Scoliosis correction table

Abstract

An advance system for treatment of scoliosis using a lateral manual or linear actuator compression force in conjunction with axial rotation. The assembly is table that has comprises of axial rotation and lateral compression allowing axial movement, to assist the physician or therapist in the treatment and correction of scoliosis through specific manual or linear actuator lateral compression. The style and design of this therapy unit is convenient, giving physicians and therapists the unique ability to use this device in a successful way.

Claims

1. A system for treatment and/or correction of scoliosis comprising of: a base raised upwardly of a floor to a working level; a column section comprising of a first column and a second column, said first and second columns being separately and pivotably mounted to the base, said first and second columns being adapted to support a human lying across the column section with their spine approximately longitudinally traversing the column section; a lateral compression means provided to both of said first and second columns of the column section; and a roller mechanism operably positioned between the column section and the base, the mechanism enabling the displacement of either or both of said first and second columns about a longitudinal axis thereof, wherein: the displacement of either or both of said first and second columns about the longitudinal axis extending from the first to second columns, causes a rotation about the longitudinal axis; and the rotation of the first column relative to the second column is substantially opposite such that a twisting force may be applied to a human lying across the column section with their spine approximately longitudinally traversing the column section.

2. The system of claim 1, further comprising a lever capable of inducing a longitudinal rotation by a lifting mechanism applied towards a lateral edge of at least one of the first or second column.

3. The system of claim 1, further comprising an actuator capable of inducing a longitudinal rotation by a lifting mechanism applied towards a lateral edge of at least one of the first or second column.

4. The system as in claim 1, wherein the longitudinal rotation of said first and second columns about the longitudinal axis is configured to be simultaneously opposed, such that the clockwise rotation of the first column induces an anticlockwise rotation of the second column, and the anticlockwise rotation of the first column induces a clockwise rotation of the second column.

5. The system as in claim 1, wherein the lateral compression means maintains a human substantially fixated to at least one of the first or second column during rotation of the column section to effect a twisting of their spine.

6. A method of treatment and/or correction of scoliosis comprising of: placing a patient approximately longitudinally traversing a column section of a treatment system comprising of: a base raised upwardly of a floor to a working level; the column section comprising of first and second columns and, said first and second columns being separately and pivotably mounted to the base, said first and second columns being adapted to support a human lying across the column section with their spine approximately longitudinally traversing the column section; a lateral compression means provided to both of said first and second columns of the column sections; and a roller mechanism operably positioned between the column section and the base, the mechanism enabling the displacement of either or both of said first and second columns about a longitudinal axis thereof, wherein: the displacement of either or both of said first and second columns about the longitudinal axis extending from the first to second columns, causes the rotation about the longitudinal axis; and the rotation of the first column relative to the second column is substantially opposite such that a twisting force may be applied to a human lying across the column section with their spine approximately longitudinally traversing the column section; laterally compressing the patient at the first column, and at the second column by the compression means to hold them substantially fixated to the column section; and inducing a relative opposing rotation of the first and second columns about the longitudinal axis to cause a twisting of the patient's spine about the longitudinal axis.

7. The method of claim 6, wherein relative opposing rotation of the first and second columns about the longitudinal axis is induced by a lever.

8. The method of claim 6, wherein relative opposing rotation of the first and second columns about the longitudinal axis is induced by an actuator.

9. The method of claim 6, wherein the longitudinal rotation of said first and second columns about the longitudinal axis is configured to be simultaneously opposed, such that the clockwise rotation of the first column induces an anticlockwise rotation of the second column, and the anticlockwise rotation of the first column induces a clockwise rotation of the second column.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

(1) FIG. 1 discloses the view of mounted ball bearing (11) resting on the table base (10). Axial rotation of the table tops (12) elevated right side up using a linear actuator (15) and (13) in the neutral position. This is for treatment of scoliosis through axial rotation, if needed and specific manual or linear actuator lateral compression.

(2) FIG. 2 discloses the top view of axial rotation table tops (12, 13) with both in neutral position. The LCA, Lateral Compression Attachment (14) designed specifically for treatment of scoliosis through specific manual or linear actuator lateral compression.

(3) FIG. 3 discloses another view of axial rotation (12) elevated left side up and (13) in the neutral position for treatment of scoliosis through specific manual or linear actuator lateral compression.

(4) FIG. 4 discloses another view of axial rotation (13) elevated right side up and (12) in the neutral position for treatment of scoliosis through specific manual or linear actuator lateral compression.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

(5) Detailed descriptions of the preferred embodiment are provided herein. It is to be understood, however, that the present invention may be embodied in various forms. Therefore, specific details disclosed herein are not to be interpreted as limiting, but rather as a basis for the claims and as a representative basis for teaching one skilled in the art to employ the present invention in virtually any appropriately detailed system, structure or manner.

(6) The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the invention. As used herein, the term “and/or” includes any and all combinations of one or more of the associated listed items. As used herein, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well as the singular forms, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and/or “comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.

(7) As per illustrated embodiment of the present invention adapted for supporting a patient during scoliosis treatment in supine position. The table is supported on a conventional base (10) which may be provided with suitable mounted encased ball bearing (11), only one of which is shown in FIG. 1. As 12 shown in FIG. 3 and 13 in FIG. 4, parts connected therewith which are mostly for patients needing axial rotation in addition to correspondingly to provide treatment and correction of scoliosis through specific manual or linear actuator lateral compression. FIG. 1, FIG. 3 and FIG. 4 show the axial rotation to treat scoliosis.

(8) The present invention uses the lateral compression attachments (14) in FIG. 2, to push against the sides of the patient on the table. The purpose is to push and train the scoliosis curve back to its normal position. The two (2) table tops (12 and 13) have axial rotation capability and while the patient is lying on the table each of the two (2) table tops can rotate in an axial movement. The axial rotation will help to rotate the vertebra back to the normal position.

(9) The present invention is directed to an enhanced system where compression system is employed which laterally applies pressure the patient's spine to straighten the spine like this table does. The scoliosis correction table is the only table that has this feature.

(10) The lateral compression attachments allow to push against the sides of patient lying on the table. This allows the scoliosis curve back to its normal position. The table tops allow further axial rotation while patient is lying on the table which allows to individual vertebra of the spine to rotate back its normal position.

(11) While a specific embodiment has been shown and described, many variations are possible. With time, additional features may be employed. The particular shape or configuration of the platform or the interior configuration may be changed to suit the system or equipment with which it is used.

(12) Having described the invention in detail, those skilled in the art will appreciate that modifications may be made to the invention without departing from its spirit. Therefore, it is not intended that the scope of the invention be limited to the specific embodiment illustrated and described. Rather, it is intended that the scope of this invention be determined by the appended claims and their equivalents.

(13) The present invention, the lateral compression attachments pushes against the sides of the patient on the table. The purpose is to push the scoliosis curve back to its normal position. The two (2) table tops have axial rotation. While the patient is lying on the table each of the two (2) table tops can rotate in an axial movement if necessary.

(14) The two table top will rotate on an axis; the purpose is to eliminate to vertebral rotation. The lateral compression pads will be placed at the apex of the curves and pressure applied to eliminate the scoliosis curves and retain the muscles and ligaments to hold the spine in its proper position.

(15) The Abstract of the Disclosure is provided to allow the reader to quickly ascertain the nature of the technical disclosure. It is submitted with the understanding that it will not be used to interpret or limit the scope or meaning of the claims. In addition, in the foregoing Detailed Description, it can be seen that various features are grouped together in various embodiments for the purpose of streamlining the disclosure. This method of disclosure is not to be interpreted as reflecting an intention that the claimed embodiments require more features than are expressly recited in each claim. Rather, as the following claims reflect, inventive subject matter lies in less than all features of a single disclosed embodiment. Thus, the following claims are hereby incorporated into the Detailed Description, with each claim standing on its own as a separately claimed subject matter.