Pelvic Prolapse Belt with Compression Pad and Strap Mechanism
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current treatments for pelvic organ prolapse (POP) are invasive and often require surgical implants or meshes, which may not be suitable for all patients, and there is a need for non-invasive methods to alleviate pain and discomfort associated with POP conditions.
Innovation Solution
A pelvic prolapse treatment belt with a main structural member and compression pad that applies upward and inward pressure using straps, providing support to the pelvic floor muscle and associated tissues to push prolapsed organs back into their proper place, thereby alleviating pain and discomfort.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If surgical implants or meshes are used to treat pelvic organ prolapse, then the support strength and reliability are improved, but the invasiveness and complexity of the treatment increase
Solution Approach 1:
The invention extracts the essential function of surgical mesh (providing support) and separates it from the invasive surgical procedure. The compression belt delivers support through external mechanical pressure without requiring implantation of foreign materials, thereby removing the harmful invasive aspect while preserving the beneficial support function.
Solution Approach 2:
The compression belt acts as an intermediary device that provides the necessary support force without direct surgical intervention. Instead of implanting mesh directly into the pelvic floor, the belt mediates the support function through external compression, eliminating the need for invasive implantation procedures.
2Reliability
If surgical procedures are performed to treat pelvic organ prolapse, then the effectiveness in pushing organs back into place is improved, but the patient recovery time and treatment duration increase
Solution Approach 1:
The compression belt enables patients to self-administer treatment by wearing the device and adjusting the compression force themselves. This eliminates the need for surgical recovery periods, as patients can immediately begin treatment and continue their normal activities while wearing the belt, thereby drastically reducing treatment downtime.
Solution Approach 2:
The belt provides continuous or periodic compression force that can be adjusted by the patient throughout the day. This periodic mechanical stimulation gradually pushes prolapsed organs back into place over time, achieving surgical-level effectiveness without the single-event trauma of surgery and subsequent recovery period.
3Adaptability or versatility
If custom-fitted compression belts are manufactured for each patient, then the adaptability and comfort are improved, but the manufacturing cost and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The compression belt is designed with segmented, modular components including adjustable straps, segmented compression panels, and modular fastening systems. This segmentation allows the belt to be manufactured in standard sizes that can be easily adjusted to fit different patient anatomies, eliminating the need for complete custom manufacturing while maintaining patient-specific adaptability.
Solution Approach 2:
The belt incorporates dynamic adjustment mechanisms such as adjustable strap lengths, movable compression elements, and flexible fastening systems that allow patients to customize the fit and compression force. This dynamic design enables a single manufactured product to adapt to various patient sizes and preferences without requiring custom manufacturing for each individual.
Data Source
AI summary
A pelvic prolapse treatment belt includes a main structural member having an inner and outer side for wrapping around a wearer including up to their hips. The main structural member includes a plurality of through-hole regions positioned to be located on respective sides of a wearer's spine. A compression pad is attached to the main structural member that has a wider top and a narrower bottom. The compression pad is configured for placing over a pelvic cavity of the wearer to provide support. A first and a second strap are attached to the narrower bottom and have a length sufficient for extending over the wearer's buttocks. The straps are sized for being pulled through the through-hole and have a distal end with an attachment feature for attaching to the outer side of the main structural member.