Postoperative cervical vertebra support pillow

By designing a cervical support pillow that combines memory foam and latex, and equipped with an inflatable neck support airbag, the problem of support for post-cervical spine surgery patients in different lying positions is solved, thus improving the rehabilitation effect.

CN224523486UActive Publication Date: 2026-07-21RENJI HOSPITAL AFFILIATED TO SHANGHAI JIAO TONG UNIV SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
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Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
RENJI HOSPITAL AFFILIATED TO SHANGHAI JIAO TONG UNIV SCHOOL OF MEDICINE
Filing Date
2025-08-21
Publication Date
2026-07-21

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Technical Problem

In existing technologies, postoperative cervical spine surgery patients cannot receive effective support when lying flat or on their side, resulting in limited turning angles, easy fatigue, and involuntary head and neck rotations, which affect the recovery effect.

Method used

A postoperative cervical support pillow was designed, which combines a memory foam pillow body and a latex pillow body, and is equipped with an inflatable neck support airbag. The height can be adjusted by manually inflating the air pump to adapt to different lying positions and provide good neck and head support.

Benefits of technology

It effectively supports the patient's neck and head, reduces fatigue in the lateral decubitus position, reduces neck pain and complications, and improves the postoperative rehabilitation effect of cervical spine surgery.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a postoperative cervical vertebra support pillow, including memory cotton pillow body, the upper surface of memory cotton pillow body is provided with latex pillow body, in the length direction of latex pillow body, the upper surface of latex pillow body includes plane, first inclined plane and second inclined plane, and first inclined plane and second inclined plane are respectively arranged in the left and right ends of plane, in the width direction of latex pillow body, the upper surface of latex pillow body includes convex curve and concave curve, is provided with neck support air bag on the convex curve of latex pillow body. When the patient is left lateral decubitus, the pillow is on the first inclined plane, when the patient is right lateral decubitus, the pillow is on the second inclined plane, and the first inclined plane and the second inclined plane are at a certain angle with the plane, can support the rear side of the neck and the rear side of the head under the condition that the turning angle of the patient is less than 60 DEG, reduce the fatigue of the lateral decubitus of the patient, reduce the neck pain and complication of postoperative cervical vertebra because of incorrect neck movement, guarantee the safety of the neck movement of the patient after operation, improve the postoperative rehabilitation effect of cervical vertebra.
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Description

Technical Field

[0001] This utility model relates to the field of human life necessities, and in particular to the fields of postoperative fixation of cervical spine, rehabilitation and nursing of chronic cervical spondylosis, correction of sleep posture and daily neck health protection, especially a postoperative cervical spine support pillow. Background Technology

[0002] In current technologies, neck protection and immobilization are crucial during the rehabilitation of cervical spine diseases, injuries, and especially postoperative care, particularly in the early postoperative period, where neck protection is key to surgical success. Existing pillows do not provide adequate neck support when the patient is lying flat. While guidelines for cervical rehabilitation care stipulate that patients should not roll more than 60° from flat to side when lying on their side, this prevents patients from rolling to 90° and forces them to maintain a side-lying angle within 60°. This leads to fatigue and involuntary head and neck rotation, failing to meet the required angle and causing related complications, severely impacting the postoperative rehabilitation outcome of cervical spine surgery. Utility Model Content

[0003] The purpose of this invention is to provide a postoperative cervical spine support pillow to solve the technical problems in the prior art where the neck cannot be adequately supported when the patient is lying flat and the back of the head and neck lacks support and fixation when the patient is lying on their side.

[0004] This utility model provides a postoperative cervical spine support pillow, including a memory foam pillow body, and a latex pillow body is provided on the upper surface of the memory foam pillow body;

[0005] Along the length of the latex pillow body, the upper surface of the latex pillow body includes a plane, a first inclined surface and a second inclined surface, with the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface symmetrically arranged at the left and right ends of the plane, respectively;

[0006] In the width direction of the latex pillow body, the upper surface of the latex pillow body includes a convex curved surface and a concave curved surface, with the convex curved surface located in front of the concave curved surface;

[0007] A neck support airbag is provided on the convex surface of the latex pillow body. The neck support airbag is elongated and extends from one end of the latex pillow body to the other end. The neck support airbag is connected to a manual inflation pump. The manual inflation pump includes a balloon with an air inlet and an air outlet at its two ends. A first one-way valve is provided at the air inlet, and the flow direction of the first one-way valve is from the outside of the balloon to the inside of the balloon. The air outlet is connected to the neck support airbag through a pipe, and a second one-way valve is provided at the air outlet, and the flow direction of the second one-way valve is from the inside of the balloon to the neck support airbag. A deflation valve is provided on the neck support airbag.

[0008] Furthermore, the angle between the first inclined plane and the plane is 30°-60°.

[0009] Furthermore, there are two manual air pumps, which are respectively installed at both ends of the neck support airbag.

[0010] Furthermore, a safety decompression device is connected to the neck support airbag.

[0011] Compared with existing technologies, this invention offers positive and significant advantages. The lower layer of the postoperative cervical support pillow uses memory foam for excellent support, while the upper layer uses latex for superior comfort. The combination of these two materials provides excellent support and comfort for the patient. The cervical support airbag is inflated using a manual pump and deflated via a deflation valve. When the patient is lying flat or on their side, the airbag is adjusted to the appropriate height based on the patient's neck height, providing effective support. The convex surface accommodates the neck, while the concave surface accommodates the back of the head. When the patient is lying flat, the pillow rests on the flat surface of the latex pillow. When the patient is on their left side, the pillow rests on the first inclined surface; when the patient is on their right side, the pillow rests on the second inclined surface. The first and second inclined surfaces form a certain angle with the flat surface, providing support for the back of the neck and head when the patient's turning angle is less than 60°. This reduces fatigue in the lateral position, minimizes neck pain and complications caused by incorrect neck movements after cervical spine surgery, ensures safe neck movement after surgery, and improves postoperative rehabilitation. Attached Figure Description

[0012] Figure 1 This is a first three-dimensional schematic diagram of a postoperative cervical spine support pillow according to the present invention.

[0013] Figure 2 This is a second three-dimensional schematic diagram of a postoperative cervical spine support pillow according to the present invention.

[0014] Figure 3 This is a frontal view of the cervical support pillow of the present invention, showing the removal of the cervical support airbag.

[0015] Figure 4 This is a side view of the cervical support pillow of the present invention, showing the removal of the cervical support airbag.

[0016] Figure 5 This is a top view schematic diagram of a postoperative cervical spine support pillow according to the present invention. Detailed Implementation

[0017] The present invention will be further described below with reference to embodiments, but the present invention is not limited to these embodiments. Any similar variations using the present invention should be included within the protection scope of the present invention. The use of directions such as up, down, front, back, left, right, center, inside, and outside in the present invention is only for the convenience of clear description and is not intended to limit the technical solution of the present invention.

[0018] like Figures 1-5 As shown, this utility model provides a postoperative cervical spine support pillow, including a memory foam pillow body 1, and a latex pillow body 2 disposed on the upper surface of the memory foam pillow body 1;

[0019] Along the length of the latex pillow body 2, the upper surface of the latex pillow body 2 includes a plane 3, a first inclined surface 4 and a second inclined surface 5, with the first inclined surface 4 and the second inclined surface 5 symmetrically arranged at the left and right ends of the plane 3, respectively.

[0020] In the width direction of the latex pillow body 2, the upper surface of the latex pillow body 2 includes a convex curved surface 6 and a concave curved surface 7, with the convex curved surface 6 located in front of the concave curved surface 7.

[0021] A neck support airbag 8 is provided on the convex curved surface 6 of the latex pillow body 2. The neck support airbag 8 is elongated and extends from one end of the latex pillow body 2 to the other end. The neck support airbag 8 is connected to a manual inflation pump (not shown in the figure). The manual inflation pump includes a balloon with an air inlet and an air outlet at its two ends. A first one-way valve is provided at the air inlet, and the flow direction of the first one-way valve is from the outside of the balloon to the inside of the balloon. The air outlet is connected to the neck support airbag 8 through a pipe. A second one-way valve is provided at the air outlet, and the flow direction of the second one-way valve is from the inside of the balloon to the neck support airbag 8. A deflation valve (not shown in the figure) is provided on the neck support airbag 8.

[0022] Furthermore, the angle between the first inclined plane 4 and the plane 3 is 30°-60°.

[0023] Furthermore, there are two manual air pumps, which are respectively installed at both ends of the neck support airbag 8.

[0024] Furthermore, a safety pressure relief device (not shown in the figure) is connected to the neck support airbag 8.

[0025] Specifically, the memory foam pillow body 1, latex pillow body 2, neck support airbag 8, balloon, one-way valve, air release valve, safety pressure relief device and other parts not described in detail in this utility model adopt the known solutions in the prior art, which are already understood by those skilled in the art, and will not be described in detail here.

[0026] The working principle of this utility model:

[0027] The lower layer of the postoperative cervical support pillow is made of memory foam, which provides good support, while the upper layer is made of latex, which provides good comfort. The combination of the two can provide patients with good support and comfort.

[0028] The neck support airbag 8 is inflated using a manual air pump and deflated using a deflation valve. When the patient is lying flat or on their side, the neck support airbag 8 is adjusted to an appropriate height according to the patient's neck height, providing good support for the neck. The convex surface 6 is designed to fit the neck, and the concave surface 7 is designed to fit the back of the head.

[0029] When the patient lies supine, their head and neck rest on the plane 3 of the latex pillow body 2. When the patient is in a left lateral decubitus position, the pillow rests on the first inclined plane 4; when the patient is in a right lateral decubitus position, the pillow rests on the second inclined plane 5. The first inclined plane 4 and the second inclined plane 5 form a certain angle with the plane 3. This design supports the back of the patient's neck and head when the patient's turning angle is less than 60°, reducing fatigue in the lateral decubitus position, reducing neck pain and complications caused by incorrect neck movements after cervical spine surgery, ensuring the safety of the patient's neck movement after surgery, and improving the postoperative rehabilitation effect of cervical spine surgery.

[0030] When the pressure in the neck support airbag 8 is too high, the safety pressure relief device will release the pressure to ensure safe use.

Claims

1. A postoperative cervical spine support pillow, characterized in that, Includes a memory foam pillow body, with a latex pillow body on the upper surface of the memory foam pillow body; Along the length of the latex pillow body, the upper surface of the latex pillow body includes a plane, a first inclined surface and a second inclined surface, with the first inclined surface and the second inclined surface symmetrically arranged at the left and right ends of the plane, respectively; In the width direction of the latex pillow body, the upper surface of the latex pillow body includes a convex curved surface and a concave curved surface, with the convex curved surface located in front of the concave curved surface; A neck support airbag is provided on the convex surface of the latex pillow body. The neck support airbag is elongated and extends from one end of the latex pillow body to the other end. The neck support airbag is connected to a manual inflation pump. The manual inflation pump includes a balloon with an air inlet and an air outlet at its two ends. A first one-way valve is provided at the air inlet, and the flow direction of the first one-way valve is from the outside of the balloon to the inside of the balloon. The air outlet is connected to the neck support airbag through a pipe, and a second one-way valve is provided at the air outlet, and the flow direction of the second one-way valve is from the inside of the balloon to the neck support airbag. A deflation valve is provided on the neck support airbag.

2. The postoperative cervical support pillow according to claim 1, characterized in that, The angle between the first inclined plane and the plane is 30°-60°.

3. The postoperative cervical support pillow according to claim 1, characterized in that, Two manual air pumps are provided, one at each end of the neck support airbag.

4. The postoperative cervical support pillow according to claim 1, characterized in that, The neck support airbag is equipped with a safety decompression device.