83 results about "Spinal deformity" patented technology

Embodiments include example systems, methods, and computer-accessible mediums for analysis of anatomical images for assessment of stenosis and disc degeneration. In some embodiments, systems, devices, and methods described herein include selecting a region of interest (ROI) in a three-dimensional (3D) volume of image data of a plurality of vertebra of a spine, identifying one or more anatomical parts in the ROI, determining one or more parameters of the one or more anatomical parts, and assessing a severity of a spinal deformity based on the one or more parameters.

The invention relates to a method for screening foot spine deformity of children and adolescents based on artificial intelligence and computer vision technologies. The method comprises the following steps: firstly, acquiring foot three-dimensional data of children and teenagers, and constructing a three-dimensional foot spine model based on the data; thirdly, processing the data of the three-dimensional foot spine model to obtain key geometric features; and calculating a malformation index by using a specific formula according to the characteristics, comparing the malformation index with a normal parameter threshold range, and marking the characteristic value as a potential malformation characteristic value if the threshold value is exceeded. And then, inputting the potential malformation characteristic value into a three-dimensional convolutional neural network to obtain a malformation type classification label. And generating a deformity degree score value by means of a clustering algorithm according to the label. And finally, inputting the score value into a trained three-dimensional foot ridge model to obtain a foot suggestion report comprising targeted suggestions. According to the method, the potential features of the foot spine deformity can be identified more accurately, the screening accuracy is greatly improved, the screening efficiency is effectively improved, and a personalized correction scheme can be formulated.

The invention relates to the technical field of osteoporosis screening, in particular to a method for screening osteoporosis of patients with spine deformation by using spiral CT (computed tomography) image.The method comprises the steps that a plurality of patients with spine deformation are scanned through a spiral CT machine, and a coronal plane CT image and a sagittal plane CT image of the spine of each patient and a cross section CT image of each vertebra node in the spine are obtained; acquiring the bone mineral density excellence degree of each vertebra node in the spine of each patient; obtaining the abnormal degree of each gap distance in the gap distance sequence of each patient; obtaining the influence degree of osteoporosis on each gap distance in the gap distance sequence of each patient; according to the influence degree, the first influence degree and the bone mineral density rule damage degree, the osteoporosis risk degree of each vertebra node in the spine of each patient is obtained; and evaluating the osteoporosis condition of each patient. According to the invention, the screening accuracy for osteoporosis of patients with spinal deformations is improved.

The invention discloses an auxiliary distraction orthopedic device for human spinal deformity, and relates to the technical field of medical instruments.The auxiliary distraction orthopedic device comprises a box body, the left side and the right side of the box body are jointly provided with an installation assembly, and a stepping motor is installed in the center of the top of the box body. The power box can be used for supplying power to drive the stepping motor, so that the stepping motor drives the rotating rod to rotate, the rotating rod drives the gear to rotate, the gear drives the two racks on the outer side to move oppositely, the two racks drive the corresponding connecting plates to move respectively, and the connecting plates drive the spine nails on the corresponding movable arms to move horizontally. The spine of a patient can be distracted and corrected, the stepping motor can be turned off after the spine nail moves to a proper position, the stepping motor has a self-locking function, the position of the spine nail can be locked, stability is high, and safety performance is high.

The utility model relates to a multifunctional bed for traction of a patient after spinal deformity release. The multifunctional bed comprises a bed body, bed supporting legs and a bed head. Traction braces are arranged at the two ends of the bed head; an air cushion is laid on the upper surface of the bed body; a plurality of groups of air bag units which are mutually independent and are arranged in a matrix manner are arranged on the air cushion; two connecting plates are symmetrically and fixedly mounted on the two outer walls, far away from each other, of the bed body, and one bed head is rotationally mounted between the opposite inner walls of the two connecting plates; the spine malformation orthopedic traction device has the advantages that the purposes of postoperative or preoperative orthopedic and traction of a spine malformation patient can be achieved; meanwhile, by arranging the air bag unit, the specific part of the patient can be massaged in a peristaltic mode, the patient is guided to turn over regularly, unsmooth blood circulation caused by the fact that the patient lies in bed for a long time is prevented, the treatment effect of the patient is improved, and pressure sores and thrombus are prevented.

The present invention generally relates to methods and device for treatment of spinal deformity, wherein at least one tether is utilized to maintain the distance between the spine and the an ilium to (1) prevent increase in abnormal spinal curvature, (2) slow progression of abnormal curvature, and / or (3) impose at least one corrective displacement and / or rotation.

The utility model discloses a nuclear magnetic detection body position pad for a spinal deformity patient, which comprises an upper body supporting air bag, a lower body supporting air bag, an upper body supporting air bag and a lower body supporting air bag, the lower body supporting air bag supports the lower body of the spinal malformation patient in an inflation mode; a concave structure is formed among the middle bolster, the upper body supporting air bag and the lower body supporting air bag and corresponds to a spine malformation part. According to the nuclear magnetic detection body position pad for the spine malformation patient, the middle pillow, the upper body supporting air bag and the lower body supporting air bag are arranged to form a structure with the two sides protruding and the middle concave, and therefore the spine malformation patient can lie flat to conduct nuclear magnetic detection, and meanwhile the upper body supporting air bag and the lower body supporting air bag are inflated; according to the spinal column deformity nursing bed, the multiple parallel cavities are formed in the bed body, the bed body can be well matched with spinal column deformity patients with different degrees of deformity, universality is high, lying is more comfortable, the multiple cavities are inflated through the same inflation structure, and operation is easy and convenient.

Implants, systems, and methods for securing a flexible band, thereby providing a desired correction to the spine. The implant may secure the flexible band to a spinal rod and / or a pedicle screw. The implant has a locking mechanism to secure the band. The band may be looped around bony anatomy and tensioned to achieve correction and provide fixation as an alternative or supplement to pedicle screws and spinal rods during spinal deformity surgery. Tensioners may be used that allow for multiple positions for attachment between the tensioner and a band clamp inserter.

1. The name of the product under this design: orthopedic fixator. 2. Purpose of this design product: used to correct spinal deformity, scoliosis, etc. 3. The key point of the design of this product lies in its shape. 4. The picture or photo that best illustrates the design points: Stereoscopic drawing 1.

This utility model relates to the technical field of posture correctors, and discloses a posture corrector with posture correction reminders. It includes a vertically arranged support base and a clamping mechanism. A posture correction component is installed on the front end of the support base. A mounting position is provided on the top of the support base, and a distance sensor is installed in the mounting position. The distance sensor is electrically connected to a main control board, and the main control board is electrically connected to a speaker. The distance sensor can detect the distance between the user's head and the posture corrector in real time. When the user's head is too close, the distance sensor transmits a signal to the main control board, which then controls the speaker to emit a reminder sound. This achieves automatic monitoring and timely reminders of the user's posture, effectively preventing myopia and spinal deformities caused by prolonged close-range eye use or hunching. It also solves the problem of posture correctors having relatively limited functionality.

The invention belongs to the technical field of correction intelligent control, and discloses an intelligent correction evaluation system and method for scoliosis, based on an intelligent multi-module sensor, a scoliosis intelligent correction system is built; based on a human body three-dimensional surface topography measurement technology, establishing an intelligent scoliosis evaluation system; based on an intelligent multi-module sensor and wearable ultrasonic image equipment, internal forms and activity characteristics of spine related muscles during spine correction are evaluated; and comprehensively analyzing a scoliosis correction mechanism by combining a scoliosis correction strategy, a scoliosis correction effect and related muscle activity characteristics of the spine, and determining an optimal biomechanical correction strategy. The external force is applied to the spine to control spine deformity, correction effects generated by different correction strategies are disclosed by analyzing a scoliosis correction mechanism, the conservative treatment effect of a scoliosis patient can be improved, and the device has great significance in improving the life quality of the patient, reducing the family economic burden and relieving the pressure of a medical system.

Embodiments herein are generally directed to extendable rods for use in orthopedic assemblies. In some embodiments, these implants may be used in conjunction with procedures to treat spinal deformities, including, but not limited to, early onset scoliosis.

The present invention discloses a method for converting a back photo into a spinal X-ray image based on a stable diffusion model, inputting the back photo into the stable diffusion model, aligning the back photo and the X-ray image, inputting the X-ray image into an encoder, using UNet to denoise pure noise, and at the same time, using a fully connected layer to extract the feature vector of the back photo to map it to the middle layer of UNet through cross attention, and finally using the generated X-ray image to automatically calculate the Cobb angle and predict the condition of scoliosis. The data in the present invention only requires back photos taken by home smartphones and cameras, without the need for X-ray equipment, thereby reducing medical costs and radiation risks; using a stable diffusion model algorithm, an image similar to an X-ray image is generated, improving the conversion quality and accuracy of the image; the detection of the back spine bone structure can be achieved, thereby helping to evaluate and prevent diseases such as spinal deformities.

The spine malformation postoperative lower limb exoskeleton rehabilitation training system comprises a spine fixing frame, the two sides of the upper end of the spine fixing frame are each provided with an upper limb fixator, the bottom of the spine fixing frame is provided with a rigidity-adjustable waist rigid connector, and the bottom of the waist rigid connector is provided with a spine force control sensor; a lower limb fixing frame is arranged at the bottom of the spine force control sensor, a lower limb myoelectricity sensor is installed on the lower limb fixing frame, hip joint motors are arranged on the two sides of the upper end of the lower limb fixing frame respectively, knee joint motors are arranged on the two sides below the hip joint motors respectively, and thigh fixers are arranged between the hip joint motors and the knee joint motors. A shank fixer is arranged on each of the two sides below the knee joint motor. The lower limb exoskeleton motor has the advantages that the rotation angle and acceleration of the lower limb exoskeleton motor can be controlled according to the load borne by the spine of a patient in different rehabilitation periods.

The present invention relates to a method of treating spinal malformation, such as thoracolumbar malformation, in a subject in need of such treatment, comprising the step of administering to the subject a therapeutically effective amount of an FGFR3 signaling inhibitor or an NPR-B agonist and / or an NPR-C agonist.

Implants, systems, and methods for securing a flexible band, thereby providing a desired correction to the spine. The implant may secure the flexible band to a spinal rod and / or a pedicle screw. The implant has a locking mechanism to secure the band. The band may be looped around bony anatomy and tensioned to achieve correction and provide fixation as an alternative or supplement to pedicle screws and spinal rods during spinal deformity surgery. Tensioners may be used that allow for multiple positions for attachment between the tensioner and a band clamp inserter.

The present disclosure provides a method of diagnosing the risk of spinal deformity progression in a subject symptomatic for an idiopathic scoliosis comprising measuring a level of expression of a plurality of miRNAs in a subject's sample, wherein a variation (higher, lower or similar to, depending on the miRNA) in the level of expression of each miRNA in the panel as compared to a corresponding reference level, is an indication that the subject's spinal deformity will progress.

The invention discloses a driving method, a matching method, a motion abnormity determination method, a storage medium and equipment based on scoliosis motion capture pairing, and belongs to the technical field of evaluation of spinal deformity and human spinal motion characteristics. In order to solve the problem that in existing spine motion analysis, the driving effect is not ideal due to the fact that all vertebral bodies of the waist and the chest are driven according to a certain fixed proportion, firstly, a trunk model is constructed, the thoracic vertebra and the lumbar vertebra can move independently, and the thoracic vertebra and the lumbar vertebra are connected through intervertebral discs in a spherical hinge mode; marking points of bony mark positions at the thoracic vertebra spinous process and the lumbar sacral vertebra spinous process are constructed on the trunk model, and marking points of bony mark positions at the sacral vertebra spinous process, the acromion of the left shoulder bone and the acromion of the right shoulder bone are constructed; an optical mark corresponding to the bony marker position mark point is pasted on the skin surface of the spine spinous process of the subject, an action capture mark point is obtained, and a redundant driving mode is adopted for driving.

The invention provides a vertebral body end plate three-dimensional rotation posture and bone mineral density evaluation method based on end plate calibration, which comprises the following steps: based on a small number of CT images of spinal malformation patients after end plate region labeling and a large number of non-labeled CT images of any patients, performing end plate region labeling on the CT images of the spinal malformation patients; performing supervised training and unsupervised training on the neural network model of the teacher-student architecture to obtain a centrum endplate segmentation model; performing centrum end plate region segmentation on a to-be-evaluated centrum CT image by using the centrum end plate segmentation model to obtain an upper bony end plate and a lower bony end plate; obtaining a three-dimensional rotating posture of the vertebral body end plate based on the end plate region mask corresponding to the bony end plate; and measuring the volume bone density of the cancellous bone area in the vertebral body based on the three-dimensional rotation attitude of the vertebral body end plate. The problems that in the prior art, a vertebral body end plate segmentation method cannot be suitable for a spine malformation patient, three-dimensional space posture evaluation of a spine vertebral body cannot be achieved, and the consistency of vertebral body bone mineral density measurement is poor due to the fact that the three-dimensional posture of the malformed spine is not considered are solved.

The application discloses a human spinal deformity auxiliary distraction orthopedic device and relates to the technical field of medical apparatuses, which comprises a box body, installation assemblies are symmetrically arranged on the left and right sides of the box body, and a stepping motor is installed at the center of the top of the box body. The stepping motor, the gear and the rack are arranged. When the patient's spine is distracted and orthopedic, the stepping motor can be driven by the power supply box to make the stepping motor drive the rotating rod to rotate, the rotating rod drives the gear to rotate, the gear drives the two racks on the outside to move in opposite directions, the two racks drive the corresponding connecting plates to move, the connecting plates drive the spine nails on the corresponding movable arms to move horizontally, the spine nails are moved, the patient's spine is distracted and orthopedic, and after the spine nails are moved to the appropriate positions, the stepping motor can be turned off. The stepping motor has the self-locking function, the position of the spine nail can be locked, the stability is high, and the safety performance is high.

This utility model provides an anti-tipping osteoporosis treatment chair, including: a headrest, an adjustment component, and a water pipe. The lower end of the headrest is provided with a set of lifting rods for controlling the up-and-down movement of the headrest. The lower end of the lifting rods is provided with a backrest for supporting the patient's back. The lower front side of the backrest is provided with a seat. The lower end of the seat is provided with a connecting seat for supporting its lower end. The support plate and the connecting seat are connected and fixed by several sets of bolts. Compared with the prior art, this utility model has the following beneficial effects: by using the adjustment component to adjust the height and tilt of the seat, it prevents the patient from tipping over due to unsuitable height. Osteoporosis patients often experience weakness, bone pain, spinal deformities, and fractures, thus reducing the need for self-adjustment and decreasing the likelihood of tipping due to self-adjustment.

The invention discloses a scoliosis three-dimensional correction device based on self-adaptive elastic support, and the device comprises a close-fitting adhesive tape assembly which comprises an along-spine adhesive tape, a leveraging adhesive tape and a connecting belt, and the along-spine adhesive tape and the leveraging adhesive tape are connected through the connecting belt; the self-adaptive elastic supporting units are arranged on the close-fitting adhesive tape assembly; according to the device, asymmetric elastic force can be applied to the spine in a three-dimensional space, so that spine deformity of a coronal plane, a sagittal plane and a horizontal plane is accurately corrected, and the problem that a traditional correction device can only perform one-way correction is solved; the spine state of the patient can be monitored in real time through the inertial sensor and the gyroscope, the controller can dynamically adjust the direction and size of the elastic force vector of the elastic piece according to the real-time change of the spine, and personalized correction treatment is achieved; meanwhile, the spring can be heated or cooled through the heating piece, and the elastic performance of the spring can be finely adjusted so as to meet the correction requirements of different patients.

1. The name of the design product: Spinal deformity surgery support. 2. The use of the design product: Special auxiliary device in spinal surgery of spinal deformity surgery. 3. The design points of the design product: in shape. 4. The picture or photo that best indicates the design points: perspective drawing.

The present invention relates to a method for treating spinal malformations, such as thoracolumbar malformations, in subjects requiring treatment, wherein the method comprises the step of administering a therapeutically effective amount of an FGFR3 signaling inhibitor or an NPR-B agonist and / or an NPR-C agonist to the subject.

The utility model provides a multi-directional adjusting double-head spine fixing mechanism, which relates to the field of medical instruments and comprises a first nail sleeve, a second nail sleeve and a positioning piece. The first nail sleeve and the second nail sleeve are rotatably matched around a first axis, the first nail sleeve and the second nail sleeve are slidably matched in the extending direction of the first axis, and the first nail sleeve and the second nail sleeve are slidably matched in the extending direction of a second axis perpendicular to the first axis; the positioning piece is rotatably installed on the first nail sleeve. According to the spine fixing mechanism, through the reasonable design of the first nail sleeve and the second nail sleeve, multi-direction adjustment can be achieved, and the multi-angle adjustment requirement in a complex spine malformation operation can be met.

The invention discloses a personalized spine orthopedic pillow based on ergonomics and a using method thereof, and belongs to the technical field of medical auxiliary instruments. Based on the ergonomic design, the adaptation degree of the orthopedic pillow with the head and the neck and chest of the patient is improved; through a neck-chest combined biomechanical overall model, collaborative correction of cervical retrobow and scoliosis is achieved, and recovery of overall mechanical balance of the spine is promoted. The pressure value of the air bag in the orthopedic pillow can be quantitatively set according to the individual characteristics of the patient, the personalized correction requirements of different patients are met, and the comfort of the patient is improved. Through the combination of a cervical vertebra-thoracic vertebra biomechanical model, acting forces including supporting force acting on the cervical vertebra, coronal plane pressure acting on the thoracic vertebra scoliosis area and horizontal plane rotation removing force are applied to the cervical vertebra reverse arching area and the thoracic vertebra scoliosis area of a patient. Cooperative correction of cervical vertebra reverse arching and thoracic vertebra lateral bending is achieved, so that recovery of overall mechanical balance of the spine is facilitated, and the stability and the curative effect of spine malformation correction are improved.

A system and method for automating tasks in surgery to correct spinal deformity of a patient are disclosed. The system will obtain preoperative data characterizing a defined patient and individual vertebral position and orientation from the patient's images to generate operative instructions for an automated machine to operate a correction apparatus that corrects vertebral deviations and realigne spinal deformity of the defined patient. The system, using a machine learning model, will receive intraoperative and postoperative feedback data from a plurality of patients to optimize the creation of optimized future preoperative correction plan.

A device, kit and method for the correction of spinal deformity using an anterior approach. The device comprises a screw-head platform, wherein the screw-head platform comprises a primary recess for receiving a primary rod, and a main vertebral body screw rotatably connected to the screw-head platform.

Implants, systems, and methods for securing a flexible band, thereby providing a desired correction to the spine. The implant may secure the flexible band to patient anatomy without the use of pedicle screws or spinal rods. The implant may include a locking member configured to secure the band. The band may be looped around bony anatomy and tensioned to achieve correction and provide fixation as an alternative to pedicle screws and spinal rods during spinal deformity surgery.

An assembly for correcting spinal deformities may include at least lateral rods extending across adjacent vertebrae to be retained at either end by pedicle screws. A cross-coupler may be coupled to each lateral rod, and a longitudinal rod may run along the spine and be coupled to the lateral rods by the cross-couplers. The assembly may be used to correct spinal deformities by manipulating the pedicle screws or cross-couplers to rotate about the lateral rods or the longitudinal rod.