WO2008064588A1

WO2008064588A1 - Supporting device for correcting deformities of feet

Info

Publication number: WO2008064588A1
Application number: PCT/CN2007/070542
Authority: WO
Inventors: Fengzhang Yu
Original assignee: Fengzhang Yu
Priority date: 2006-11-28
Filing date: 2007-08-23
Publication date: 2008-06-05
Also published as: CN101505691A; CN200991324Y; CN101505691B

Abstract

A supporting device for correcting deformities of feet includes a leg holder (1), which is a supporting means of the supporting device, can be a profile modeling of the legs of the subject and be used for fixing the supporting device to the legs of the subject; a foot holder (4) allowing the therapeutic acting force of the supporting device to be applied to the feet of the subject; a connecting and adjusting means, which has one end connecting to the leg holder (1) and the other end connecting to the foot holder (4). The portion located to be facing the thumb and the distal end of the first metatarsus of the subject's feet of the foot holder(4) has a loose-leaf window shape, and can be pivoted relative to the rest portion of the foot holder (4).

Description

Instruction manual

Ying Qili TH

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[2] The present invention relates to a foot deformity correction brace, and more particularly to a foot deformity correction brace suitable for children.

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[4] In the prior art, clinical treatments for correcting foot deformities are usually orthopedics by plaster. In the course of treatment, it is necessary to disassemble the plaster several times. The patient is very painful, and the operation is inconvenient and the complication rate is high.

[5] To this end, people are developing foot deformity correction brace to adjust the positional relationship between the foot and the orthopedic brace

, to achieve orthopedic treatment. However, the foot deformity correction brace of the prior art includes components whose position is not determined, such as a spacer, and therefore, the orthopedic shape is difficult to be accurately placed, and only a professional doctor can perform clinical operations, and home treatment and care cannot be achieved.

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[7] The object of the present invention is to provide a foot deformity correction brace, which is easy to operate and easy to achieve accurate orthopedics.

It can continuously correct the deformity of the foot, can be used clinically conveniently, and can also achieve home treatment and care.

[8] To this end, the present invention provides a foot deformity correction brace, comprising: a leg seat, which is a support member of a brace, which can be contoured with a leg of the subject for fixing the brace In the leg of the subject; the foot rest, which applies the therapeutic force of the brace to the foot of the subject; the connecting adjustment member, which includes the connecting rod, the portion connected to the leg seat and the portion connected to the foot rest a fixed locking member that can fix a spherical hinge pair in which the link slides, and a relative positional relationship between the hinge members of the hinge pair, wherein the foot rest faces the toe of the subject and the The distal portion of the humerus is in the form of a living window that can be pivoted and locked relative to the rest of the foot rest.

[9] Preferably, the leg seat is knee flexion 80-90 ° on the affected foot side

仿 It is shaped by the corresponding parts of the thighs and calves on both sides of the knee.

[10] Preferably, the foot rest is shaped like a bottom and a side of the affected foot, and the middle of the heel is connected to the spherical hinge pair. [11] Preferably, the leg base and the foot rest are provided with a lining.

[12] Preferably, the leg seat is provided with a vent hole.

[13] Preferably, a tick mark is provided at the lower end of the leg rest, and a tick mark is also provided at the upper end of the leg rest.

[14] Preferably, the tick marks provided at the lower end of the leg seat are strip marks spaced by several millimeters.

[15] Preferably, the tick mark provided at the upper end of the foot rest is a dot-like mark.

[16] Preferably, a tick mark provided at the upper end of the foot rest is provided on the tether.

[17] Preferably, the tick marks provided at the lower end of the leg seat are provided on the tether.

[18] According to the present invention, in the deformity of the foot deformity, the position where the big toe and the first metatarsal bone are located is the part where the surgeon applies the deformity of the foot deformity, and is the size and experience of the surgeon directly sensing the corrective force. The part of the subject who is able to withstand the ability. Based on the treatment information delivered here, the surgeon can determine the correct orthopedic connection of the brace to implement a more accurate orthopedic prescription. By setting the living window structure here, in the mounted state of the orthopedic brace, the corresponding part of the operator's toe and the first metatarsal can still be exposed outside the brace, allowing the surgeon to contact and hold the patient's thumb. The toe and the distal end of the first metatarsal. The living window structure is a window for the operator to directly understand and judge the orthopedic strength of the affected part of the subject, improve the operability of the orthopedic brace, and improve the accuracy of the deformity correction.

[19] In particular, the connection portion of the connection adjusting member with the leg base and the portion connected to the foot support both include a spherical hinge pair, such that two spherical hinge pairs can be used between the connection adjusting member and the leg seat and The footrests can have different orientations to accommodate the various orthopedic connections in the orthopedics; the fixed locking members can secure the appropriate connection to maintain a continuous orthopedic force.

[20] In particular, the connecting rod can slide within the spherical articulated pair, such that the brace according to the invention can accommodate changes in the distance between the foot and the leg during orthopedic surgery; slidable with two spherical articulated pairs The connecting rod is sufficient to accommodate various relative positional relationships that may occur between the foot and the leg.

[21] In particular, according to the present invention, the knee joint of the affected patient's foot can maintain a flexion of 80-90°, which facilitates the attachment and fixation of the leg seat, and is also an acceptable and acceptable treatment position.

[22] In particular, the lower part of the front of the heel of the foot is the center of the orthopedic force of the foot in the orthopedic process, and the spherical hinge pair between the connecting adjustment parts is arranged here, which simplifies the structure of the foot rest and ensures Reasonable orthopedic conditions.

[23] In particular, the bottom and sides of the affected foot are the parts that hold the affected foot and perform orthopedics, and the contoured shell shape is more It is easy to hold the affected foot and it is easier to perform orthodontic correction.

[24] In particular, it is convenient to install and disassemble the shell-shaped footrest that can hold the foot to the limit and expose the toes. It reduces the unnecessary stimulation of the brace to the patient and is more convenient for understanding the orthopedic process. The treatment of the affected foot.

[25] In particular, the living window of the deformity brace of the foot deformity according to the present invention can be rotated relative to the rest of the foot rest, and the openable living window can be opened to allow the subject to compare the specific orthopedic forces. Accurate and realistic delivery to orthopaedic surgeons to improve control of the orthopedic process.

[26] In particular, the connecting rod with the sliding connecting pair connects the footrest and the leg seat to each other through two spherical hinge pairs, and by adjusting the two spherical hinge pairs, the need for various orthopedic orthotics in a specific orthopedic shape can be satisfied.

[27] In particular, an open-shaped shell-shaped foot rest with a spherical hinge pair in front of the heel can be in profile contact with the surface of the subject's foot, and the force of the brace is applied to the affected foot. Treatment. The open foot support provides ease of disassembly and installation of the brace.

[28] In particular, by conveniently opening the living window, the operator's intention and the subject's feelings, that is, the specific purpose of the treatment prescription and the treatment state of the treatment device, are manifested.

[29] In particular, by providing a pair of spherical hinge pairs and links that are slidable therein, it is sufficient to accommodate various relative positional relationships that may occur between the affected foot and the leg.

[30] In particular, the locking members facilitate the correct orthodontic position to be fixed immediately and can be adjusted with adjustments.

[31] In particular, the spherical hinge point is placed at the front of the footrest corresponding to the front of the heel, and the open-shaped shell-shaped foot rest is in a contoured relationship with the subject's affected foot, which is more convenient to try to reduce The brace has a bad stimulus to the affected foot, and it is more convenient to hold the foot and perform the orthopedic force.

[32] The foot deformity correction brace according to the present invention is simple in operation, does not require anesthesia, and can be removed, massaged, cleaned, examined for foot orthosis, and limb blood flow. Therefore, the operation is accurate and the complications are small.

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Figure 1 is a perspective view of a foot deformity correction brace according to the present invention;

2 is another perspective view of a foot deformity correction brace in accordance with the present invention.

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[37] The embodiments of the present invention are further described below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

1 to 2 are perspective views of a brace in accordance with an embodiment of the present invention. [39] with patient knee flexion 80 °

The two sides of the thigh and the calf, the lower surface of the thigh, and the posterior surface of the calf are contoured to form a leg base 1 that can be closely attached to the knee, and the leg base 1 can be lined with a cloth inner lining. The upper opening and the front opening are provided with a tie for fastening, a shackle, a Velcro 10, and the like.

[40] In fact, in other embodiments, the patient flexes both knees 80-90 °

The leg portions of the thighs and calves on both sides, the lower surface of the thigh, and the back side surface of the calf can be closely attached to the leg portion 1 to obtain a better corrective effect.

[41] A hinge for fixing the hinge pair 3 is provided at a portion of the leg seat 1 located outside the patient's lower leg, and the other coupling hinge of the hinge pair 3 is slidably coupled to the link 2. The hinged cover of the hinge pair 3 is connected to the hinge by a bolt 8, which is a locking member of the hinge pair 3. The hinge ball is provided with a set screw which is a locking member of the slide pair here, the end of which is in contact with the surface of the link 2 which is slidable within the hinge ball. The lower end of the connecting rod 2 has a U-shaped hook shape, and the hook end thereof is fixedly connected with the hinge ball of the other hinge pair 3, and the hinge seat of the hinge pair 3 and the bottom of the footrest 4 correspond to the front portion of the heel The intermediate position is fixedly connected, and the hinge cover is connected to the hinge by the bolt 8. The foot support 4 is shaped according to the shape of the bottom, sides and the back side surface of the corresponding side of the affected foot, and can be closely attached to the affected foot. Locking the living window after orthopedic does not compress the toes. The footrest 4 is also padded with a cloth pad, and is fixedly connected to one end of the lace, the shackle, the Velcro 10, etc. at the appropriate portion of the upper edge portion of the footrest 4, the footrest 4 and the flexible connecting members, The hinged pair, the connecting rod, and the locking element of the fixed hinge pair together maintain the posture of the affected foot relative to the leg of the affected foot.

[42] A pivotable living window 5 joined by a leaflet 11 is formed in the footrest 4 corresponding to the thumb of the affected foot and the distal end of the first metatarsal. The leaflet 11 is located at the bottom of the footrest and is automatically held when the living window is turned parallel to the sole of the foot. A tie, a shackle, and a Velcro 10 are used as the front fixing structure of the footrest 4 at the corresponding portion of the footrest.

[43] Using the 吋, the leg seat 1 is fastened to the patient's corresponding knee with a lacing, shackle, Velcro 10, etc.

Adjusting the hinged pair 3 and the connected connecting rod 2 that have been assembled to the leg, and locking the hinged auxiliary fixing link at the leg base; attaching the footrest 4 to the affected foot and turning down the living window 5, Exposing the toe of the affected foot to the corresponding part of the first metatarsal, the operator holds the base of the first metatarsal bone, without anesthesia, and performs orthopedics according to requirements and according to the patient's tolerance.

[44] After determining the correct position of the orthosis, adjust the position of the footrest 4 so that it is properly attached to the side of the foot . Thereafter, the hinge pair at the footrest is locked in turn, and the upper end of the link is also fixed. After confirming that the position of each component has met the orthopedic requirements, the living window is reset, and the strap, the shackle, the Velcro 10, and the like are fixed to the footrest 4. Finally, the toe blood supply is checked again, and the foot is pressed or not. At this point, all operations for forming the orthopedic state are completed.

[45] Because the brace does not completely cover the affected foot, Pingyi can visually observe the specific orthopedic position of the affected foot, and can detect the blood flow of the toe and other abnormal phenomena.

[46] In the orthopedic state, if the front and rear positions of the footrest 4 are found to be inaccurate, the hinged joint 3 at the leg base 1 can be loosened, that is, the locking bolt 8 of the sliding pair of the connecting rod 2 is adjusted as described above. Re-fixed.

[47] If the size of the correction is found to be uncomfortable, such as the child crying, indicating that the correction is too strong, or the foot support 4 squeezes the foot, or the toe is poorly transported, this can open the foot support 4 The hinge pair 3, and the fixed strap buckle 10 of the hinged window 5, turn down the living window 5 around the leaflet axis, expose the left toe and the first metatarsal portion, and readjust the corrected position of the affected foot and the fixed position of the footrest 4. If necessary, adjust the connection with the leg base 1 and then fix it again to change the original discomfort orthosis until it is satisfactory.

[48] The above procedure does not require anesthesia and can be performed without any other restrictions.

[49] Since the opening and closing living window 5 does not substantially affect the orthopedic position of the brace on the affected foot, during the orthopedic operation, the operation requires sputum, and the operator can conveniently check and adjust the orthopedic force through the living window 5, after completion, the loose leaf It can be reset. In addition, the operator can also change the relative position of the affected foot and the leg, the operation is very convenient, and the process is very simple.

[50] When it is necessary to remove the 吋, gradually remove the corresponding fixed locking parts.

[51] With the brace according to the invention, foot drop, foot adduction, and/or foot varus can be treated. In particular, according to the doctor's doctor's advice, home care workers can also correct the deformity of the foot.

[52] In particular, in the use of the orthopedic braces according to the present invention, in order for the medical staff or the operating parent to roughly measure the degree of progression of the correction, a tick mark (for example, a few millimeters apart) may be provided on the lower end strap of the leg base 1 A strip mark), and a tick mark (marked with a dot) is also provided on the upper end of the footrest 4. The scale mark can also be placed on the leg base 1 and the footrest 4.

[53] According to the orthopedic brace of the present invention, the deformity of the foot is corrected, and after the brace is installed, if the position of the footrest 4 is appropriate, the hinged pair 3 at the leg base 1 can be left for a few days, each time the brace is loaded and unloaded拧 Only tighten or loosen the hinged pair 3 of the footrest.

[54] Correcting the foot drooping, by measuring a specific tick mark at the lower end of the leg base 1 and a special upper end of the foot rest 4 The distance between the tick marks can be used to understand the extent to which the sagging is corrected; to correct the in-foot contraction, the foot should be abducted, by measuring a specific tick mark at the lower end of the leg base 1 and a specific tick mark on the upper end of the foot rest 4 The distance can be corrected for the degree of correction of the foot adduction; correcting the varus of the foot, requiring foot valgus, correcting force to lower the medial edge of the foot, and raising the lateral edge of the foot, by measuring a specific scale at the lower end of the leg 1 The distance between the marker and a specific tick mark on the upper end of the footrest 4 can be used to understand the extent to which the foot varus is corrected.

By recording these distance numbers in detail, the surgeon will be able to control the correction and prevent it from being too delicate or too slow. If you need to adjust the hinge pair 3腿 of the leg seat, the above data will change and the recording should be restarted.

Claims

Claim

[1] 1. A foot deformity correction brace, comprising:

a leg support, which is a support member of the brace, contoured with the leg of the subject for securing the brace to the leg of the subject;

a foot rest that applies the therapeutic force of the brace to the subject's foot;

Connecting an adjusting member, comprising: a connecting rod, a spherical hinge pair located at a portion connected to the leg seat and connected to the footrest, and a relative positional relationship between the hinge members of the hinge pair Fixed locking component;

The utility model is characterized in that the part of the foot support facing the recipient's toe and the distal end of the first metatarsal is in the form of a living window which can be pivoted and fixed relative to the rest of the foot support.

[2] 2. The foot deformity correction brace according to claim 1, wherein the leg seat is at an angle within a range of 80-90 degrees of knee flexion of the affected foot side, and the knee is two The lateral thigh and the corresponding part of the lower leg are shaped and molded.

[3] The foot deformity correction brace according to claim 1, wherein the foot rest is formed by imitating the bottom and the side of the affected foot, corresponding to the front part of the heel The spherical hinge pair is connected.

[4] 4. The foot deformity correction brace according to claim 1, wherein the leg base and the foot rest are provided with a lining.

[5] The foot deformity correction brace according to claim 1, wherein the leg seat is provided with a vent hole.

[6] 6. The foot deformity correction brace according to claim 1, wherein a tick mark is provided on a lower end or a tether of the leg seat, and a tick mark is also set on an upper end or a tether of the leg rest. .

[7] 7. The deformity of the foot deformity according to claim 1, wherein the scale mark of the leg base is a strip mark spaced by a few millimeters.

[8] 8. The foot deformity correction brace according to claim 1, wherein the scale mark of the foot rest is a dot-shaped mark.