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Surgical Patient Cushions

Postoperative Pillow Keeps Your Spine Aligned After a Medical Procedure

— January 25, 2013 — Lifestyle
Rest is critically important when you're on the road to recovery after a surgical procedure, but even lying down can cause a patient injury. The Postoperative Pillow has been designed to reduce the risk of such a painful occurrence by helping you to let your body relax and settle in in a natural and healthy position.

Minah Song of MAS Korea designed the innovative piece of therapeutic equipment. The OP Pillow acts as a cushioned brace to hold your head in place, encouraging you to sleep on your back with your spine in alignment. It can be laid down in one of two orientations, either with its curling corners surrounding your neck or embracing the crown of your head. Below the soft colorful lining of the Postoperative Pillow is a pair of pumps that inflate air pockets for the comfort of the user.
Trend Themes
1. Therapeutic Cushions - The development of therapeutic cushions that provide comfort and support during postoperative recovery presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation in the healthcare industry.
2. Spine Alignment Solutions - The need for products that promote spine alignment during sleep opens up possibilities for disruptive innovation in the sleep technology sector.
3. Customized Medical Equipment - The design of personalized medical equipment, such as the Postoperative Pillow, showcases a potential for disruptive innovation in the medical device manufacturing industry.
Industry Implications
1. Healthcare - The healthcare industry can explore incorporating therapeutic cushions like the Postoperative Pillow into patient recovery protocols to enhance comfort and prevent injuries.
2. Sleep Technology - Sleep technology companies can capitalize on the demand for products that promote spine alignment during sleep by developing innovative solutions like the OP Pillow.
3. Medical Device Manufacturing - Personalized medical equipment, such as the Postoperative Pillow, exemplifies the potential for disruptive innovation within the medical device manufacturing sector by offering improved patient experiences.
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