Gout and pain treatment device

Abstract

The invention discloses an ultrasonic treatment device, comprising a host (1) and a treatment patch (2), wherein the host comprises a power supply (101), a main controller (102), an input panel (103) and an ultrasonic generator (104), and the treatment patch comprises a substrate (201) and an ultrasonic probe (202); the main controller is connected to the power supply, the input panel and the ultrasonic generator respectively, the ultrasonic generator is connected to the ultrasonic probe, and the ultrasonic probe is attached to the substrate; the number of treatment patches is one or more, and the number of ultrasonic probes contained in each treatment patch is one or more; when the number of ultrasonic probes of a single treatment patch is multiple, the ultrasonic probes are arranged in an array on the substrate. The above device can be used to achieve simple, convenient, long-term and side-effect-free gout treatment for various joints or parts of the human body, and can relieve the pain of patients.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present invention relates to the field of ultrasonic therapy, and in particular to a wearable ultrasonic therapy device for treating gout and relieving pain. Background Art

[0002] Gout is a crystal-related arthropathy caused by the deposition of monosodium urate (MSU), which is directly related to hyperuricemia caused by excessive uric acid due to purine metabolism disorders and / or decreased uric acid excretion.

[0003] Gout can present many symptoms, the most common of which is acute gouty arthritis. Typical symptoms include sudden redness, swelling, heat and pain in the affected joints. The most common joints involved are the first metatarsophalangeal joints, and the ankles, knees, and tarsophalangeal joints can also be affected. The symptoms can be relieved after a few days and recur periodically. Patients with a long history of disease and repeated attacks will have tophi deposits, joint destruction, loss of function, and disappearance of the intermittent period, which will progress to chronic tophacoemulsifying gout, and urate nephropathy and renal insufficiency may occur, which seriously affect the patient's life and endanger people's health.

[0004] The current treatment of gout is to control the level of uric acid, which requires long-term or even lifelong medication, and does not fundamentally treat the gout disease itself. Whether it is Western medicine or traditional Chinese medicine, long-term use has the following problems: first, it has great toxic side effects; second, it is difficult to ensure patient compliance; third, the cost of medication is high, which brings a great financial burden to patients.

[0005] If a safe and effective physical therapy can be used instead of medication, it will be of great benefit to the patient's physical and mental health. In addition, modern people live a busy life and precious time. The journey to and from the hospital and the waiting time for medical treatment take a lot of time. Some seriously ill patients are inconvenient to move, and long-term hospital treatment is not a good choice for patients. Therefore, it is necessary and urgent to provide a miniaturized, easy-to-operate, portable and easy-to-use gout treatment instrument and corresponding treatment method, so that patients can treat themselves at any time according to the doctor's instructions.

[0006] In the prior art, there are energy-based gout treatment methods, such as the US patent with the authorization publication number US9597099, which discloses a method for implementing a medical procedure, including placing an energy emitting device close to uric acid crystals with a certain resonant frequency, using the energy emitting device to apply a preset frequency of energy to the tissue, thereby completely or partially disintegrating the uric acid crystals, and then removing the disintegrated uric acid crystals. However, this patent does not explain the specific energy form used to disintegrate the uric acid crystals, nor the effect that can be achieved.

[0007] In addition, some prior arts disclose portable or wearable therapeutic instruments, such as CN103977507 and CN2527303. Compared with large or medium-sized physical therapy instruments used in medical institutions, their overall volume and the area of ​​the treatment head are indeed greatly reduced, solving the problem of portability. However, they are not convenient for long-term use, especially for joints with irregular shapes that vary from person to person. Therefore, they are difficult to be used effectively in the treatment of gout or other body and joint pains. Summary of the invention

[0008] In order to overcome the deficiencies of the prior art, the purpose of the present invention is to provide a therapeutic device and method for gout and pain relief that is simple and convenient to operate, can be widely applied to various joints or parts of the human body, can be used for a long time, and has no side effects.

[0009] In order to solve the above problems, a technical solution adopted by the present invention is: an ultrasonic treatment device, comprising a host (1) and a treatment patch (2), the host comprising a power supply (101), a main controller (102), an input panel (103) and an ultrasonic generator (104), and the treatment patch comprising a substrate (201) and an ultrasonic probe (202); the main controller is connected to the power supply, the input panel and the ultrasonic generator respectively, the ultrasonic generator is connected to the ultrasonic probe, and the ultrasonic probe is attached to the substrate; the power supply supplies power to the main controller, the input panel transmits the user's instructions to the main controller, the main controller controls the ultrasonic generator, the ultrasonic generator sends out an electrical signal, and the ultrasonic probe converts the specific electrical signal sent by the ultrasonic generator into an ultrasonic wave; the number of the treatment patches is one or more, and the number of ultrasonic probes contained in each treatment patch is one or more, when the number of ultrasonic probes of a single treatment patch is multiple, the ultrasonic probes are arranged in an array on the fixing part; when in use, the substrate is attached to a joint or part of the human body; multiple treatment patches can be freely arranged or combined to form different shapes and placed in the same or different parts; during treatment, the ultrasonic wave has a slight heating function.

[0010] In another preferred embodiment, the size of the ultrasonic probe is 4 mm 2 -8cm 2 , thickness ≤10mm.

[0011] Preferably, the size of the ultrasound probe is 4 mm 2 -2cm 2 .

[0012] Preferably, the shape of the ultrasonic probe is circular.

[0013] In another preferred embodiment, the power of the ultrasonic wave is 0.5-5w / cm 2 , the frequency is 200KHz-5MHz.

[0014] In another preferred embodiment, the ultrasonic wave has two emission modes: intermittent and continuous. The intermittent time of the intermittent emission mode is 100-10000ms.

[0015] In another preferred embodiment, the substrate is a flexible material, and the substrate comprises a fixing portion, and the fixing portion has adhesiveness or adsorption properties.

[0016] In another preferred embodiment, the power source is a DC battery, or a rechargeable battery, or an external power converter, and the power supply voltage is ≤20V.

[0017] In another preferred embodiment, the therapeutic patch further includes a temperature sensor, which is connected to the main controller, is controlled by the main controller and feeds back a temperature signal to the main controller.

[0018] In another preferred embodiment, the host and the therapeutic patch are integrated into one.

[0019] The beneficial effects of the present invention are: the present invention can achieve effective relief or treatment of gout or pain by ultrasound, especially for joints with irregular shapes that vary from person to person, has good versatility, can be carried with you, and can be used anytime and anywhere according to the needs of the patient, and has no side effects, and is convenient, safe and effective. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0020] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of the composition of a gout and pain treatment device of the present invention;

[0021] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of the structure of one embodiment of a gout and pain treatment device of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of the appearance of one embodiment of a gout and pain treatment device of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 4 An appearance diagram of one embodiment of a gout and pain treatment device of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 5 Comparison of the state of fresh tophi specimens taken from human body before and after irradiation by the treatment device of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 6 Comparison of the status of another fresh tophi specimen taken from a human body before and after irradiation by the treatment device of the present invention;

[0026] The components in the accompanying drawings are marked as follows: host (1), treatment patch (2), power supply (101), main controller (102), input panel (103), ultrasonic generator (104), substrate (201), ultrasonic probe (202), temperature sensor (203); A is the state of tophi before ultrasonic irradiation, B is the state of tophi after 30 minutes of ultrasonic irradiation, and C is the state of tophi after irradiation. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0027] The preferred embodiments of the present invention are described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings so that the advantages and features of the present invention can be more easily understood by those skilled in the art, thereby making a clearer and more definite definition of the protection scope of the present invention.

[0028] Example 1

[0029] See also Figure 2 The present invention discloses a gout and pain treatment device, comprising a host (1) and a treatment patch (2), wherein the host comprises a power supply (101), a main controller (102), an input panel (103) and an ultrasonic generator (104), and the treatment patch comprises a substrate (201), an ultrasonic probe (202) and a temperature sensor (203).

[0030] The power source (101) is a direct current battery, or a rechargeable battery, or an external power converter, and the voltage is ≤20V.

[0031] The main controller (102) includes a microprocessor, which controls the signal output of the ultrasound module in the treatment unit and the monitoring feedback of the coordinated temperature sensor according to the treatment parameters set by the user within the technical indicators of the device, so that the entire device can work stably and reliably.

[0032] The input panel (103) is a window for the user to interact with the machine, and includes buttons or keys or a touch screen for setting various parameters of the machine, and a display or a display light or a display screen for displaying the operating status of the machine.

[0033] The ultrasonic generator (104) generates ultrasonic waves, and the power of the generated ultrasonic waves is 0.5-5w / cm 2 , the frequency is 200KHz-5MHz, and the frequency can be adjusted according to different parts of the human body and the fatness of the human body;

[0034] The number of the therapeutic patches (2) is one or more, and when in use, the multiple therapeutic patches can be freely arranged or combined to form different shapes; the number of ultrasound probes contained in each therapeutic patch is one or more, and when the number of ultrasound probes of a single therapeutic patch is multiple, they are arranged in an array on the substrate.

[0035] The substrate (201) is used to attach the therapeutic patch to a joint or part of a human body and fix it via a fixing part having adhesiveness or adsorption properties;

[0036] The ultrasonic probe (202) is the core functional area of ​​the device. When the treatment patch contacts the patient's joints or other painful parts, the ultrasonic probe transmits ultrasonic waves to the tissue where gout occurs, so that the deposits such as uric acid crystals or tophi in the tissue are completely or partially broken and disintegrated under the action of vibration. The ultrasonic probe can be of regular or irregular shape, one or more in number, with a thickness of ≤10 mm and a size of 4 mm. 2 Up to 8cm 2 The ultrasound emission mode can be intermittent or continuous, wherein the intermittent time of the intermittent ultrasound emission mode is 100-10000ms; during treatment, the ultrasound probe has a slight heating function.

[0037] The temperature sensor (203) comprises a temperature sampling circuit, which monitors the temperature through a thermistor and feeds back the temperature to the main controller, which controls the temperature according to the preset parameters of the user or the safe operation parameters of the equipment.

[0038] Example 2

[0039] See also Figure 3 The present invention provides a gout and pain treatment device, comprising a host (1) and a treatment patch (2). The host and the treatment patch are connected by a wire, and the host includes a power supply, a main controller, an input panel (103) and an ultrasonic generator. The host is wrapped by a casing, and the power supply, the main controller and the ultrasonic generator are all inside the casing. The power supply uses a low-voltage rechargeable battery. Each treatment patch includes multiple ultrasonic probes (202), and the ultrasonic probes are attached to a substrate (201). There are multiple treatment patches in this embodiment. According to treatment needs, each group can be applied to the site where gout occurs respectively. Multiple treatment patches can also be combined and applied to the same site. Medical tape can be used as the substrate.

[0040] Example 3

[0041] See also Figure 4 The present invention discloses a gout and pain treatment device, comprising a main unit and a treatment patch. The main unit and the treatment patch are integrated into one. The treatment patch comprises an ultrasonic probe, which is circular.

[0042] Example 4

[0043] In this embodiment, a gout and pain treatment device of the present invention is used to perform an irradiation test on fresh tophi specimens taken from the human body. The test method is: put the fresh tophi specimen taken from the human body into a culture dish, add a small amount of liquid (physiological saline) into the culture dish, and immerse the tophi specimen in the liquid. The role of this liquid is to simulate the environment in which tophi are located in human tissue. The ultrasonic probe of the treatment device (the part in contact with the irradiated object is a 3cm diameter disc) is contacted with the liquid, and the ultrasonic treatment device is turned on. The ultrasonic frequency is set to 800KHz and the intensity is set to 2.5w / cm 2 , irradiation time 30 minutes. After irradiation, it can be seen that the tophi are partially disintegrated and dissolved. For the comparison of the state of tophi before and after irradiation, please refer to Figure 5 These results demonstrate that the therapeutic devices and methods of the present invention are effective in the treatment of gout.

[0044] Example 5

[0045] In this embodiment, a ventilation and pain treatment device of the present invention is used to perform an irradiation test on fresh tophi specimens taken from the human body. The test method is: put the fresh tophi specimen taken from the human body into a culture dish, add a small amount of liquid (physiological saline) into the culture dish, and immerse the tophi specimen in the liquid. The role of this liquid is to simulate the environment in which tophi are located in human tissue. The ultrasonic probe of the ultrasonic treatment device (the part in contact with the irradiated object is a 2cm diameter disc) is contacted with the liquid, and the ultrasonic treatment device is turned on. The ultrasonic frequency is set to 800KHz and the intensity is set to 2w / cm 2 , irradiation time 30 minutes. After irradiation, it can be seen that the tophi are partially disintegrated and dissolved. For the comparison of the state of tophi before and after irradiation, please refer to Figure 6 These results demonstrate that the therapeutic devices and methods of the present invention are effective in the treatment of gout.

[0046] The above descriptions are merely embodiments of the present invention and are not intended to limit the patent scope of the present invention. Any equivalent structure or equivalent process transformation made using the contents of the present invention specification and drawings, or directly or indirectly applied in other related technical fields, are also included in the patent protection scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. An ultrasonic treatment device, comprising a host (1) and a treatment patch (2), wherein the host comprises a power supply (101), a main controller (102), an input panel (103) and an ultrasonic generator (104), and the treatment patch comprises a substrate (201) and an ultrasonic probe (202); the main controller is connected to the power supply, the input panel and the ultrasonic generator respectively, the ultrasonic generator is connected to the ultrasonic probe, and the ultrasonic probe is attached to the substrate; characterized in that The number of the therapeutic patches is one or more, and each therapeutic patch contains one or more ultrasound probes; when a single therapeutic patch has multiple ultrasound probes, the ultrasound probes are arranged in an array on the substrate; The ultrasonic treatment device is used to treat gout and relieve pain; The ultrasonic power transmitted by the ultrasonic probe is 3-5w / cm 2 , frequency is 600KHz-2MHz; The therapeutic patch also includes a temperature sensor, which is connected to the main controller, is controlled by the main controller and feeds back a temperature signal to the main controller; The ultrasonic generator has two emission modes: intermittent and continuous. The intermittent time of the intermittent emission mode is 100-10000ms.

2. The ultrasonic treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The size of the ultrasound probe is 4 mm 2 -8cm 2 , thickness ≤10mm.

3. The ultrasonic treatment device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The size of the ultrasound probe is 4 mm 2 -2cm 2 .

4. The ultrasonic treatment device according to claim 2, characterized in that: The shape of the ultrasonic probe is circular.

5. The ultrasonic treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The substrate is a flexible material and comprises a fixing part which has adhesiveness or adsorption property.

6. The ultrasonic treatment device according to claim 1, wherein the power source is a DC battery, a rechargeable battery, or an external power converter, and the power supply voltage is ≤20V.

7. The ultrasonic treatment device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The host and the treatment patch are integrated into one.

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