A toe cap for treating paronychia

Abstract

The present invention relates to the technical field of medical devices, and in particular to a toe sleeve for treating paronychia, comprising a toe sleeve body sleeved on the outside of a toe, a protrusion being provided at the bottom of the toe sleeve body, the lower end of the protrusion abutting against the ground or a sole of a shoe, the upper end of the protrusion abutting against the bottom of the toe, and the contact point between the upper end of the protrusion and the toe being located between the lowest point of the toe and the interphalangeal joint, the protrusion applying a force extending upward and toward the interphalangeal joint to the bottom of the toe, so that the line of action of the force extends to the outside of the toenail of the toe. Therefore, the toe sleeve for treating paronychia of the present invention uses the principle of biomechanics to set the protrusion at the bottom of the toe sleeve body, so as to change the stress point of the affected toe when the patient walks, so that the toenail part of the affected toe is supported by the protrusion and is in a naturally raised state, and the stress point is moved from the toenail part to the back of the toenail, so as to avoid the pain of the toenail being compressed when the patient walks, and to facilitate the patient to walk in slippers during the rehabilitation process.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to the technical field of medical devices, and in particular to a toe sleeve for treating paronychia. Background Art

[0002] Paronychia is an inflammation of the nail groove tissue on both sides of the toenail caused by bacteria invading the subcutaneous tissue through tiny breaks in the skin around the nail due to various factors and multiplying. The disease is accompanied by inflammatory exudation and hyperplasia of granulation tissue. It is a common surgical disease, usually manifested as redness, swelling and pain in the affected area. The age of the affected population ranges from infants to the elderly, and is most common in adolescents. Paronychia often occurs on the big toe, which can make the patient unable to carry out many daily activities, affecting their study, work and life. When it develops to a certain extent, it can cause changes in the nail plate, causing unbearable pain and even affecting normal walking.

[0003] At present, most western medicine uses surgical nail extraction to treat ingrown nail paronychia, which has a high risk of infection in the patient's recovery process after surgery, and patients often feel unbearable pain before and after nail extraction, affecting normal life and walking, and bringing inconvenience to patients. There are also toe correction stickers and orthotics designed for the convenience of patients and to relieve patients' pain on the market, but they cannot effectively meet the purpose of alleviating patients' walking pain and facilitating them to walk and wear shoes normally while being treated. At present, the cause of traditional Chinese medicine is booming, and Chinese medicine dressings also have a good therapeutic effect on paronychia, which plays an important role in postoperative care, infection prevention, and recovery assistance for paronychia. If Chinese medicine is made into a paste and attached to gauze, and the wound is covered with this Chinese medicine dressing, it not only exerts the pharmacological effect of the drug, but also can create a moist, hypoxic healing environment for the wound. A moist environment can accelerate the migration of epidermal cells, promote the release of growth factors, stimulate cell proliferation, enhance the function of white blood cells, and effectively isolate the invasion of external bacteria to prevent the spread of bacteria in infected wounds. A hypoxic or relatively hypoxic, slightly acidic environment can inhibit the growth of bacteria in the wound, promote the growth of fibroblasts, stimulate capillary proliferation, and promote the growth of granulation tissue, which is more conducive to wound repair. A moist environment can also reduce the adhesion between the dressing and the wound, prevent the death and exposure of wound nerve endings in the isotonic wound exudate, and reduce pain and re-injury during dressing changes.

[0004] The toe sleeve for treating paronychia disclosed in the Chinese invention patent with the authorization announcement number CN217246231 U has a drug storage bag that fixes the therapeutic drug through a porous elastic material. When the toe sleeve body is put on the big toe, the drug powder for treating paronychia is filled in the porous structure of the drug storage bag and can be slowly released to achieve a long-term bactericidal and anti-inflammatory effect, and the effect of treating paronychia is good. However, after the patient wears the above-mentioned toe sleeve, when the patient walks, the lowest point of the toe ball needs to bear a vertical upward force, and the line of action of the above-mentioned force extends to the middle of the toenail, which will cause the toenail to be compressed and painful, which is not conducive to the patient's walking during the recovery process. Summary of the invention

[0005] The technical problem to be solved by the present invention is: with the existing toe sleeves for treating paronychia, when the patient walks, the lowest point of the toe needs to bear a vertical upward working force, and the line of action of the above force extends to the middle part of the toenail, which will cause pressure and pain on the toenail, and is not conducive to the patient's walking during the recovery process.

[0006] In order to solve the above technical problems, the present invention provides a toe cover for treating paronychia, comprising a toe cover body mounted on the outside of the toe, a raised portion being provided at the bottom of the toe cover body, the lower end of the raised portion being in contact with the ground or the sole, the upper end of the raised portion being in contact with the bottom of the toe, and the contact point between the upper end of the raised portion and the toe being located between the lowest point of the toe and the interphalangeal joint, the raised portion applying a force to the bottom of the toe extending upward and toward the interphalangeal joint, and the line of action of the force extending to the outside of the nail of the toe.

[0007] As a preferred solution, a plurality of ventilation holes are provided at intervals around the circumference of the raised portion at the bottom of the toe cover body.

[0008] As a preferred solution, the toe cover body comprises a base and a flexible belt, the middle part of the base is provided with a receiving groove for placing the lower part of the toe, and the protrusion is arranged at the middle part of the bottom of the receiving groove;

[0009] The first end of the flexible belt is fixedly connected to one side of the accommodating groove, the second end of the flexible belt is detachably connected to the other side of the accommodating groove, and a medicine patch that fits the toenail is provided in the middle of the flexible belt.

[0010] As a preferred solution, the flexible belt includes a shaping strip embedded in the flexible belt or fixed on the outside of the flexible belt, and the shaping strip is arranged along the length direction of the flexible belt.

[0011] As a preferred solution, the second end of the flexible belt is bonded to the other side of the accommodating groove.

[0012] As a preferred solution, the flexible belt includes a first sweat-absorbing layer and an elastic anti-collision layer which are arranged in sequence from the inside to the outside.

[0013] As a preferred solution, the flexible belt includes a filter layer arranged between the first sweat-absorbing layer and the elastic anti-collision layer.

[0014] As a preferred solution, the flexible belt includes a first activated carbon layer arranged between the filter layer and the elastic anti-collision layer.

[0015] As a preferred solution, the elastic anti-collision layer is sponge.

[0016] As a preferred solution, the base includes a second sweat-absorbing layer, a second activated carbon layer and a shock-absorbing layer which are arranged in sequence from the inside to the outside.

[0017] Compared with the prior art, the present invention has the following beneficial effects:

[0018] The toe sleeve for treating paronychia of the present invention comprises a toe sleeve body sleeved on the outer side of the toe, a raised portion is provided at the bottom of the toe sleeve body, the lower end of the raised portion abuts against the ground or the sole of a shoe, the upper end of the raised portion abuts against the bottom of the toe, and the contact point between the upper end of the raised portion and the toe is located between the lowest point of the toe and the interphalangeal joint, the raised portion applies a force extending upward and toward the interphalangeal joint to the bottom of the toe, so that the line of action of the force extends to the outer side of the toenail of the toe, thereby avoiding the pain of the toenail being compressed when the patient walks, and facilitating the patient to walk during the rehabilitation process. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0019] Figure 1 It is an axonometric view of a toe sleeve for treating paronychia of the present invention;

[0020] Figure 2 A side view of a toe sleeve for treating paronychia according to the present invention;

[0021] Figure 3 A schematic diagram of a toe cover for treating paronychia of the present invention being worn on a toe;

[0022] Figure 4 It is a schematic diagram of the force on the toes wearing the toe sleeve for treating paronychia of the present invention;

[0023] Figure 5 Schematic diagram of the composition of the flexible belt;

[0024] Figure 6 The following is a schematic diagram of the base composition;

[0025] In the figure, 1. toe cover body; 11. base; 111. raised part; 112. air vent; 113. second sweat-absorbing layer; 114. second activated carbon layer; 115. shock-absorbing layer; 12. flexible belt; 121. medicine patch; 122. shaping strip; 123. adhesive strip; 124. first sweat-absorbing layer; 125. elastic anti-collision layer; 126. filter layer; 127. first activated carbon layer; 2. toes. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0026] The specific implementation of the present invention is further described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings and examples. The following examples are used to illustrate the present invention, but are not intended to limit the scope of the present invention.

[0027] In the description of the present invention, it should be understood that the orientation or positional relationship indicated by the terms "upper", "lower", "left", "right", "top", "bottom", etc. is based on the orientation or positional relationship shown in the accompanying drawings, and is only for the convenience of describing the present invention and simplifying the description, rather than indicating or implying that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation of the present invention. It should be understood that the terms "first", "second", etc. are used in the present invention to describe various information, but such information should not be limited to these terms, which are only used to distinguish the same type of information from each other. For example, without departing from the scope of the present invention, the "first" information may also be referred to as the "second" information, and similarly, the "second" information may also be referred to as the "first" information.

[0028] like Figures 1 to 4 As shown, the toe sleeve for treating paronychia of the present invention comprises a toe sleeve body 1 which is sleeved on the outer side of the toe 2, a protrusion 111 is provided at the bottom of the toe sleeve body 1, the lower end of the protrusion 111 abuts against the ground or the sole of the shoe, the upper end of the protrusion 111 abuts against the bottom of the toe 2, and the contact point between the upper end of the protrusion 111 and the toe 2 is located between the lowest point of the toe 2 and the interphalangeal joint, the protrusion 111 applies a force extending upward and toward the interphalangeal joint to the bottom of the toe 2, and the line of action of the force extends to the outer side of the nail of the toe 2; therefore, the toe sleeve for treating paronychia of the present invention uses the principle of biomechanics to set the protrusion at the bottom of the toe sleeve body, change the force point of the affected toe when the patient walks, make the nail part of the affected toe supported by the protrusion and in a naturally raised state, move the force point from the nail part to the back of the nail, avoid the pain of the nail being compressed when the patient walks, and facilitate the patient to walk in slippers during the rehabilitation process.

[0029] The bottom of the toe cover body 1 is provided with a plurality of ventilation holes 112 at intervals around the circumference of the raised portion 111. The provision of the ventilation holes 112 can prevent the affected toe from being stuffy due to poor air permeability.

[0030] In this embodiment, the toe cover body 1 includes a base 11 and a flexible belt 12. The middle part of the base 11 is provided with a receiving groove matching the bottom of the toe 2, and the protrusion 111 is arranged in the middle part of the groove bottom of the receiving groove; the first end of the flexible belt 12 is fixedly connected to one side of the receiving groove, and the second end of the flexible belt 12 is detachably connected to the other side of the receiving groove. The middle part of the flexible belt 12 is provided with a medicine patch 121 that fits the toenail. Specifically, the receiving groove is an arc-shaped hollow quarter ellipsoid that fits the shape of the toe. The receiving groove is used to prevent the lower half of the affected toe. The toe cover body is set to a semi-open type, so that the medicine patch layer 121 can better fit the patient's nail groove and wound surface, which is convenient for patients with different toe shapes and sizes to use.

[0031] Furthermore, the flexible belt 12 includes a shaping strip 122 embedded in the flexible belt 12 or fixed on the outside of the flexible belt 12, and the shaping strip 122 is arranged along the length direction of the flexible belt 12. Specifically, in this embodiment, the shaping strip is an aluminum strip, which has good plasticity. The patient can press and fold it, which is convenient for the patient to adjust the dressing to better fit the wound or affected area according to his own nail type. Reduce the gap between the nail groove and the medicine patch caused by the toe cover body surrounding the toe. In other embodiments of the present invention, the shaping strip can be a metal material with good plasticity such as a copper strip or copper wire.

[0032] In order to facilitate the connection of the second end of the flexible belt 12 to the base 11, the second end of the flexible belt 12 is bonded to the other side of the receiving groove. The bonding method can also facilitate the adjustment of the connection point between the second end of the flexible belt 12 and the base, so that the patient can wrap and fit according to their own situation, which is more convenient for the patient to attach the dressing to the nail surface completely according to their own situation. In this embodiment, the second end of the flexible belt 2 is connected to the adhesive strip 123. In other embodiments of the present invention, the adhesive strip can be fixed on the inner side of the flexible belt 2. The adhesive surface of the adhesive strip 123 is provided with a release film to prevent the adhesive from losing its stickiness due to contact with the outside world. The release film needs to be torn off before use.

[0033] In this embodiment, the flexible belt 12 includes a first sweat-absorbing layer 124 and an elastic anti-collision layer 125 arranged in sequence from the inside to the outside. Specifically, the elastic anti-collision layer 125 is a sponge, and a thin layer of sponge is arranged on the outer layer of the flexible belt 12, which has a surrounding protection effect, so that the toes are in a soft and comfortable environment, reducing the pain and discomfort caused by the bumps of the affected toes during walking. The shaping strip is arranged on the outside of the sponge anti-collision layer or sandwiched in the sponge anti-collision layer. The first sweat-absorbing layer is a cotton layer, which is used to buffer the decompression and absorb sweat. In addition, if the liquid medicine leaks out due to squeezing, it will also be absorbed by this layer of cotton layer, achieving a dry effect, and will not contaminate the patient's socks. At the same time, it also reduces the risk of bacterial growth and reduces secondary infection.

[0034] Furthermore, the flexible belt 12 includes a filter layer 126 disposed between the first sweat-absorbing layer 124 and the elastic anti-collision layer 125. Specifically, the filter layer 126 includes a waterproof non-woven fabric, a polypropylene melt-blown gauze treated with electret and a common non-woven fabric, which has the effect of isolating the affected area from the outside world and isolating impurities and germs. The filter layer material itself has good air permeability and can also absorb foot sweat to achieve dryness and dehumidification, reducing the risk of secondary infection.

[0035] The flexible belt 12 includes a first activated carbon layer 127 disposed between the filter layer 126 and the elastic anti-collision layer 125. The first activated carbon layer 127 can absorb odors and remove irritating odors that may be emitted during the treatment of the patch and the affected toe, thereby preventing the odors from affecting the patient's normal life.

[0036] In this embodiment, the base 11 includes a second sweat-absorbing layer 113, a second activated carbon layer 114 and a shock-absorbing layer 115, which are arranged from the inside to the outside. Specifically, the second sweat-absorbing layer 113 is mainly composed of medical cotton, which further enhances the shock-absorbing effect and can absorb sweat, so that the affected toe is in a softer and more comfortable environment; the second activated carbon layer 114 can absorb odors, remove the irritating odors that may be emitted during the treatment of the patch and the affected toe, and avoid it affecting the patient's normal life; the shock-absorbing layer 15 uses a light and elastic shock-absorbing EVA material, which not only protects the affected toe, but also reduces the pain caused by the reaction force and bumps on the affected toe during walking, and avoids bleeding and pus caused by squeezing during walking. The arc-shaped thickening is designed at the bottom of the shock-absorbing layer, so that the front end of the affected toe is passively and naturally raised, and the force point of the affected toe is moved backward, further reducing the force on the front end of the affected toe during walking.

[0037] In this embodiment, the medicine patch can be designed with different toe cover medication formulas according to the different stages of paronychia and the dry and wet nature of the disease, and made into a Chinese medicine ointment, which is placed on the middle surface of the flexible belt. The shape of the medicine patch is square, slightly larger than the area of ​​a general toenail, and can fully cover the affected area. The outer side of the medicine patch is covered by a flexible belt to extend its service life. A release film is adsorbed on the inner side of the medicine patch, and the patient can tear off the release film before use.

[0038] The toe sleeve for treating paronychia of the present invention is a disposable product, and the medicine patch is a traditional Chinese medicine dressing. The medicine patch can be changed once a day or once every half a day, and the patient does not need to change the dressing frequently. If the patient feels uncomfortable during use or has other adverse reactions, they can be discovered and treated in time.

[0039] In this embodiment, the patch is designed with different medication formulas according to different stages of paronychia. Specifically, during the red and swollen stage: apply golden ointment externally, in which Radix Trichosanthis and Radix Rhizoma Rhei clear away heat, detoxify, reduce swelling and disperse blood stasis; Cortex Magnoliae Bark, Curcuma Longa, Radix Angelicae Dahuricae promote blood circulation and dissipate blood stasis, promote qi circulation and relieve pain; Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, Atractylodes Rhizoma, Arisaema Cum Atractylodis Macrocephalae, and Herba Haezi can reduce swelling and dampness, remove toxic substances, dissipate stagnation and relieve pain. The combination of these medicines can play the role of detoxification, clearing away heat, dissipating stagnation, promoting qi circulation and blood circulation, reducing swelling and relieving pain, and can be used for the red and swollen stage of paronychia. Rhubarb, Curcuma Longa, Radix Angelicae Dahuricae are 12.5% ​​each, Arisaema Cum Atractylodes, Pericarpium Citri Reticulatae, Atractylodes Rhizoma, Cortex Magnoliae Bark, and Radix Glycyrrhizae are 6.25% each, and Radix Trichosanthis Radix 31.25% are used as the ratio, and the formula is prepared, ground into powder, and then mixed with vaseline into a paste, and the total amount of Chinese medicine ointment used for each toe cover is 3g. During the purulent stage: apply Andrographis paste externally. Andrographis paste in the prescription can clear away heat and dampness, cool blood and reduce swelling, purge fire and detoxify; Sophora flavescens can remove wind and remove toxins, reduce swelling and discharge pus; Astragalus membranaceus can replenish qi and can also support toxins, promote tissue regeneration and heal sores; Borneol can reduce swelling and relieve pain and can also be used as an antiseptic. The combination of these medicines can detoxify, support pus, remove toxins and promote dampness, and is suitable for the purulent stage of paronychia. The prescription is prepared with 44.89% of Andrographis flavescens, 7.85% of Sophora flavescens, 47.13% of Astragalus membranaceus and 0.13% of Borneol as the proportion, grind into powder, and then mix with vaseline to form a paste. The total amount of Chinese medicine paste used for each toe sleeve is 3g. During the purulent stage: apply the blood circulation and swelling-removing paste externally. The peach kernel, safflower, frankincense and myrrh in the prescription can promote blood circulation and remove blood stasis, and new flesh will grow when blood stasis is removed; Scutellaria baicalensis and Coptis chinensis can reduce swelling and relieve pain; Angelica dahurica can regulate qi and relieve pain, and qi circulation will promote blood circulation, improving local microcirculation; Light powder can remove rot and promote tissue regeneration. The combination of these medicines can reduce swelling, activate blood circulation, dissipate blood stasis and promote qi circulation, remove blood stasis and promote tissue regeneration, and cure paronychia. It can be used in the ulcerated stage. Peach kernel, safflower, frankincense, myrrh, angelica dahurica, scutellaria baicalensis, coptis root 13.63% each, calomel 4.59% as the proportion, prepare a prescription, grind into powder, and then mix with vaseline to make a paste. Each toe cap is equipped with 3g of Chinese medicine paste.

[0040] In summary, the toe sleeve for treating paronychia of the present invention comprises a toe sleeve body 1 which is sleeved on the outer side of the toe 2, a raised portion 111 is provided at the bottom of the toe sleeve body 1, the lower end of the raised portion 111 abuts against the ground or the sole of the shoe, the upper end of the raised portion 111 abuts against the bottom of the toe 2, and the contact point between the upper end of the raised portion 111 and the toe 2 is located between the lowest point of the toe 2 and the interphalangeal joint, the raised portion 111 applies a force extending upward and toward the interphalangeal joint to the bottom of the toe 2, and the line of action of the force extends to the outer side of the nail of the toe 2; therefore, the toe sleeve for treating paronychia of the present invention uses the principle of biomechanics to set a raised portion at the bottom of the toe sleeve body, changes the stress point of the affected toe when the patient walks, makes the nail part of the affected toe supported by the raised portion and in a naturally raised state, and moves the stress point from the nail part to the back of the nail, thereby avoiding the pain of the nail being compressed when the patient walks, and facilitating the patient to walk in slippers during the rehabilitation process.

[0041] The above is only a preferred embodiment of the present invention. It should be pointed out that for ordinary technicians in this technical field, several improvements and substitutions can be made without departing from the technical principles of the present invention. These improvements and substitutions should also be regarded as the scope of protection of the present invention.

Claims

1. A toe sleeve for treating paronychia, It is characterized in that The invention comprises a toe cover body (1) which is sleeved on the outside of a toe (2); a protrusion (111) is provided at the bottom of the toe cover body (1); the lower end of the protrusion (111) abuts against the ground or the sole of a shoe; the upper end of the protrusion (111) abuts against the bottom of the toe (2); and the contact point between the upper end of the protrusion (111) and the toe (2) is located between the lowest point of the toe (2) and the interphalangeal joint; the protrusion (111) applies a force to the bottom of the toe (2). The toe cover body (1) is provided with a plurality of air holes (112) at intervals around the circumference of the raised portion (111); the toe cover body (1) comprises a base (11) and a flexible belt (12); a receiving groove for accommodating the lower part of the toe (2) is provided in the middle of the base (11); and the raised portion (111) is arranged in the middle of the bottom of the receiving groove; The first end of the flexible belt (12) is fixedly connected to one side of the accommodating groove, and the second end of the flexible belt (12) is detachably connected to the other side of the accommodating groove. A medicine patch (121) that fits the toenail is provided in the middle of the flexible belt (12).

2. The toe sleeve for treating paronychia according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The flexible belt (12) comprises a shaping strip (122) embedded in the flexible belt (12) or fixed on the outside of the flexible belt (12), and the shaping strip (122) is arranged along the length direction of the flexible belt (12).

3. The toe sleeve for treating paronychia according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The second end of the flexible belt (12) is bonded to the other side of the accommodating groove.

4. The toe sleeve for treating paronychia according to claim 1, It is characterized in that The flexible belt (12) comprises a first sweat-absorbing layer (124) and an elastic anti-collision layer (125) which are arranged in sequence from the inside to the outside.

5. The toe sleeve for treating paronychia according to claim 4, It is characterized in that The flexible belt (12) comprises a filter layer (126) arranged between the first sweat-absorbing layer (124) and the elastic anti-collision layer (125).

6. The toe sleeve for treating paronychia according to claim 5, It is characterized in that The flexible belt (12) comprises a first activated carbon layer (127) arranged between the filter layer (126) and the elastic anti-collision layer (125).

7. The toe sleeve for treating paronychia according to claim 4, It is characterized in that The elastic anti-collision layer (125) is sponge.

8. The toe sleeve for treating paronychia according to any one of claims 1 to 7, It is characterized in that The base (11) comprises a second sweat-absorbing layer (113), a second activated carbon layer (114) and a shock-absorbing layer (115) which are arranged in sequence from the inside to the outside.

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