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

I: An axial rotation system for the treatment and correction of rotated vertebra and the treatment of scoliosis through specific and controlled manner, using a linear actuator to control the elevation of each side of the table tops (12, 13) to take out vertebral rotation of the spine by means of: A conventional table top base (10); Mounted ball bearing (11) to where the base (10) attaches; Table tops (12) and (13) can rotate on axis using a linear actuator (15); (12) and (13) which can perform axial rotation around its own axis. (14) Lateral Compression Attachment (LCA) for use in lateral compression

II: A Scoliosis Correction Table, comprising of compression apparatuses which is called the Lateral Compression Attachment (LCA) for the use in the treatment and correction of scoliosis using a lateral manual or linear actuator compression force. The assembly uses a compression system that laterally applies pressure on the patient's spine to correct scoliosis.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0025] 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.

[0026] 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.

[0027] 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.

[0028] 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

[0029] 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.

[0030] 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.

[0031] 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 FIGS. 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.

[0032] 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.

[0033] 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.

[0034] 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.

[0035] 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.

[0036] 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.

[0037] 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.

[0038] 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.

[0039] 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.