Modular Orthosis with Detachable Splint for Osteoporosis Spine Correction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing back orthoses for osteoporosis treatment either require bulky backpack variants for initial stabilization or discreet clothing variants that offer insufficient correction, necessitating multiple orthoses and increased costs throughout the treatment period.
Innovation Solution
A modular orthosis designed as orthopedic underwear with adjustable belt systems, including elastic and non-elastic strap sections, a detachable splint, and anti-slip surfaces, allowing for customizable tension and compression to support the spine, which can be upgraded or converted as needed.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a bulky backpack-style orthosis with multiple fastening straps is used for initial stabilization, then the degree of stabilization and posture correction is improved, but the orthosis becomes clearly visible and noticeable to others
Solution Approach 1:
The orthosis is divided into modular components: a discreet garment base layer and detachable strap system. The garment contains integrated stretch zones that provide baseline support while remaining invisible under clothing. The therapeutic straps can be attached or removed based on treatment needs, allowing patients to switch between discreet and high-support modes.
Solution Approach 2:
The orthosis transitions from a static, always-visible design to a dynamic system where support elements can be adjusted or removed. The detachable strap system allows the orthosis to adapt its visibility and support level based on the treatment phase and patient needs, enabling discretion during daily activities while providing full support during therapy sessions.
2Object-affected harmful factors
If a discreet orthopedic garment with integrated stretch zones is used for continuous wear, then visibility to others is reduced, but the degree of stabilization and posture correction becomes insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The orthosis is divided into modular components: a discreet garment base layer and detachable strap system. The garment contains integrated stretch zones that provide baseline support while remaining invisible under clothing. The therapeutic straps can be attached or removed based on treatment needs, allowing patients to switch between discreet and high-support modes.
Solution Approach 2:
The orthopedic garment serves multiple functions: it provides continuous mild support through integrated stretch zones during all activities, while also serving as a base for attaching additional therapeutic straps when enhanced stabilization is needed. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate discreet and bulky orthoses.
3Reliability
If multiple separate orthoses are used throughout the treatment period to address different stabilization needs, then the degree of stabilization is improved at different stages, but the cost and complexity of treatment increases
Solution Approach 1:
The orthosis serves multiple functions: it provides continuous mild support through integrated stretch zones during all activities, while also serving as a base for attaching additional therapeutic straps when enhanced stabilization is needed. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate discreet and bulky orthoses.
Solution Approach 2:
The orthosis transitions from a static, always-visible design to a dynamic system where support elements can be adjusted or removed. The detachable strap system allows the orthosis to adapt its visibility and support level based on the treatment phase and patient needs, enabling discretion during daily activities while providing full support during therapy sessions.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
Provides high-performance stabilization, relief, and correction of the torso from the outset while ensuring discreet treatment throughout, reducing the need for multiple orthoses and associated costs.
Implementation Method 1
The straps (9, 10, 11, 12) each have elastic and/or inelastic strap sections
Implementation Method 2
anti-slip surfaces
Data Source
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AI summary
Modular orthosis (1, 1'), in particular for patients with osteoporosis, consisting of an orthopedic garment (2, 2'), in particular orthopedically indicated underwear (24, 24'), which has a textile with different stretch zones (3, 4, 5, 6; 3', 4', 5', 6') for relieving and correcting the spine, and a splint (7) connectable to the garment (2, 2') and supporting the spine, which extends along the spine when worn, wherein a strap system (8, 8') adjustable to the degree of relief and correction of the spine is attached to the garment (2, 2') and/or the splint (7).