Torque Band Spinal Decompression Device
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Solution Overview
Problem
Individuals with aberrant cervical and lumbar spinal curves experience weight distribution issues, leading to dehydration and degeneration of intervertebral discs, resulting in reduced mobility and potential nerve damage, as existing devices fail to effectively multi-directionally decompress and hydrate the spine to correct these curves.
Innovation Solution
An orthopedic device utilizing torque bands and counteracting forces to torque the body into a corrective posture, combined with Expanding Ellipsoidal Decompression (EED) technology, applies multi-directional decompressive and hydrating forces to align the spine, including a thorax torque band system with motorized rollers and a pelvic/leg/feet carrier to restore natural spinal curves.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional traction devices are used to stretch the spine longitudinally, then spinal mobility is restored, but the device cannot effectively multi-directionally decompress and hydrate the spine to correct aberrant curves
Solution Approach 1:
The patent transitions from conventional single-direction longitudinal traction to multi-directional decompression by adding transverse and rotational force vectors. The torque bands wrap around the torso and apply forces in multiple dimensions simultaneously, enabling correction of aberrant spinal curves through combined longitudinal, transverse, and rotational decompression actions.
Solution Approach 2:
The decompression apparatus is designed to perform multiple functions simultaneously: longitudinal spinal stretching, transverse decompression, rotational correction, and hydration promotion. The system integrates torque bands, adjustable supports, and force application mechanisms that work together to address various aspects of spinal pathology in a single treatment session.
2Quantity of substance
If the spine is stretched longitudinally to restore mobility, then fluid imbibition is promoted, but aberrant spinal curves and posture cannot be corrected
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus applies preliminary positional correction through adjustable supports and torque bands before and during the decompression process. By pre-positioning the spine in a more anatomically correct alignment using supports and then applying multi-directional forces, the system prepares the spinal structure to receive nutrients more effectively while simultaneously correcting curvature abnormalities.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent combines spinal traction, postural correction, and curve realignment into a single integrated treatment. The torque bands and adjustable supports work simultaneously to stretch the spine longitudinally for fluid imbibition while applying transverse and rotational forces to correct aberrant curves, achieving multiple therapeutic goals in one procedure.
3Ease of operation
If passive spinal correction devices are used, then the user is strapped to raised supports, but active exercising of the spine is not achieved
Solution Approach 1:
The apparatus transitions from static passive correction to dynamic active exercise by incorporating adjustable, motorized, or manually operable components that can apply varying forces and movements. The torque bands and supports can be adjusted during treatment to actively exercise the spine through controlled movements, enhancing muscular engagement and therapeutic effectiveness.
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AI summary
An orthopedic device includes at least one torque band disposable around a users' body and having opposing ends extending outwardly from the users' body and generally transverse to a user's spine along with apparatus applying counteracting forces to the ends in order to torque the body to the corrective posture. In addition, a support table may be provided along with a cervical device disposed on the table drop leaf and a pelvis/leg/feet carrier slidably disposed on the table. A lumbar sacral unit is disposed on the table between the cervical device and the pelvis/leg/feet carrier and a movable thorax carrier may be disposed on the support table between the sacral unit and the cervical device.