KR102502677B1 - A Plastic Splint for orthopedic - Google Patents

Abstract

An orthopedic plastic splint according to the present invention includes a plastic body molded to have rigidity to support an affected area, a shock absorbing member attached to an inner surface of the plastic body to absorb shock between the affected area and the plastic body, and the shock absorber. It consists of a breathable member attached to the outer surface and having air permeability, a plurality of fixing members that restrict movement by wrapping around the affected area in a state where a portion thereof is attached to the plastic body, and a material having an elastic restoring force, selectively applied to the bottom surface of the plastic body. It is characterized in that it is configured to include an outsole that is attached and absorbs shock during walking and blocks contamination.

Description

Plastic splint for orthopedic use {A Plastic Splint for orthopedic}

The present invention relates to a plastic splint for orthopedic surgery, and more particularly, has a plastic body to support the affected area, and has a plurality of fixing members to firmly fix the affected area in close contact with the plastic body. It relates to an orthopedic plastic splint.

The present invention relates to an orthopedic plastic splint having a lightweight and easily detachable outsole to improve the convenience of use during activities.

The present invention relates to an orthopedic plastic splint configured to adjust the position to which a fixing member is attached so that the procedure can be performed in response to the different body sizes of each patient immediately.

The present invention relates to a plastic splint for orthopedic surgery in which an outsole is formed of an elastic member and a concave accommodating portion is formed in the outsole so that the lower end of the plastic body is accommodated, thereby absorbing external impact and minimizing contamination.

In general, in orthopedic surgery, a body orthopedic splint is used to fix the bones and muscles around the affected area when a part of the body such as an arm or leg is fractured, or a sprain or inflammation occurs as a non-surgical treatment method. Depending on the form, a cast called a full cast and a splint called a half cast are known.

A cast is a method of completely enclosing and fixing the affected area when the patient's injury is severe. As the plaster hardens, contraction occurs and the affected area cannot be effectively supported, and it takes considerable time to bandage the affected area. When fixed for a long time, it causes itching and unpleasant odor, and it is cumbersome and there is a risk of injury because a separate cutter must be used to remove it after treatment is completed.

Splint is a method used to compensate for the disadvantages of cast, and uses elastic fibers impregnated with curable resins such as hydraulic polyurethane for polyester knitted fabric, glass fiber knitted fabric, or non-woven fabric instead of plaster-coated bandages to achieve moldability. is an improved splint.

However, since it is necessary to apply a splint to the affected area and wrap a bandage, it takes a lot of time and it is difficult to set the compression strength to an appropriate level.

Accordingly, Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1781630 stably supports the side as shown in FIG. 1, stably presses and fixes the bent part of the body such as the elbow or ankle, and is independent of the user's body structure and the location of the affected part. Disclosed is an integrated splint that can freely adjust the area to be press-fixed.

However, the prior art consists of a number of parts, which makes the procedure inconvenient, and is not preferable because it is easily contaminated when the patient is active outside.

Accordingly, Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2019-0141451 discloses an orthopedic lower extremity protective cover that can protect the lower extremities from environments such as moisture and cold while maintaining a stable posture while wearing orthopedic shoes as shown in FIG. 2 has been

However, in the prior art, the bottom part 112 and the instep part are configured to be connected by a connecting part 116, and the cover 210 includes a body 212, a binding part 214, and a water inflow preventing part 216 It is composed of, etc.

Therefore, there is a problem of deterioration in convenience of use, and the lower extremity protective cover does not have a function of supporting the affected part at all, but is configured to perform only a function of preventing contamination.

An object of the present invention is to solve the problems of the prior art as described above, having a plastic body to support the affected area, and having a plurality of fixing members to firmly fix the affected area to the plastic body in close contact. It is to provide orthopedic plastic splints that enable

Another object of the present invention is to provide an orthopedic plastic splint having a lightweight yet easily detachable outsole to improve the convenience of use during activities.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an orthopedic plastic splint that can be operated by immediately responding to different body sizes for each patient by adjusting the position to which a fixing member is attached.

Another object of the present invention is to provide an orthopedic plastic splint for absorbing external shock and minimizing contamination by forming a sole with an elastic member and forming a concave receiving portion in the sole to accommodate the lower end of the plastic body. is in providing

An orthopedic plastic splint according to the present invention includes a plastic body molded to have rigidity to support an affected area, a shock absorbing member attached to an inner surface of the plastic body to absorb shock between the affected area and the plastic body, and the shock absorber. It consists of a breathable member attached to the outer surface and having air permeability, a plurality of fixing members that restrict movement by wrapping around the affected area in a state where a portion thereof is attached to the plastic body, and a material having an elastic restoring force, selectively applied to the bottom surface of the plastic body. It is characterized in that it is configured to include an outsole that is attached and absorbs shock during walking and blocks contamination.

It is characterized in that the outer surface of the plastic body is configured to engage with the fixing member, and is provided with a variable restraint that is attached long in the length direction of the plastic body to adjust the coupling position of the fixing member.

It is characterized in that a coupling member configured to have a coupling force when adjacent to each other and to be detachable when necessary is provided on a surface where the plastic body and the outsole face each other.

One side of the plastic body is characterized in that a tension ring is provided on the other side of the fixing member so that the tensile force applied to the fixing member acts as a pressure on the affected area by penetrating the fixing member.

The fixing member and the coupling member are characterized in that a Velcro tape is applied.

In the plastic splint for orthopedic surgery according to the present invention, a plastic body is provided to support the affected area, and a plurality of fixing members are provided so that the affected area can be quickly and simply attached to the plastic body.

In addition, there is an advantage in that ease of use during activities can be improved by providing a lightweight yet easily detachable outsole.

In addition, it is configured so that the position to which the fixing member is attached can be adjusted, so that each patient has an effect that can be operated by responding immediately to different body sizes.

In addition, the outsole is formed of an elastic member, but a concave receiving portion is formed in the outsole so that the lower end of the plastic body is accommodated, thereby absorbing external impact and minimizing contamination.

1 is a perspective view showing the structure of an integrated splint disclosed in Korean Patent Registration No. 10-1781630;
2 is a schematic view showing a lower extremity protective cover for orthopedic surgery disclosed in Korean Patent Publication No. 10-2019-0141451;
Figure 3 is a perspective view showing the appearance of the upper surface of the orthopedic plastic splint according to the present invention.
Figure 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the appearance of the lower surface of the orthopedic plastic splint according to the present invention.
Figure 5 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a preferred embodiment of the plastic splint for orthopedic surgery according to the present invention.

Hereinafter, the configuration of the orthopedic plastic splint (hereinafter referred to as 'plastic splint 100') according to the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 5 attached thereto.

3 is a perspective view showing the upper surface of the orthopedic plastic splint 100 according to the present invention, and FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view showing the lower surface of the orthopedic plastic splint 100 according to the present invention. 5 is a perspective view showing the appearance of a preferred embodiment of the orthopedic plastic splint 100 according to the present invention.

Prior to this, the terms or words used in this specification and claims should not be interpreted in a conventional and dictionary sense, and the inventor may appropriately define the concept of the term in order to explain his/her invention in the best way. It should be interpreted as a meaning and concept consistent with the technical idea of the present invention based on the principle that there is.

Therefore, the embodiments described in this specification and the configurations shown in the drawings are only one preferred embodiment of the present invention, and do not represent all of the technical spirit of the present invention, so various equivalents that can replace them at the time of the present application. It should be understood that there may be waters and variations.

As shown in the accompanying drawings, the plastic splint 100 according to the present invention is for firmly supporting the affected part, and in the embodiment of the present invention, the plastic splint 100 is applied in a form capable of supporting from the sole of the foot to the calf to the thigh, However, it can also be modified and applied in a form to support the hand if necessary.

" 형태를 갖는 플라스틱몸체(120)에 의해 기본 골격이 형성된다.The plastic splint 100 is molded from a material having rigidity and "

The basic skeleton is formed by the plastic body 120 having a shape.

The plastic body 120 is configured to have the greatest rigidity among the plurality of components of the plastic splint 100 and acts to support the affected area. The plastic body 120 is preferably formed of plastic such as ABS, PP, or PE.

A shock absorbing member 140 is attached to the inside of the plastic body 120 . The shock absorbing member 140 is located between the affected part and the plastic body 120, and is made of a material having elastic restoring force, and performs a function of buffering a patient's foot or shock applied from the outside from being transmitted to the affected part.

Therefore, the shock absorbing member 140 may be a rubber member such as silicon or a foam member such as a sponge.

An outer surface of the shock absorbing member 140 is provided with a breathable member 160 having breathability. The air-permeable member 160 is a portion that directly contacts the affected area, and has a plurality of ventilation holes to provide air permeability, and has a predetermined cushion to protect the affected area from external shocks.

In the present invention, the breathable member 160 adopts an air mesh fabric, and is fixed to all inner surfaces of the plastic splint 100 in an adhesive manner.

A plurality of fixing members 170 are provided on the lower and right sides of the plastic body 120 . The fixing member 170 has a configuration in which a part is attached to the plastic body 120 and surrounds the affected part seated on the plastic splint 100 to limit movement. In the embodiment of the present invention, the fixing member 170 is on the lower surface It consists of 2 pieces and 3 pieces on the right side.

In addition, the fixing member 170 is configured to generate a restraining force by engaging fine protrusions to which a Velcro tape is applied, male Velcro is formed at an end, and female Velcro is formed on both sides of the fixing member 170.

Therefore, the fixing member 170 is wrapped around the affected area by itself without being engaged with the other fixing member 170 adjacent thereto so that it can be restrained.

Among the fixing members 170, the fixing member 170 attached to the right outer surface of the plastic body 120 is configured to adjust the coupling position with respect to the height of the plastic body 120.

To this end, a variable restraining part 180 is provided at the center of the right side of the plastic body 120 as shown in FIG. 5 . The variable constraining portion 180 is configured to be engaged with the fixing member 170, and is formed in a substantially square strip shape and is attached and fixed in a longitudinal direction to the center of the plastic body 120, in the embodiment of the present invention. A Velcro tape (female or male) is applied to the variable constraining portion 180, and a Velcro tape (male or female) engaged therewith is attached to the fixing member 170.

Therefore, the fixing member 170 can be used by being selectively separated from the variable restraining part 180 according to the position of the affected area to be fixed and then attached to a desired position.

Meanwhile, a sole 190 may be attached to the lower surface of the plastic body 120 . The outsole 190 is made of a material having elastic restoring power and is selectively attached to the lower surface of the plastic body 120 to absorb shock and block contamination during walking.

To this end, coupling members 192 are provided on surfaces where the sole 190 and the plastic body 120 face each other. The coupling member 192 adopts a Velcro tape in the embodiment of the present invention, and is provided one by one on the left and right sides of the upper surface of the sole 190 and one on the left and right sides of the bottom surface of the plastic body 120, respectively. So that the outsole 190 and the plastic body 120 can be simply attached by engaging each other when adjacent.

On the other hand, the plastic body 120 has a tension ring 150 provided on the other side of the fixing member 170 and penetrating the fixing member 170 so that the tensile force applied to the fixing member 170 acts as a pressure on the affected area. are provided The tension ring 150 is configured to pass through a pair of fixing members 170 provided on the floor among a plurality of fixing members 170 , respectively.

Therefore, the fixing member 170, after penetrating the tension ring 150, changes direction again and attaches itself, so that the affected part can be pressed and fixed without being wrapped around the bottom surface of the plastic body 120, and free from contamination. do.

The scope of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments exemplified above, and many other modifications based on the present invention will be possible for those skilled in the art within the above technical scope.

100. Orthopedic plastic splint 120. Plastic body
140. Shock absorbing member 150. Tension ring
160. Ventilation member 170. Fixing member
180. Variable restraint 190. Outsole
192. Coupling members

Claims (5)

A plastic body that is molded to have rigidity and supports the affected part from the sole to the calf or from the sole to the thigh;
A shock absorbing member attached to the inner surface of the plastic body to absorb shock between the affected part and the plastic body;
a breathable member attached to an outer surface of the shock absorbing member and having breathability;
A plurality of fixing members having female velcro formed on both sides and male velcro formed at the end to restrict movement by wrapping around the affected area in a state where a part of it is attached to the plastic body;
A variable constraining portion to which a square band-shaped Velcro tape is applied, attached to the central portion of the outer surface of the plastic body in a longitudinal direction, and engaged with the fixing member;
An outsole made of a material having elastic restoring force, having a concave receiving portion formed to accommodate the lower end of the plastic body, and selectively attached to the bottom of the plastic body to absorb shock and block contamination during walking;
A coupling member to which Velcro tape is applied and attached to surfaces facing the plastic body and the outsole to have bonding force when adjacent to each other and to be detachable when necessary;
It is configured to include a tension ring provided on one side of the plastic body to the other side of the fixing member and passing through the fixing member so that the tensile force applied to the fixing member acts as a pressure on the affected area,
Between the arm Velcro of the fixing member and the variable restraint,
By engaging and attaching the variable restraining part corresponding to the position of the affected part and the arm Velcro of the fixing member, it is possible to adjust the position of the fixing member relative to the height of the plastic body and selectively detachable from the variable restraining part. tape is attached
Orthopedic plastic splint, characterized in that the accommodating portion of the outsole accommodates both sides and the rear end of the plastic body therein.
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