Peri-pelvic Post-operative Support Assembly for Incision Stabilization
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current post-operative support solutions for cesarean section and similar surgeries inadequately address the need for wound support and peri-incisional edema control, often causing wound complications and restricting mobility due to inadequate coverage of the transverse incision site and pelvic area.
Innovation Solution
A support assembly that encircles the abdomen and legs, featuring a pelvic support layer and adjustable assembly arms to provide targeted transverse supportive force to the incision site, allowing for greater mobility and wound visualization, while preventing shear forces on the incision site.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If traditional binders are used to support the abdomen, then abdominal discomfort is addressed, but the transverse incision site at the peri-pelvic area is left unsupported and edema control is inadequate
Solution Approach 1:
The support assembly is divided into distinct functional segments: an assembly body that encircles the abdomen and legs, pelvic support layers positioned at the incision site, and adjustable assembly arms that extend from the groin region. This segmentation allows each component to perform its specific function independently while working together as a unified system, providing targeted incision support without compromising mobility.
Solution Approach 2:
The assembly arms are designed to be adjustable and detachable, allowing the transverse supportive force to be customized according to individual patient needs. The arms can be secured at different positions on the assembly body, enabling dynamic adjustment of compression levels and support distribution. This dynamic capability ensures optimal incision support while maintaining patient mobility and comfort during recovery.
2Reliability
If binders are pulled down to address the incision area, then some incision support is provided, but hip joint mobility is impeded and sitting and walking are restricted
Solution Approach 1:
The support assembly transitions from traditional two-dimensional abdominal binding to a three-dimensional structure that encircles the abdomen, extends down the legs, and provides targeted support at the peri-pelvic incision site. The assembly arms extend anteriorly from the assembly body and can be positioned to provide support in multiple directions, creating a multi-dimensional support system that protects the incision without restricting hip joint movement in any single plane.
Solution Approach 2:
The pelvic support layers are strategically positioned to provide concentrated support exactly at the transverse incision site, while the rest of the assembly body provides distributed support across the abdomen and thighs. This localized quality of support ensures that the incision area receives maximum protection and edema control, while the broader distribution of support across other areas prevents concentration of force that would impede hip motion and mobility.
3Reliability
If compression is applied superior to the incision, then abdominal support is provided, but gas and fluids flow inferiorly into the incision area causing wound complications
Solution Approach 1:
The assembly applies counterbalancing compression forces through the assembly arms that extend from the groin region and secure to the assembly body. These arms provide inferior-directed supportive force that counteracts the gravitational pull and prevents gas and fluids from flowing downward into the incision area. The pelvic support layers work in conjunction with the assembly arms to create a pressure gradient that redirects fluid flow away from the incision site while maintaining abdominal support.
4Ease of operation
If wound visualization is prioritized for routine care, then wound examination is facilitated, but adequate support and edema control may be compromised
Solution Approach 1:
The assembly arms are designed to be adjustable and can be detached or repositioned to facilitate wound visualization and care. The adjustable securement mechanisms allow the arms to be moved out of the way during wound examinations while maintaining support when secured in position. This dynamic adjustability enables clinicians to access the incision site for visualization and care without permanently compromising the edema control and support functionality.
Data Source
AI summary
A support assembly (100) for supporting a transverse incision site (420) of a user (101) includes an assembly body (106) and a first assembly arm (102). The assembly body (106) is configured to encircle an abdomen (107) and at least one leg (311) of the user (101). The assembly body (106) includes a pelvic support layer (214) that is configured to provide a transverse supportive force to the transverse incision site (420) of the user (101). The first assembly arm (102) is coupled to the pelvic support layer (214). The first assembly arm (102) extends anteriorly from the assembly body (106). The first assembly arm (102) is configured to extend from a groin region (109) of the user (101) and secure to the assembly body (106) to adjust the transverse supportive force to the transverse incision site (420) at the peri-pelvic area (421).