] When clinical diagnoses include rotator cuff injury, frozen shoulder, shoulder dislocation, shoulder fracture, osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis, glenoid labrum injury, supraspinatus calcific tendinitis, or cervical radiculopathy compressing the shoulder nerve, shoulder joint surgery may be necessary in severe cases. Shoulder joint surgery includes minimally invasive surgery (arthroscopy) and open surgery. Minimally invasive surgeries include rotator cuff repair, labrum repair, and shoulder joint release, while open surgeries include total shoulder replacement, shoulder arthrodesis, and internal fixation of fractures. There are also coracoclavicular ligament reconstruction surgeries.
[0003] Apply a cold compress for 15 minutes every 2 hours within 48 hours after surgery. In the early postoperative period (1-4 weeks after surgery), keep the dressing clean and dry, and frequently observe for any bleeding or seepage. Change the dressing 3 days after surgery and remove the sutures 7-10 days after surgery.
[0004] Based on these nursing points, since the surgical sites are all on the shoulder, patients need to frequently expose the surgical site on their shoulder. This can easily pull on the wound, causing increased pain, and may also cause the wound to rupture, leading to infection or secondary injury. In addition, it can easily cause the patient to catch a cold, which is not conducive to wound healing and may even worsen the condition.
[0005] Currently, patients with rotator cuff injuries or other upper limb injuries often experience significant inconvenience when changing dressings or putting on and taking off clothing at the exposed incision site. Most patients can only drape their clothing over their bodies, which is particularly inconvenient for women.
[0006] Due to the special location of the rotator cuff injury and surgical incision, the patient experienced significant pain. The shoulder injury affected the patient's ability to raise, abduct, and adduct the shoulder, making it very difficult to dress, change dressings, undergo rehabilitation, and go out for examinations.
[0007] During surgery, the surgical area needs to be exposed. However, it is not easy for patients to directly expose the surgical area on the operating table. Nurses need to help them completely remove their clothes, which results in a poor patient experience, significant pain, and delays in the operation. After the operation, patients are unable to put their clothes back on, and many female patients feel that their private parts have been exposed, so they raise objections.
[0008] Because shoulder and upper limb surgeries require many patients to keep their upper limbs in an adducted position for extended periods, patients tend to sweat easily under their armpits, and dressing and undressing are inconvenient, which can easily lead to underarm eczema. Wearing clothes can effectively absorb sweat and reduce the occurrence of eczema, but the need to dress and undress after surgery makes it even more difficult for patients. Clinically, the problem of dressing patients is often solved by draping clothes over their shoulders.
[0009] In winter, the cold weather and heavy clothing make it more difficult for patients to put on and take off their clothes. When going out for examinations, patients often catch colds and fevers because they cannot dress properly, and have to postpone surgery. Utility Model Content
[0010] The purpose of this invention is to provide a postoperative care sleeve for the upper limbs to solve the above-mentioned problems.
[0011] To achieve the above objectives, the technical solution adopted by this utility model is as follows:
[0012] A postoperative care sleeve for the upper limb includes a garment body, which includes a front placket, a back placket, and a collar. The garment body has tubular short sleeves and long sleeves on both sides. The top surface of the long sleeve has an operation opening. One end of the operation opening faces the cuff of the long sleeve and can be open or closed. The other end of the operation opening is located near the collar. A connector I is provided on the operation opening.
[0013] To further realize this utility model, the operating opening is parallel to the long axis of the long sleeve.
[0014] To further realize this utility model, the front placket includes a front placket and a back placket. Connecting parts II are provided on the front placket and the back placket. Several sets of connecting parts II are provided on the back placket, and each set of connecting parts II on the back placket is in a longitudinal parallel relationship.
[0015] The advantages of this utility model compared to the prior art are as follows:
[0016] This invention allows patients to choose the appropriate size to wear after surgery. The long sleeve is worn on the arm of the shoulder on the side where the surgery was performed, and the short sleeve is worn on the other non-surgical side. When it is necessary to perform dressing changes, nursing care, or suture removal on the shoulder after surgery, it is only necessary to open the connecting piece I, i.e., the zipper, from the end near the neckline to the cuff to open the operation opening. The degree of opening is determined according to the size of the operation opening. Once the operation area is exposed, dressing changes, nursing care, or suture removal can be performed without repeatedly putting on and taking off clothing.
[0017] This invention features a front-button design and a short length, allowing patients or medical staff to easily open the garment and the operating opening. First, the patient's surgical arm is inserted into the long sleeve. Since the garment only needs to pass through the short connecting section between the shoulder and the lower arm when open, and exits through the cuff without armpit restriction, the patient can wear it even without raising their arm, preventing strain on the wound and shoulder. After the long sleeve is in place, the non-surgical arm is then inserted into the short sleeve. Because the operating opening is open, the wound and shoulder are not restricted or rubbed by the shoulder area when pulling on the short sleeve. Once both arms are in place, the appropriate connecting piece II (button) on the inner placket can be selected based on the patient's condition and inserted into the buttonhole. Finally, connecting piece I is pulled up. Care must be taken to ensure a proper fit, avoiding excessive friction between the long sleeve and connecting piece I and the wound, or excessive looseness causing the garment to slip off frequently.
[0018] The purpose of this invention is to ensure that the surgical arm is protected from the cold when the weather is hot, while the non-surgical arm does not need to be excessively warmed, and only the shoulder and head need to be protected. However, when the weather is cold or the air conditioning temperature is low, patients can wear clothing of appropriate temperature inside this invention according to their own needs. The purpose of the short sleeve is also for this reason. Attached Figure Description
[0019] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the connector I in its closed state in this utility model;
[0020] Figure 2 This is a structural schematic diagram of the connector I in the open state in this utility model (showing the operation opening);
[0021] Figure 3 This is a structural diagram of one side of the short sleeve in this utility model (showing the opening of the short sleeve and the bottom opening of the garment body).
[0022] Figure 4 This is a structural schematic diagram of one side of the long sleeve in this utility model;
[0023] The meanings of the labels in the attached drawings are as follows: 1. Garment body; 2. Short sleeve; 3. Long sleeve; 4. Operation opening; 5. Neckline; 6. Connector I; 7. Front placket; 7-1. Placket; 7-2. Inside placket; 8. Connector II; 9. Back placket. Detailed Implementation
[0024] The present invention will be further described below with reference to the accompanying drawings and specific embodiments.
[0025] like Figure 1-4As shown, a postoperative care sleeve for the upper limb includes a garment body, which includes a front placket, a back placket, and a neckline. The front placket 7 includes a placket 7-1 and an inner placket 7-2. Connecting pieces II8 are provided on the placket 7-1 and the inner placket 7-2. Several sets of connecting pieces II8 are provided on the inner placket 7-2. Each set of connecting pieces II8 on the inner placket 7-2 is longitudinally parallel to each other. The two sides of the garment body 1 are provided with tubular short sleeves 2 and long sleeves 3. The top surface of the long sleeve 3 is provided with an operation opening 4, which is parallel to the long axis of the long sleeve 3. One end of the operation opening 4 is set towards the cuff of the long sleeve 3 and can be open or closed. The other end of the operation opening 4 is set near the neckline 5. Connecting piece I6 is provided on the operation opening 4.
[0026] Post-surgery, select the appropriate size garment based on the patient's body shape. The patient or medical staff should unfasten connector II8, remove the button from the buttonhole, fully open the garment body 1, and pull connector I6 to fully open the operating opening 4. Then, pass the patient's surgical arm through the short connecting section on the garment body 1 that connects the shoulder and the lower side of the arm, and then pull it out from the cuff, so that the patient's surgical arm is inside the long sleeve 3. Pull the top of the operating opening 4 upwards to near the neckline 5 to fully expose the wound. Then, put the non-surgical arm into the short sleeve 2. After both arms are inside, select the appropriate button on the inner placket 7-2 according to the patient's condition and thread it through the buttonhole of the inner placket 7-1. Finally, pull connector I6 up.
[0027] When it is necessary to perform dressing changes, nursing care, or suture removal on the shoulder after surgery, simply open the connector I6, i.e., the zipper, from the end near the neckline to the cuff to open the operation opening 4. The degree of opening depends on the size of the operation opening 4. Once the operation position 4 is exposed, dressing changes, nursing care, or suture removal can be performed.
Claims
1. A postoperative care sleeve for the upper limb, comprising a garment body, said garment body including a front placket, a back placket, and a collar, characterized in that: The garment body (1) has tubular short sleeves (2) and long sleeves (3) on both sides. The top surface of the long sleeve (3) has an operation opening (4). One end of the operation opening (4) faces the cuff of the long sleeve (3) and is open or closed. The other end of the operation opening (4) is close to the neckline (5). A connector I (6) is provided on the operation opening (4).
2. The postoperative care sleeve for the upper limb as described in claim 1, characterized in that: The operating opening (4) is parallel to the long axis of the long sleeve (3).
3. The upper limb postoperative care sleeve as described in claim 1 or 2, characterized in that: The front placket (7) includes a front placket (7-1) and a back placket (7-2). Connecting parts II (8) are provided on the front placket (7-1) and the back placket (7-2). Several sets of connecting parts II (8) are provided on the back placket (7-2). Each set of connecting parts II (8) on the back placket (7-2) is in a longitudinal parallel relationship.