An eye muscle shortening precise positioning auxiliary suture forceps

By designing a precise measurement and stable clamping extraocular muscle shortening and positioning auxiliary suture clamp, the problems of inaccurate positioning of new muscle insertion points and unstable suture fixation were solved, achieving high-precision suturing operations and improving surgical outcomes.

CN224331126UActive Publication Date: 2026-06-09TIANJIN EYE HOSPITAL

Patent Information

Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
TIANJIN EYE HOSPITAL
Filing Date
2025-01-24
Publication Date
2026-06-09

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Technical Problem

In existing extraocular muscle shortening surgeries, the accuracy of new muscle insertion point positioning is not high, and it is easily affected by subjective factors. Furthermore, it is difficult to maintain stability during suture fixation, which affects the precision of the surgery.

Method used

A precision-positioning auxiliary suture forceps for extraocular muscle shortening was designed, which has precise measurement and stable clamping functions. The stable clamping of the forceps head is achieved through the design of the pointed tooth groove and the rough tooth groove, and the precise measurement and positioning are achieved through the cooperation of the scale line and the connecting rod.

Benefits of technology

It improves the accuracy of new muscle insertion point location, reduces surgical errors, simplifies suturing procedures, reduces surgical difficulty, and enhances surgical stability and efficiency.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a kind of eye extraocular muscle shortening precision positioning auxiliary suture forceps, it is related to medical instrument technical field, including lower tongs head (1), upper tongs head (2), tongs neck (3), shaft connection fixed buckle (4), shaft connection surface (5), tong leg (6), tong leg adjusting assembly (7) and tongs handle part (8);The bottom end of lower tongs head (1) and upper tongs head (2) is connected to be arranged on the upper end of tongs neck (3), the lower end of tongs neck (3) is connected with the upper end of tong leg (6), shaft connection surface (5) is set in the shaft part position of the upper end of tong leg (6), shaft connection fixed buckle (4) is fixed on shaft connection surface (5), two tong legs (6) are connected by shaft connection fixed buckle (4), the lower end of tong leg (6) is connected with tongs handle part (8), tong leg adjusting assembly (7) is set in the bottom of two tong legs (6).The suture forceps significantly improve the accuracy of new muscle insertion site positioning in eye extraocular muscle shortening surgery, and can also simplify the suture operation steps and reduce the difficulty of surgery.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of medical device technology, specifically to an auxiliary suture forceps for precise positioning of extraocular muscle shortening. Background Technology

[0002] Extraocular muscle shortening is a common procedure in strabismus correction surgery. By shortening the length of the extraocular muscles and increasing their strength, the deviation of the eyeball can be effectively corrected. Before shortening the extraocular muscles, it is crucial to accurately locate and suture the new muscle insertion point; this is a key step for surgical success. Currently, this location process mainly relies on the surgeon's experience and visual estimation after measuring with a ruler, allowing for a certain margin of error when suture fixing. This method is not very precise and is easily affected by subjective factors. Furthermore, during suture fixing, the assistant's traction force on the muscle may change, causing the suture position to shift and affecting surgical accuracy.

[0003] Existing ophthalmic surgical instruments are inadequate for accurately locating new muscle insertions, and there is a lack of auxiliary tools to improve the accuracy of suture fixation. To further improve the precision and stability of extraocular muscle shortening surgery, there is an urgent need to develop a specialized surgical instrument that can assist in the precise location of new muscle insertions and stabilize suture fixation. Utility Model Content

[0004] To address the aforementioned shortcomings in existing technologies, this invention proposes a precision positioning auxiliary suture clamp for extraocular muscle shortening, aiming to improve the accuracy of new muscle insertion point positioning in extraocular muscle shortening surgery, reduce surgical errors, and enhance surgical outcomes. This suture clamp integrates precision measurement and stable clamping functions, which not only significantly improves the accuracy of new muscle insertion point positioning during extraocular muscle shortening surgery but also simplifies suturing procedures, reduces surgical difficulty, and has significant clinical application value.

[0005] To achieve the above objectives, this utility model provides the following technical solution:

[0006] A precise positioning and suture forceps for shortening extraocular muscles includes: a lower forceps head, an upper forceps head, a forceps neck, a shaft connection fixing buckle, a shaft connection surface, forceps legs, a forceps leg adjustment assembly, and a forceps handle. The bottom ends of the lower and upper forceps heads are connected to the upper end of the forceps neck, and the lower end of the forceps neck is connected to the upper end of the forceps legs. A shaft connection surface is provided at the shaft position of the upper end of the forceps legs, and a shaft connection fixing buckle is fixed on the shaft connection surface. The two forceps legs are connected through the shaft connection fixing buckle. The lower end of the forceps legs is connected to the forceps handle. A forceps leg adjustment assembly is provided between the bottom of the two forceps legs and the forceps handle.

[0007] The lower jaw and the upper jaw are provided with corresponding positions inside the lower jaw and the upper jaw, which can fit together and be fixed, and rough teeth that increase friction. The lower jaw has a lower pointed tooth groove and a lower inner rough teeth groove, and the upper jaw has an upper pointed tooth groove and an upper inner rough teeth groove.

[0008] When the upper and lower jaws are engaged, the toothed edge of the lower jaw engages with the toothed edge of the upper jaw, forming a complete fit. The upper and lower jaws are then fixed in place, thus achieving stable clamping of the target position of the extraocular muscles.

[0009] The upper clamp head is equipped with an outer crossbar, an inner crossbar, a scale line, a connecting rod, and a connecting line for convenient measurement. The scale line is set on the outer crossbar, and the inner and outer crossbars are horizontally opposite each other. One end of the connecting rod is connected to the end of the outer crossbar near the zero scale line, and the other end is connected to the end of the inner crossbar. One end of the connecting line is connected to the end of the outer crossbar away from the zero scale line, and the other end is connected to the other end of the inner crossbar. The connecting rod and connecting line are perpendicular to the inner and outer crossbars and horizontally opposite each other. During suturing, the lower clamp head is positioned below the extraocular muscle, and the upper clamp head is positioned above the extraocular muscle. The outer crossbar faces the distal end of the surgeon's operation, and the inner crossbar faces the proximal end. The connecting rod is positioned between the target muscle suture point and the original muscle insertion point. Precise measurement and positioning are achieved by aligning any point on the scale line with the target muscle suture point.

[0010] Furthermore, the upper clamp head also includes an outer fixing buckle and an inner fixing buckle. One end of the connecting line is connected to the outer crossbar via the outer fixing buckle, and the other end is connected to the inner crossbar via the inner fixing buckle. During suturing, the connecting line fixed by the outer and inner fixing buckles is located behind the target muscle suture position, allowing the muscle around the suture point to lie flat in the surgical field, thereby simplifying the suturing operation and reducing the difficulty of the surgery.

[0011] The jaw adjustment assembly includes a crossbar buckle and a crossbar tooth groove, which are respectively fixed to the inner sides of the two jaws. When the upper and lower jaws are closed, the jaws connected to the jaw handle control the engagement of the upper and lower jaws through the shaft connection surface, the shaft connection fixing buckle, and the jaw neck. The degree of engagement of the crossbar buckle and the crossbar tooth groove can adjust the tightness of the clamping engagement of the upper and lower jaws to adapt to different clamping needs.

[0012] Preferably, the crossbar teeth are configured as a threaded structure.

[0013] The beneficial effects of this utility model are:

[0014] This invention improves the accuracy of new muscle insertion point location in extraocular muscle shortening surgery by modifying the structure of the forceps head on both the inner and outer sides, thereby reducing surgical errors and enhancing surgical outcomes. This suture forceps integrates precision measurement and stable clamping functions, significantly improving the accuracy of new muscle insertion point location in extraocular muscle shortening surgery, simplifying the suturing process, and reducing surgical complexity. Based on clinical needs, it is of great significance for improving surgical efficiency and quality and is highly practical. Attached Figure Description

[0015] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the overall structure of the extraocular muscle shortening precision positioning auxiliary suture forceps of this utility model;

[0016] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the external structure of the lower and upper clamp heads of a precision positioning and suturing forceps for shortening extraocular muscles according to the present invention; wherein, (a) is the lower clamp head and (b) is the upper clamp head;

[0017] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the lower and upper jaws of a precision positioning and suturing forceps for shortening extraocular muscles according to the present invention; wherein, (a) is the lower jaw and (b) is the upper jaw.

[0018] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the clamp leg adjustment component of a precision positioning auxiliary suture clamp for shortening extraocular muscles according to the present invention;

[0019] Figure 5 This is a schematic diagram illustrating the precise positioning and auxiliary suturing method for extraocular muscle shortening surgery using a precision positioning and auxiliary suturing forceps according to the present invention.

[0020] In the diagram: 1. Lower jaw; 11. Lower tip tooth groove; 12. Lower inner rough tooth groove;

[0021] 2. Upper pliers head: 21. Outer crossbar, 22. Scale line, 23. Outer retaining buckle, 24. Connecting rod, 25. Inner crossbar, 26. Inner retaining buckle, 27. Connecting line, 28. Upper tip tooth groove, 29. Upper inner rough tooth groove.

[0022] 3. Neck clamp;

[0023] 4. Shaft connection fixing buckle;

[0024] 5. Shaft connection surface;

[0025] 6. Pliers;

[0026] 7. Clamping leg adjustment assembly: 71. Crossbar protrusion, 72. Crossbar tooth groove;

[0027] 8. Handle of the pliers. Detailed Implementation

[0028] The technical solutions of this utility model are described clearly and comprehensively below with reference to the accompanying drawings. It should be noted that the described embodiments constitute only a part of the application of this utility model, and do not cover all of it. Given the embodiments of this utility model, all other embodiments obtained by those skilled in the art without inventive effort are within the scope of this utility model.

[0029] like Figure 1-4 As shown, this utility model discloses a precise positioning auxiliary suture forceps for shortening extraocular muscles, comprising: a lower forceps head 1, an upper forceps head 2, a forceps neck 3, a shaft connection fixing buckle 4, a shaft connection surface 5, forceps legs 6, a forceps leg adjustment assembly 7, and a forceps handle 8; the bottom ends of the lower forceps head 1 and the upper forceps head 2 are connected to the upper end of the forceps neck 3, the lower end of the forceps neck 3 is connected to the upper end of the forceps legs 6, a shaft connection surface 5 is provided at the shaft position of the upper end of the forceps legs 6, a shaft connection fixing buckle 4 is fixed on the shaft connection surface 5, the two forceps legs 6 are connected by the shaft connection fixing buckle 4, the lower end of the forceps legs 6 is connected to the forceps handle 8, and a forceps leg adjustment assembly 7 is provided between the bottom of the two forceps legs 6 and the forceps handle 8.

[0030] The lower jaw 1 and upper jaw 2 are respectively provided with corresponding positions of pointed tooth grooves and rough tooth grooves to increase friction. Specifically, the lower jaw 1 has a lower pointed tooth groove 11 and a lower inner rough tooth groove 12, while the upper jaw 2 has an upper pointed tooth groove 28 and an upper inner rough tooth groove 29. The lower pointed tooth groove 11 is open and hollow, while the upper pointed tooth groove 28 is converging. This design helps to achieve precise alignment when the upper and lower jaws are closed. The upper converging pointed tooth groove can be tightly embedded in the lower hollow pointed tooth groove, thereby enhancing the stability of the grip and preventing the jaws from accidentally loosening during surgery.

[0031] The upper clamp head 2 is provided with an outer horizontal bar 21, an inner horizontal bar 25, a scale line 22, a connecting rod 24, and a connecting line 27 for convenient measurement. The scale line 22 is located on the outer horizontal bar 21. The inner horizontal bar 25 and the outer horizontal bar 21 are horizontally opposite each other. One end of the connecting rod 24 is connected to the end of the outer horizontal bar 21 near the zero scale line, and the other end is connected to the end of the inner horizontal bar 25 at the corresponding position of the outer horizontal bar 21. One end of the connecting line 27 is connected to the other end of the outer horizontal bar 21 away from the zero scale line through the outer fixing buckle 23, and the other end is connected to the other end of the inner horizontal bar 25 through the inner fixing buckle 26. The connecting rod 24 and the connecting line 27 are respectively perpendicular to the inner and outer horizontal bars and horizontally opposite each other.

[0032] The clamp leg adjustment assembly 7 includes a crossbar protrusion 71 and a crossbar toothed groove 72, which are respectively fixed to the inner sides of the two clamp legs 6. The crossbar toothed groove 72 is configured as a threaded structure.

[0033] Based on case studies, this utility model provides a detailed structural explanation and usage instructions for its extraocular muscle shortening precision positioning auxiliary suture forceps:

[0034] Before extraocular muscle shortening surgery, the procedure is performed according to standard methods until the use of extraocular muscle sutures for fixation begins:

[0035] 1. When using the extraocular muscle shortening precision positioning auxiliary suture forceps (hereinafter referred to as suture forceps), control the forceps handle 8 to separate the upper forceps head 2 from the lower forceps head 1.

[0036] 2. Place the lower clamp head 1 below the extraocular muscle and the upper clamp head 2 above the extraocular muscle. At this time, the outer crossbar 21 faces the distal end of the surgeon's operation, and the inner crossbar 25 faces the proximal end. The connecting rod 24 is positioned between the target muscle suture point and the original muscle insertion point.

[0037] 3. After measuring the target muscle position with the ruler, move the suture clamp position and align the appropriate scale line above the upper clamp head 2 with the target suture point of the extraocular muscle to be shortened, while the connecting line 27 is located behind the suture point.

[0038] 4. Tighten the pliers handle to close the upper and lower pliers heads. The upper tip tooth groove 28 and the upper inner rough tooth groove 29 inside the upper pliers head 2 completely match the lower tip tooth groove 11 and the lower inner rough tooth groove 12 of the lower pliers head 1.

[0039] 5. By controlling the clamp leg adjustment assembly 7 through the clamp handle 8, the crossbar buckle 71 and crossbar tooth groove 72 are adjusted to a suitable clamping force. At this time, the extraocular muscle is evenly compressed and lies flat, the target suture location is clearly visible, and the placement position is as shown in the attached figure. Figure 5 As shown.

[0040] 6. Perform the suturing procedure.

[0041] 7. After the sutures are secured, loosen the clamp handles, remove the suture clamps, and proceed to the next surgical step as usual.

Claims

1. An eye muscle shortening precision positioning assisted suture forceps, characterized in that, It includes a lower jaw (1), an upper jaw (2), a jaw neck (3), a shaft connection fixing buckle (4), a shaft connection surface (5), jaw legs (6), a jaw leg adjustment assembly (7), and a jaw handle (8); the bottom ends of the lower jaw (1) and the upper jaw (2) are connected to the upper end of the jaw neck (3), the lower end of the jaw neck (3) is connected to the upper end of the jaw legs (6), a shaft connection surface (5) is provided at the shaft part of the upper end of the jaw legs (6), a shaft connection fixing buckle (4) is fixed on the shaft connection surface (5), the two jaw legs (6) are connected by the shaft connection fixing buckle (4), the lower end of the jaw legs (6) is connected to the jaw handle (8), and a jaw leg adjustment assembly (7) is provided between the bottom of the two jaw legs (6) and the jaw handle (8).

2. The precise positioning of the shortening of the extraocular muscle auxiliary suture forceps according to claim 1, wherein, The lower jaw (1) and the upper jaw (2) are provided with corresponding positions inside the lower jaw (1) and the upper jaw (2) with a pointed tooth groove that can fit and fix and a rough tooth groove that increases friction. The lower jaw has a lower pointed tooth groove (11) and a lower inner rough tooth groove (12), and the upper jaw has an upper pointed tooth groove (28) and an upper inner rough tooth groove (29).

3. The precise positioning of the shortening of the extraocular muscle auxiliary suture forceps according to claim 2, characterized in that, The lower tip tooth groove (11) is open and hollow, while the upper tip tooth groove (28) is aggregated.

4. The precise shortening positioning auxiliary suture forceps for extraocular muscles according to claim 1, characterized in that, The upper pliers (2) is provided with an outer crossbar (21), an inner crossbar (25), a scale line (22), a connecting rod (24), and a connecting line (27). The scale line (22) is set on the outer crossbar (21). The inner crossbar (25) and the outer crossbar (21) are horizontally opposite each other. One end of the connecting rod (24) is connected to the end of the outer crossbar (21) near the zero scale line, and the other end of the connecting rod (24) is connected to the end of the inner crossbar (25). One end of the connecting line (27) is connected to the end of the outer crossbar (21) away from the zero scale line, and the other end of the connecting line (27) is connected to the other end of the inner crossbar (25). The connecting rod (24) and the connecting line (27) are respectively perpendicular to the inner and outer crossbars and horizontally opposite each other.

5. The precise positioning of the shortening of the extraocular muscle auxiliary suture forceps according to claim 1, wherein, The clamp leg adjustment assembly (7) includes a crossbar buckle (71) and a crossbar tooth groove (72); the crossbar buckle (71) and the crossbar tooth groove (72) are respectively fixed on the inner side of the two clamp legs (6), and the tightness of the clamping of the upper and lower clamp heads is adjusted by the degree of interlocking of the crossbar buckle (71) and the crossbar tooth groove (72).

6. The precise shortening of an extraocular muscle assisted suturing forceps according to claim 5, wherein, The crossbar groove (72) has a threaded structure.