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    Foot device for treatment of vascular disorders in the lower extremities, comprising a support structure (2) in L, with soft inner lining (3), where it integrates radio frequency electrode plates (4, 4 '), as an adaptable contact base between the lower part of the leg and foot of the patient and the electrode plates (4, 4'), counting the structure (2) with means of restraint (6) to maintain autonomously its fixation to the extremity the contact of the electrode plates (4, 4') with the patient's skin. The support structure (2) is rigid and comprises a vertical branch (2a), dimensioned to encompass and support the area of the back end of the patient's leg, and a horizontal branch (2b) sized to encompass the sole of the patient's foot.
    公开号:ES2669400A1
    申请号:ES201631505
    申请日:2016-11-23
    公开日:2018-05-25
    发明作者:Maria Del Pilar SANCHEZ JAIME
    申请人:Maria Del Pilar SANCHEZ JAIME；
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    专利说明:

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    DESCRIPTION
    PODAL DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF VASCULAR AFFECTIONS IN LOWER EXTREMITIES
    OBJECT OF THE INVENTION
    The invention, as expressed in the present specification, refers to a foot device for the treatment of vascular conditions in the lower extremities, which provides structural and constitutive characteristics, which will be described in detail below, which represent a remarkable novelty. in the current state of the art.
    More particularly, the object of the invention is focused on a device whose purpose is to improve the application, in the lower extremities, of treatments for energy supply, in particular by application of radiofrequency waves, in patients suffering from vascular conditions such as , for example, the diabetic foot, and whose structural configuration is specifically designed to provide an autonomous support with perfect ergonomics of interaction of the electrodes on the skin in said extremities in a quick, practical and simple way, avoiding continuous monitoring of it by part of the professional who applies the treatment.
    FIELD OF APPLICATION OF THE INVENTION
    The field of application of the present invention is part of the industry sector dedicated to the manufacture of accessory devices for medical treatment equipment and devices, particularly focusing on the scope of those applicable for vascular conditions in the lower extremities.
    BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
    As is known in vascular conditions that affect the lower extremities, such as the diabetic foot, which according to the International Consensus on Diabetic Foot, is an infection, ulceration or destruction of the deep tissues related to neurological alterations and different degrees of vascular disease peripheral in the
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    Lower limbs that affect patients with diabetes mellitus that has not been or is not being properly treated, it is known to apply heat-based treatments, specifically based on radiofrequency waves, since they produce biological effects thanks to the direct heating of the tissues located in greater depth.
    In this sense, different types and models of devices for applying these heat treatments on different areas of the body are known in the market. Said devices are usually composed of a power generation equipment and one or more means of transmission and application of said energy, usually electrodes, which is the part that is positioned on the area of the body to be treated, being connected to the apparatus by means of the corresponding cable.
    These treatments, based on radiofrequency, are based on the application of small electrical currents, at certain frequencies and powers with specific waveforms, through electrodes that can be of two types:
    - Monopolar, where the conducted radio frequency is applied by means of two electrodes: one of fixed position return, incorporated in a passive plate that is located under the area to be treated, and another active that is located on the other side of the area to be treated , and which can be fixed position, incorporated in an active plate, or mobile, incorporated in a moving element.
    - Bipolar that includes in the same element the active and passive part of the radio frequency circuit. In turn this bipolar electrode can be fixed position (bipolar plate) or mobile.
    In any case, at least when it comes to the application of the treatment in the lower extremities, it is the therapist who must hold the plates with the electrodes on the affected foot areas, with which, he must hold during the entire session one or two plates and make sure that it remains in correct contact with the patient's skin so that there is adequate interaction and the effect of the radio frequency waves is optimal.
    Therefore, this type of treatment, which on the other hand is very effective, is usually only applied in clinics, clinics or private spatialized facilities and is not usually applied in hospitals or public health institutions, because the need for a
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    Therapist is continuously supervising each patient receiving the treatment, which implies a staff cost that is too high for them.
    The objective of the present invention is therefore to provide the market, and especially within the reach of all health facilities and institutions, both public and private, with a new type of footwear accessory to apply such type of wave-based treatments. radiofrequency in patients with vascular conditions that require it, without the constant supervision of the therapist being necessary, and allowing, after placement of the device, the holding of the electrodes autonomously, so that only one monitoring is necessary every certain time of the correct application of the treatment or even none until its termination, in each session.
    On the other hand, and as a reference to the current state of the art, it should be noted that, at least on the part of the applicant, the existence of any other foot device for the treatment of vascular conditions in the lower extremities or another invention of similar application that presents some technical, structural and constitutive characteristics equal to or similar to those specifically presented here, as claimed.
    EXPLANATION OF THE INVENTION
    The pruning device for the treatment of vascular conditions in the lower extremities that the invention proposes is therefore configured as a novelty within its field of application, since in accordance with its implementation and in a restrictive manner the aforementioned objectives are satisfactorily achieved, being the characterizing details that make it possible and distinguish it, conveniently set out in the final claims that accompany the present description.
    As noted above, what the invention proposes is a device designed to facilitate the application of radiofrequency treatments in the lower extremities of patients suffering from vascular conditions in said extremities, such as, for example, the diabetic foot, for which said device has a specific structural configuration that provides an autonomous clamping of the electrodes on the skin of the patient's foot, with complete interaction of the electrodes
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    on the same, all of this can be used quickly, conveniently and simply and without the need for continuous monitoring of the application of the treatment by the therapist or professional applying the treatment.
    To do this, and already specifically, the device is configured, essentially, from the following elements:
    - a support structure, made of any appropriately rigid material, for example rigid plastic, which has an L-shaped configuration, sized to encompass and support the final back of the leg and the sole of the patient's foot,
    - and an inner shell or soft material covering, covering at least the inner face of the support structure, acting as a base adaptable to the morphology of the patient's leg and foot, into which the wave application electrodes are integrated radio frequency, for which, they are conveniently provided with cable for connection to the equipment that provides the necessary energy for it and, from which the power and wavelength are controlled.
    Logically, said electrodes, preferably embedded in a plate, are integrated in the soft material wrap so that they are flush with the surface of the same that will be in contact with the patient's skin, when the device is conveniently attached, so that which, is provided with corresponding fastening means, preferably adjustable straps with buckle closure, velcro type or other.
    Preferably, the device incorporates two electrode plates, one with the passive electrode integrated over the soft material envelope in the area that encompasses the lower back of the leg and another with the active electrode located over the soft material envelope. the area that covers the sole of the foot.
    Furthermore, in the preferred embodiment, on the active electrode that is located in the area that encompasses the sole of the foot, a gel bag-shaped adapter is provided to provide integral contact of the entire area of said plant. of the foot, since it is normally not flat and can present great ups and downs between one area and another, especially through the central arch.
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    Also optionally, one or both electrode bales are provided with temperature sensors.
    Also, in an alternative embodiment variant, the device incorporates, integrated in the electrode plate or next to them, one or more LEDs of one or more colors, to provide complementary phototherapy treatments in the cases of patients considered.
    In any case, the device is additionally provided with a hygienic protective cover, preferably made of disposable plastic material for single use, which is incorporated covering, at least, the inner area thereof, that is, the one with the electrode plates integrated in the soft material envelope, since it is the one that has to come into contact with the user's skin, being able to present an elongated and single-layer rectangular configuration, to simply be placed on said area, or consist of a kind of bag to insert inside the complete structure, although it is not ruled out that, in addition or alternatively, said cover is configured as a means for the patient to fit it.
    Finally, it should be noted that, optionally, the support structure of the device of the invention is formed by two pieces articulated with each other, one that covers the lower back of the leg and the other that covers the sole of the foot, both parts being joined by an articulated joint that allows a certain degree of mobility between the two to vary the angle they form and, thus, allow their adaptation to people who, for whatever reason, cannot correctly place the foot in a right angle to their leg , so that it is the structure that adapts to the angle adopted by the patient's foot, and thus ensure correct contact for a perfect interaction of the electrodes on the patient's skin.
    Given the above, it is found that the described foot device for the treatment of vascular conditions in the lower extremities is an innovative structure with structural and constitutive characteristics unknown until now for the purpose to which it is intended, reasons that together with its practical utility, endow it of sufficient foundation to obtain the privilege of exclusivity that is requested.
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    DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
    To complement the description that is being made and in order to help a better understanding of the characteristics of the invention, the present specification is attached, as an integral part thereof, of a plan, in which for illustrative purposes and not limiting the following has been represented:
    Figure number 1 shows a side perspective view of an example of the foot device for treating vascular conditions in the lower extremities, object of the invention, showing in it the main parts and elements it comprises, as well as the configuration and arrangement of the same.
    PREFERRED EMBODIMENT OF THE INVENTION
    In view of the described figure 1 and only, and according to the numbering adopted, it can be seen an example of non-limiting embodiment of the foot device for treatment of vascular conditions in the lower limbs recommended, which comprises the parts and elements which are indicated and described in detail below.
    Thus, as seen in said figure, the foot device (1) in question is configured essentially from a support structure (2), of L-configuration, which has an inner lining (3) of material soft, where electrode plates (4, 4 ') of radiofrequency wave application are integrated, when connected by the corresponding wiring (5) to a generating equipment (not shown), determining a base adaptable to the morphology of the lower part of the patient's leg and foot to establish an optimal contact surface between said electrode plates (4, 4 ') and the surface of the skin in said areas of the lower limb.
    The support structure (2) is a body of rigid material, for example of plastic and, preferably, comprises a vertical branch (2a), sized to encompass and support the area of the final rear part of the patient's leg, and a horizontal branch (2b) sized to cover the sole of the patient's foot.
    Optionally, the two branches (2a, 2b) comprising the body constituting the support structure (2) are two independent pieces coupled together by a
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    articulated joint (2c) that allows some mobility between them to vary the angle that they form with respect to each other and to adapt it to different needs of patients with mobility problems.
    On the other hand, the inner lining (3) of soft material, which is for example foam, covers at least the inner face of the two branches (2a, 2b) of the support structure (2), incorporating, embedded in it and flush with its surface, the electrode plates (4, 4 '), whose respective cables (5) are inserted through holes provided in said inner lining (3) and in the support structure (2), to emerge by the external or posterior part of the set, so that it is not a hindrance.
    Preferably, the device (1) incorporates two electrode plates, one with a passive electrode (4) integrated in the inner lining (3) of the vertical branch (2a) that encompasses the lower back of the patient's leg, making contact with said part and another plate with active electrode (4 ') integrated in the inner lining (3) of the horizontal branch (2b) of the structure that covers the patient's floor, making contact with the surface of the patient when it is place the device (1), which, in any case, has fastening means (6) to autonomously maintain its fixation to the limb as well as to ensure adequate contact of both electrode plates (4, 4 ') With the patient's skin.
    Preferably, said fastening means (6) consist of two pairs of adjustable fastening strips, to adapt to different limb sizes of various patients, one in the vertical branch (2a) and another in the horizontal branch (2b) of the structure support (2), in both cases with easy opening closures, such as buckles or velcro.
    Optionally, on the plate of the active electrode (4 ') which is embedded in the lining (3) of the horizontal branch (2b) of the structure, an adapter (7), preferably a gel bag, is provided , to optimize contact with the entire surface of the sole of the foot, which is generally not flat, but with ups and downs.
    Optionally, one or both electrode plates (4, 4 ’) also have a temperature sensor (8) and one or more LEDs (9), for phototherapy treatments.
    In any case, and although it has not been shown in the figure, the device (1) of the invention provides for the existence of a hygienic protective cover, preferably made of disposable plastic material for single use, which is incorporated covering, at least , the inner zone of the same where the electrode plates (4, 4 ') go, presenting an elongated rectangular shape, and a single layer, which is disposed on said inner zone, or a bag shape that internally houses the entire structure (2) of the device (1), or in the form of a medium to fit the patient before the device (1) is placed.
    10 Describing sufficiently the nature of the present invention, as well as the way of putting it into practice, it is not considered necessary to extend its explanation so that any expert in the field understands its scope and the advantages that derive from it, stating that , within its essentiality, may be implemented in other embodiments that differ in detail from that indicated by way of example, and to which 15 will also achieve the protection sought as long as it is not altered, changed or modified. fundamental principle.
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    Claims (11)
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    1. - PODAL DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF VASCULAR AFFECTIONS IN LOWER EXTREMITIES, in particular radiofrequency treatments by means of electrodes (4, 4 ') applied in contact with the skin of the affected area and connected by wiring (5) to a generating equipment and control, characterized by comprising a support structure (2), of L configuration, which has an inner lining (3) of soft material, where electrode plates (4, 4 ') of application of radiofrequency waves are integrated , determining a base adaptable to the morphology of the lower leg and foot of the patient and establishing the contact surface between said electrode plates (4, 4 ') and the surface of the skin in said areas of the lower limb ; and because said support structure (2) has fastening means (6) to autonomously maintain its fixation to the limb as well as the contact of the electrode plates (4, 4 ’) with the patient's skin.
    [2]
    2. - PODAL DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF VASCULAR AFFECTIONS IN LOWER EXTREMITIES, according to claim 1, characterized in that the support structure (2) is a rigid material body.
    [3]
    3. - PODAL DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF VASCULAR AFFECTIONS IN LOWER EXTREMITIES, according to claim 2, characterized in that the support structure (2) comprises a vertical branch (2a), sized to encompass and support the rear area end of the patient's leg, and a horizontal branch (2b) sized to cover the sole of the patient's foot.
    [4]
    4. - PODAL DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF VASCULAR AFFECTIONS IN LOWER EXTREMITIES, according to claim 3, characterized in that the two branches (2a, 2b) comprising the body constituting the support structure (2) are two independent parts coupled together by an articulated joint (2c) that allows mobility between them to vary the angle that they form with respect to each other.
    [5]
    5. - PODAL DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF VASCULAR AFFECTIONS IN LOWER EXTREMITIES, according to any of claims 3 or 4, characterized in that the inner lining (3) of soft material comprises at least the
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    inner face of the two branches (2a, 2b) of the support structure (2), incorporating, embedded in it and flush with its surface, the electrode plates (4, 4 '), whose respective cables (5) are inserted through holes provided in said inner lining (3) and in the support structure (2), to emerge from the external or rear part of the assembly.
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    6. - PODAL DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF VASCULAR AFFECTIONS IN LOWER EXTREMITIES, according to any of claims 1 to 5, characterized in that the device (1) incorporates two electrode plates, one with passive electrode (4) and another plate with active electrode ( 4')
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    7. - PODAL DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF VASCULAR AFFECTIONS IN LOWER EXTREMITIES, according to any of claims 3 to 5, characterized in that it has a passive electrode plate (4) integrated in the inner lining (3) of the vertical branch (2a) covering the lower back of the patient's leg, and another plate with active electrode (4 ') integrated in the inner lining (3) of the horizontal branch (2b) of the structure that encompasses the patient's floor,
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    8. - PODAL DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF VASCULAR AFFECTIONS IN
    LOWER EXTREMITIES, according to any of claims 3 to 7,
    characterized in that on the electrode plate that is embedded in the
    lining (3) of the horizontal branch (2b), an adapter (7), in the form of a gel bag, is provided to optimize contact with the entire surface of the sole.
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    9. - PODAL DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF VASCULAR AFFECTIONS IN
    LOWER EXTREMITIES, according to any of claims 1 to 8,
    characterized in that the fastening means (6) consist of adjustable fastening strips, to adapt to different limb sizes of various patients, with easy opening closures, such as buckles or velcro.
    [10]
    10. - PODAL DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF VASCULAR AFFECTIONS IN
    LOWER EXTREMITIES, according to any of claims 1 to 9,
    characterized in that it has a temperature sensor (8).
    [11]
    11.- PODAL DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF VASCULAR AFFECTIONS IN LOWER EXTREMITIES, according to any of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that it has one or more LEDs (9).
    5 12.- PODAL DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF VASCULAR AFFECTIONS IN
    LOWER EXTREMITIES, according to any one of claims 1 to 10, characterized in that it provides for the existence of a hygienic protective sheath of disposable plastic material that is incorporated covering at least the area thereof where the electrode plates go (4, 4 ').
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