A post-mastectomy surgical massager

By using the electrical stimulation, vibration, and heating modules of a post-operative massager for breast surgery, the problem of breast scar contracture after breast implant surgery has been solved, achieving tissue rehabilitation and improving quality of life.

CN116942500BActive Publication Date: 2025-11-25THE FIRST AFFILIATED HOSPITAL OF ARMY MEDICAL UNIV
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Application Number
CN202311151561.7
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Patents(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2023-09-07
Publication Date
2025-11-25
Estimated Expiration
2043-09-07

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Technical Problem

Breast scar contracture is a common occurrence after breast implant surgery. Traditional massage and physical therapy methods have limited effectiveness, and more innovative and efficient methods are needed to prevent and alleviate scar contracture, thereby improving surgical outcomes and patient satisfaction.

Method used

A postoperative massager for breast surgery has been designed, comprising a control module, a pulse module, a vibration module, and a heating module. It promotes the recovery of breast tissue and alleviates scar contracture through electrical stimulation signals, vibration, and heating.

Benefits of technology

Through the combined effects of electrical stimulation, vibration, and heating, it promotes blood circulation and lymphatic drainage in breast tissue, increases flexibility, reduces tightness, relieves pain, effectively prevents and slows down scar contracture, and improves quality of life.

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Abstract

The present application relates to the technical field of massage equipment, and specifically discloses a breast surgery postoperative massager, which comprises a control module, a pulse module, a vibration module and a heating module; the control module is used for receiving control instructions, the control instructions comprising pulse control instructions, vibration control instructions and heating control instructions; and the control module is also used for controlling the corresponding pulse module, vibration module and heating module to work according to the control instructions; the pulse module is used for generating an electric stimulation signal according to the pulse control instructions and transmitting the electric stimulation signal to a surgical breast area; the vibration module is used for generating vibration at the breast according to the vibration control instructions; and the heating module is used for generating a temperature according to the temperature control instructions and heating the breast. The technical scheme of the present application can help prevent and alleviate breast scar contracture for patients after breast prosthesis surgery.
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TECHNICAL FIELD

[0001] The present application relates to the technical field of massage devices, in particular to a breast surgery postoperative massager. BACKGROUND

[0002] Breast prosthesis surgery is a common cosmetic and reconstructive breast surgery, which is used to improve the shape, size and appearance of the breast. This surgery can help breast reconstruction, improve the shape of the breast, and increase the fullness of the breast to meet the cosmetic needs of patients or restore the natural appearance of the breast by implanting breast prosthesis.

[0003] However, some complications may occur after breast prosthesis surgery, one of which is breast scar contracture. Breast scar contracture is a pathological scar formation, usually caused by excessive contraction and uneven contraction of scar tissue due to breast surgery. This causes breast tissue to be tight and uncomfortable, and the appearance of the breast to be distorted, which can even affect the psychological health and quality of life of patients.

[0004] Currently, the prevention and treatment of breast scar contracture is a research hotspot in the field of breast surgery. Traditional postoperative massage and physical therapy methods can alleviate breast scar contracture to some extent, but the effect is limited.

[0005] Therefore, more innovative and efficient methods are needed to prevent and treat breast scar contracture and improve the effectiveness of breast prosthesis surgery and patient satisfaction. SUMMARY

[0006] The present application provides a breast surgery postoperative massager, which can help patients after breast prosthesis surgery to prevent and alleviate breast scar contracture.

[0007] To solve the above technical problems, the present application provides the following technical solutions:

[0008] A breast surgery postoperative massager, comprising: a control module, a pulse module, a vibration module and a heating module;

[0009] The control module is used to receive control instructions, the control instructions including pulse control instructions, vibration control instructions and heating control instructions; and is further used to control the corresponding pulse module, vibration module and heating module to work according to the control instructions;

[0010] The pulse module is used to generate an electric stimulation signal according to the pulse control instructions, and transmit the electric stimulation signal to the surgical breast area;

[0011] The vibration module is used to generate vibration at the breast according to the vibration control instructions;

[0012] The heating module is used to generate a temperature according to the temperature control instructions, and heat the breast.

[0013] The basic scheme principle and benefits are as follows:

[0014] In this scheme, the electric stimulation signal generated by the pulse module can stimulate the nerves and muscles of the breast tissue around the breast, promote muscle spasm and massage effect, and reduce the tension of the breast scar tissue, effectively preventing and reducing the occurrence of breast scar contracture.

[0015] The physical vibration massage produced by the vibration module can increase the flexibility of the breast tissue, improve the elasticity of the breast, help to reduce tissue stiffness and tension, promote the absorption and metabolism of scar tissue. The comprehensive effect of the vibration module and the heating module can promote blood circulation around the breast, increase the supply of oxygen and nutrients, help the detoxification of lymphatic fluid and the removal of waste, and is beneficial to the repair and recovery of breast tissue. The heating module can also relieve the pain of breast tissue by heating the breast tissue, helping the patient to recover better.

[0016] In summary, the massager of this scheme can help patients after breast prosthesis surgery to prevent and reduce breast scar contracture, promote rehabilitation and repair, and improve surgical effect and quality of life.

[0017] Further, the pulse module includes a generator and an electrode sheet; the pulse control instruction includes setting pulse intensity and pulse duration,

[0018] The control module is used to control the generator to generate an electric stimulation signal according to the set pulse intensity, and the preset frequency and pulse width within the pulse duration, and the electrode sheet is used to transmit the electric stimulation signal to the surgical breast area.

[0019] In this preferred scheme, the pulse module can set the pulse intensity and the pulse duration, so that the patient can flexibly adjust according to the needs during use, to adapt to the rehabilitation needs and different disease states at different stages.

[0020] By attaching the electrode sheet to the surgical breast area, the electric stimulation signal generated by the generator can be accurately transmitted to the surgical breast area, ensuring safe and reliable transmission of the electric stimulation signal.

[0021] Further, the vibration module includes a vibration motor, and the vibration control instruction includes setting vibration time and setting vibration intensity; the control module is used to control the vibration motor to work according to the set vibration intensity within the set vibration time.

[0022] Further, the heating module includes a temperature sensor and a graphene heating sheet, and the temperature control instruction includes setting a temperature value and a heating time;

[0023] The control module is also configured to power on the graphene heating sheet according to the set temperature value, acquire a current temperature value from the temperature sensor, adjust the current according to the current temperature value, and make the current temperature value reach the set temperature value within a heating time.

[0024] Further, the device further comprises a communication module and a wireless remote controller, and the communication module is configured to acquire a control instruction from the wireless remote controller and send the control instruction to the control module.

[0025] The user can adjust various functions through the wireless remote controller, and the device is convenient to use.

[0026] Further, the device further comprises a smart terminal, and the communication module is further configured to acquire a control instruction from the smart terminal and send the control instruction to the control module.

[0027] The user can adjust various functions through the smart terminal, and the device is convenient to use.

[0028] Further, the device further comprises a touch detection module, and the touch detection module is configured to detect touch information of a finger and send the touch information to the control module, wherein the touch information comprises a touch position and a number of touch fingers.

[0029] The control module is configured to determine an adjustment target according to the touch position, wherein the adjustment target is the pulse module, the vibration module or the heating module, and to determine an adjustment direction according to the number of touch fingers.

[0030] The smart terminal is further configured to acquire motion data, determine whether an adjustment state is present according to the motion data, send a start adjustment signal to the communication module if the adjustment state is present, and send an end adjustment signal to the communication module if the adjustment state ends.

[0031] The control module is further configured to receive the adjustment signal from the communication module, adjust the adjustment target according to the set adjustment direction until the end adjustment signal is received, and the adjustment direction is a set pulse intensity, a set vibration intensity or a set temperature value.

[0032] When the remote controller is not nearby or the smart terminal is performing other operations and running other applications, the user can perform adjustment operations through simple touch and rotation actions without switching, which avoids interfering with other tasks being performed by the user, greatly simplifies operation steps and improves user convenience.

[0033] Further, the control module is configured to determine whether the number of touch fingers is greater than 1, and if the number of touch fingers is not greater than 1, the adjustment direction is downward adjustment, and if the number of touch fingers is greater than 1, the adjustment direction is upward adjustment.

[0034] Further, the motion data includes angle data and acceleration data, and the smart terminal is further configured to determine, according to the angle data and the acceleration data, whether the smart terminal is currently in a back-and-forth rotation state, and if so, determine that the smart terminal is in the adjusting state.

[0035] Further, the touch detection module is a flexible touch sensor. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

[0036] Figure 1 A logic block diagram of an embodiment of a breast surgery postoperative massager. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0037] The embodiments are further described in detail below with reference to the drawings:

[0038] Embodiment One

[0039] As shown in the drawings, the breast surgery postoperative massager of the present embodiment includes a control module, a pulse module, a vibration module, a heating module, a communication module, and a wireless remote controller. Figure 1 The communication module is configured to obtain a control instruction from the wireless remote controller and send the control instruction to the control module.

[0040] The control instruction includes a pulse control instruction, a vibration control instruction, and a heating control instruction. In the present embodiment, corresponding buttons are provided on the wireless remote controller to facilitate a user to input the pulse control instruction, the vibration control instruction, and the heating control instruction.

[0041] The control module is configured to receive the control instruction and further configured to control the corresponding pulse module, vibration module, and heating module to work according to the control instruction.

[0042] The pulse module is configured to generate an electric stimulation signal according to the pulse control instruction and transmit the electric stimulation signal to the surgical breast area.

[0043] The vibration module is configured to generate vibration at the breast according to the vibration control instruction. In the present embodiment, the frequency of the vibration is 1-100 HZ.

[0044] The heating module is configured to generate a temperature according to the temperature control instruction and heat the breast. In the present embodiment, the temperature ranges from 37℃ to 41℃.

[0045]

[0046] ​Specifically, the pulse module comprises a generator and an electrode sheet; the pulse control instruction comprises setting pulse intensity and pulse duration; the control module is configured to control the generator to generate an electric stimulation signal according to the set pulse intensity, and preset frequency and pulse width, within the pulse duration; and the electrode sheet is configured to transmit the electric stimulation signal to the surgical breast region. In this embodiment, the preset frequency and pulse width are set according to low-frequency TENS and EMS technologies, wherein the frequency of TENS is, for example, 1-30 Hz, 1-50 Hz, 1-100 Hz, and the pulse width is 10-300 microseconds; the frequency of EMS is, for example, 100-200 Hz, and the pulse width is 20-300 microseconds; different treatment effects can also be achieved by alternating changes between alternating current signals and direct current signals; and the pulse intensity is adjusted by controlling the current size.

[0047] The vibration module comprises a vibration motor, and the vibration control instruction comprises setting vibration time and setting vibration intensity; the control module is configured to control the vibration motor to work according to the set vibration intensity within the set vibration time. In this embodiment, the vibration intensity is adjusted by controlling the rotating speed of the vibration motor, and the faster the rotating speed, the greater the vibration intensity.

[0048] The heating module comprises a temperature sensor and a graphene heating sheet, and the temperature control instruction comprises setting a temperature value and a heating time; the control module is further configured to power the graphene heating sheet according to the set temperature value, acquire a current temperature value from the temperature sensor, adjust the current size according to the current temperature value, and make the current temperature value reach the set temperature value within the heating time.

[0049] In this embodiment, the control box and the arc-shaped cover are further included. The control module, the communication module and the generator are arranged in the control box, and a power supply is further arranged in the control box. The power supply is a lithium battery, the control module is a control mainboard, and the communication module is a Bluetooth communication module. The generator is connected with the control mainboard through a wire harness, and the lithium battery is connected with the control mainboard through a power line.

[0050] The data line is further included, one end of the data line is connected with the control mainboard in the control box, and the other end of the data line is fixed to the end of the arc-shaped cover.

[0051] The vibration motor is arranged at the end of the arc-shaped cover, the electrode sheet is arranged in the arc-shaped cover, and the electrode sheet is not fixed. The electrode sheet is connected with a wire, and the other end of the wire is arranged to pass through the top of the arc-shaped cover and connected with the data line.

[0052] The graphene heating sheet is arranged on the inner surface of the arc-shaped cover in a circumferential direction, and the temperature sensor is a patch temperature sensor and is also arranged on the inner surface of the arc-shaped cover.

[0053] The vibration motor, the graphene heating sheet and the patch temperature sensor are connected with the data line through independent connecting lines.

[0054] In use, the patch is attached to the surgical breast area, and the arc-shaped cover is covered on the breast; in operation, the patch can transmit the electric stimulation signal to the surgical breast area, the vibration motor drives the arc-shaped cover to vibrate, so that vibration is generated at the breast, and the graphene heating sheet generates heat to heat the breast.

[0055] The present scheme can be used by the patient after wearing, and is not limited by time and place, and has high use convenience.

[0056] Embodiment Two

[0057] The difference between the present embodiment and the first embodiment is that the present embodiment further comprises an intelligent terminal. The communication module is further configured to acquire a control instruction from the intelligent terminal and send the control instruction to the control module. In the present embodiment, the intelligent terminal is a smart phone, and an APP dedicated to the massager is installed. The user enters the APP, inputs a corresponding control instruction, and then transmits the control instruction to the communication module through Bluetooth.

[0058] Further comprising a touch detection module. The touch detection module is configured to detect touch information of a finger and send the touch information to the control module; the touch information comprises a touch position and a number of touch fingers; in the present embodiment, the touch detection module is a flexible touch sensor. The flexible touch sensor is circumferentially arranged on the outer surface of the arc-shaped cover.

[0059] The control module is configured to determine an adjustment target according to the touch position, the adjustment target being the pulse module, the vibration module or the heating module; and determine an adjustment direction according to the number of touch fingers; in the present embodiment, when the touch position is the top of the arc-shaped cover, the adjustment target is the vibration module; when the touch position is the middle of the arc-shaped cover, the adjustment target is the heating module; and when the touch position is the bottom of the arc-shaped cover, the adjustment target is the pulse module; the control module judges whether the number of touch fingers is greater than 1, if not, the adjustment direction is downward adjustment, and if yes, the adjustment direction is upward adjustment, upward means increasing the value, and downward means decreasing the value.

[0060] The intelligent terminal is also used to collect motion data, determine whether to be in an adjustment state according to the motion data, and send a start adjustment signal to the communication module if in the adjustment state, and send an end adjustment signal to the communication module if the adjustment state ends. In this embodiment, the motion data includes angle data and acceleration data, and the APP acquires the angle data and acceleration data of the gyroscope and accelerometer through the API (such as SensorManager in Android) of the smart phone. It is determined whether the smart phone is in a back-and-forth rotation state according to the angle data and acceleration data, and if in the back-and-forth rotation state, it is determined to be in the adjustment state. The back-and-forth rotation state refers to rotating the smart phone around the length direction of the smart phone as the rotation axis, and then folding the smart phone to the other side, and repeating the process.

[0061] The control module is also used to receive an adjustment signal from the communication module, and adjust the adjustment target according to a set adjustment direction until an end adjustment signal is received. The adjustment direction is the size of the set pulse intensity, the set vibration intensity, or the set temperature value.

[0062] For example, when the user is using the smart phone for other operations and needs to increase the vibration intensity, the user can touch the middle part of the arc-shaped cover with two fingers of the other hand, and then rotate the smart phone back and forth. After the APP dedicated for the massager analyzes and processes the motion data in the background, a start adjustment signal is sent to the communication module. After the control module receives the adjustment signal, the vibration module is adjusted according to the direction of increasing the set vibration intensity until the user feels that the vibration intensity is appropriate and stops rotating the smart phone back and forth.

[0063] The user adjusts through the natural interaction mode of touching the arc-shaped cover and rotating the smart phone back and forth, without the need to master complex techniques or learn special gestures. This natural interaction mode makes the user more likely to accept and use it. The intelligent terminal collects the angle data and acceleration data of the smart phone, and sends an adjustment signal by determining whether to be in an adjustment state. This real-time sensing design makes the massager more intelligent and accurate in recognizing the user's intention.

[0064] Moreover, the user does not need to use an additional remote controller or a special APP, greatly simplifying the operation steps and improving the user's convenience. For example, when the user is browsing a webpage or watching a video using the smart phone, the user can adjust through simple touch and rotation actions without switching to a special APP, avoiding interference with other tasks being performed by the user.

[0065] The above is only an embodiment of the present application, the present application is not limited to this embodiment The field to which the embodiment relates, common knowledge of specific structures and characteristics in the scheme, etc. is not described in detail here The ordinary skilled person in the art knows all the ordinary technical knowledge in the field to which the present application belongs before the filing date or the priority date, can know all the prior art in the field, and has the ability to apply conventional experimental means before that date The ordinary skilled person in the art can perfect and implement the present scheme under the guidance of the present application, in combination with their own ability Some typical known structures or known methods should not be an obstacle to the implementation of the present application by the ordinary skilled person in the art It should be noted that, for those skilled in the art, without departing from the structure of the present application, a number of modifications and improvements can also be made, which should also be considered as the protection scope of the present application, which will not affect the effect and practicality of the patent The scope of protection claimed in the present application should be subject to the content of its claims The specific implementation in the specification can be used to explain the content of the claims

Claims

1. A post-operative massager for breast surgery, characterized in that, include: The system includes a control module, a pulse module, a vibration module, and a heating module. The control module receives control commands, including pulse control commands, vibration control commands, and heating control commands. It also controls the corresponding pulse module, vibration module, and heating module to operate according to the control commands. The pulse module is used to generate electrical stimulation signals according to pulse control instructions and transmit the electrical stimulation signals to the surgical breast area; Vibration module, used to generate vibration at the breast according to vibration control commands; The heating module is used to generate temperature according to temperature control commands to heat the breast area; It also includes a communication module and a wireless remote controller. The communication module is used to obtain control commands from the wireless remote controller and send the control commands to the control module. It also includes a smart terminal, and the communication module is also used to obtain control commands from the smart terminal and send the control commands to the control module; It also includes a touch detection module, which detects touch information from fingers and sends the touch information to the control module; the touch information includes the touch location and the number of fingers touching. The control module is used to determine the adjustment target based on the touch position, which may be a pulse module, vibration module, or heating module; it is also used to determine the adjustment direction based on the number of touching fingers. The smart terminal is also used to collect motion data and determine whether it is in an adjustment state based on the motion data. If it is in an adjustment state, it sends a start adjustment signal to the communication module; if the adjustment state ends, it sends an end adjustment signal to the communication module. The control module is also used to receive adjustment signals from the communication module, adjust the adjustment target according to the set adjustment direction, until the end adjustment signal is received; the adjustment direction is the magnitude of the set pulse intensity, set vibration intensity, or set temperature value.

2. The post-operative massager for breast surgery according to claim 1, characterized in that: The pulse module includes a generator and electrode plates; the pulse control commands include setting the pulse intensity and pulse duration. The control module is used to control the generator to generate an electrical stimulation signal within the pulse duration, according to the set pulse intensity, preset frequency and pulse width. The electrode pads are used to transmit the electrical stimulation signal to the surgical breast area.

3. The post-operative massager for breast surgery according to claim 2, characterized in that: The vibration module includes a vibration motor, and the vibration control commands include setting the vibration time and setting the vibration intensity; the control module is used to control the vibration motor to work at the set vibration intensity within the set vibration time.

4. The postoperative massager for breast surgery according to claim 3, characterized in that: The heating module includes a temperature sensor and a graphene heating element, and the temperature control command includes setting the temperature value and heating time. The control module is also used to power on the graphene heating element according to the set temperature value, obtain the current temperature value from the temperature sensor, adjust the current value according to the current temperature value, and make the current temperature reach the set temperature value within the heating time.

5. The postoperative massager for breast surgery according to claim 4, characterized in that: The control module determines whether the number of touching fingers is greater than 1. If it is less than 1, the adjustment direction is downward to decrease the value; if it is greater than 1, the adjustment direction is upward to increase the value.

6. The postoperative massager for breast surgery according to claim 5, characterized in that: The motion data includes angle data and acceleration data. The smart terminal is also used to determine whether it is currently in a back-and-forth rotation state based on the angle data and acceleration data. If it is in a back-and-forth rotation state, it is determined to be in an adjustment state.

7. The post-operative massager for breast surgery according to claim 6, characterized in that: The touch detection module is a flexible touch sensor.

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