Ankle disease monitoring wearable equipment with pressure sensor equipment

Abstract

The utility model provides an ankle disease monitoring wearable device with pressure sensor equipment, which is characterized in that the pressure sensors are distributed in the sole and instep areas and specifically comprise 10 loci of the sole and 6 loci of the instep, and the pressure sensors are connected with the wireless signal transmission equipment through 16 pressure sensors, a digital signal processor and the wireless signal transmission equipment. The device can detect the pressure of each part of an ankle in real time, transmits the pressure to a cloud server through a wireless signal, helps medical personnel to monitor the pressure change of the ankle in real time and reflect the condition of the ankle, has real-time monitoring and alarming functions, and comprises a monitoring sock, a wireless communication module and a wireless communication module, a foot sole detection area corresponding to the front side of the monitoring sock is divided into an I PJ interphalangeal joint area and an MPJ metatarsophalangeal joint area, and the I PJ interphalangeal joint area is provided with a hallux interphalangeal joint sensor and a little toe sensor.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of medical devices, and in particular to a wearable device for monitoring foot and ankle diseases with a pressure sensor device. Background Art

[0002] Foot and ankle diseases include a range of conditions that affect the foot and ankle, including ankle deformities, ankle fractures, and ankle sports injuries; common ones include hallux valgus, flat feet, high arches, and ankle instability. These diseases may be caused by trauma, overuse, degenerative changes, or chronic diseases. Symptoms typically include pain, swelling, stiffness, limited mobility, and deformity. Treatments vary depending on the type and severity of the disease and may include rest, ice, physical therapy, medication, and surgery. Foot and ankle diseases are common diseases of the musculoskeletal system, and timely diagnosis and treatment are crucial to avoiding long-term complications and restoring normal mobility.

[0003] In existing technologies, X-ray examinations are widely used in the diagnosis, monitoring and prognosis prediction of patients with foot and ankle diseases. However, due to the limitations of X-ray equipment, it is difficult to monitor the patient's condition. Studies have shown that foot and ankle pressure is a good indicator for dynamically recording the occurrence and development of foot and ankle diseases. At the same time, wearable devices such as insoles and orthopedic shoes are the main conservative treatments for foot and ankle diseases. They can support and fix the patient's foot and thus improve the condition of the disease.

[0004] Existing wearable devices for foot and ankle diseases are unable to monitor foot and ankle pressure, which is not conducive to medical staff's assessment of patient condition changes or postoperative rehabilitation effects, and affects disease recovery. Utility Model Content

[0005] In response to the defects in the existing technology, the purpose of this utility model is to provide a wearable pressure monitoring socks with 16 pressure sensors, which analyzes the pressure data through a digital signal processor and wireless signal transmission equipment and uploads it to a cloud server, helping medical staff to monitor the pressure changes of the foot and ankle in real time and reflect the condition of the foot and ankle: Therefore, a wearable device for monitoring foot and ankle diseases with a pressure sensor device is proposed.

[0006] In order to achieve the above objectives, the present invention provides:

[0007] A wearable device for monitoring foot and ankle diseases with a pressure sensor device includes a monitoring sock. The front side of the monitoring sock corresponds to a sole detection area divided into an IPJ interphalangeal joint area and an MPJ metatarsophalangeal joint area. The IPJ interphalangeal joint area is provided with a big toe interphalangeal joint sensor and a little toe sensor. The MPJ metatarsophalangeal joint area is provided with a first metatarsophalangeal joint sensor, a second metatarsophalangeal joint sensor, a third metatarsophalangeal joint sensor, a fourth metatarsophalangeal joint sensor, and a fifth metatarsophalangeal joint sensor. The middle of the monitoring sock is provided with a midfoot sensor corresponding to the midfoot. The heel of the monitoring sock is provided with a medial heel sensor and a lateral heel sensor. The monitoring sock is provided with a lateral calcaneal sensor, a medial calcaneal sensor, a fifth metatarsal base sensor, a second metatarsal base sensor, a medial cuneiform sensor, and a dorsal first metatarsophalangeal joint sensor corresponding to the dorsum of the foot. The full name of IPJ is Interphalangeal Joint.

[0008] Preferably, the number of sensors arranged on the inner side of the monitoring socks is 16, and all 16 sensors are pressure sensors.

[0009] Preferably, an electronic control component is provided on the outside of the monitoring socks, and the electronic control component includes a digital signal processor, a wireless signal transmitter, and a power supply. The digital signal processor, the wireless signal transmitter, and the power supply are electrically connected. The wireless signal transmitter is wirelessly connected to a cloud server for wirelessly transmitting processed data to the cloud server.

[0010] Preferably, the digital signal processor is connected to a sensor and is used to receive and process data collected by the pressure sensor.

[0011] Preferably, conductive wires are woven on the inside of the monitoring socks to connect various electronic components and ensure the transmission of data and power.

[0012] Compared with the prior art, the advantages of the present invention are:

[0013] The pressure sensors of this utility model are distributed in the sole and instep areas, specifically including 10 sites on the sole and 6 sites on the instep. Through 16 pressure sensors, a digital signal processor and a wireless signal transmission device, the device can detect the pressure of various parts of the foot and ankle in real time, and transmit the signal to the cloud server via wireless signals, helping medical staff to monitor the changes in foot and ankle pressure in real time, reflecting the condition of the foot and ankle, and having real-time monitoring and alarm functions. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0014] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the internal structure of the monitoring socks corresponding to the sole detection area;

[0015] Figure 2 This is a schematic diagram of the right side structure of the monitoring socks corresponding to the instep detection area;

[0016] Figure 3 This is a schematic diagram of the left-side structure of the monitoring socks corresponding to the instep detection area;

[0017] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of the front view structure of the monitoring socks designed in this paper, corresponding to the dorsum detection area.

[0018] In the figure: 1. Monitoring socks; 2. IPJ interphalangeal joint area; 21. Big toe interphalangeal joint sensor; 22. Little toe sensor; 3. MPJ metatarsophalangeal joint area; 31. First metatarsophalangeal joint sensor; 32. Second metatarsophalangeal joint sensor; 33. Third metatarsophalangeal joint sensor; 34. Fourth metatarsophalangeal joint sensor; 35. Fifth metatarsophalangeal joint sensor; 4. Medial heel sensor; 5. Lateral heel sensor; 6. Lateral calcaneal sensor; 7. Medial calcaneal sensor; 8. Fifth metatarsal base sensor; 9. Second metatarsal base sensor; 10. Medial cuneiform sensor; 11. First metatarsophalangeal joint dorsal sensor; 12. Midfoot sensor; 13. Electronic control component. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0019] The embodiments of the present invention are further described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0020] See also Figure 1-4 As shown, a wearable device for monitoring foot and ankle diseases with a pressure sensor device includes a monitoring sock 1. The front side of the monitoring sock 1 corresponds to the sole detection area of ​​the foot, which is divided into an IPJ interphalangeal joint area 2 and an MPJ metatarsophalangeal joint area 3. The IPJ interphalangeal joint area 2 is provided with a big toe interphalangeal joint sensor 21 and a little toe sensor 22. The MPJ metatarsophalangeal joint area 3 is provided with a first metatarsophalangeal joint sensor 31, a second metatarsophalangeal joint sensor 32, a third metatarsophalangeal joint sensor 33, a fourth metatarsophalangeal joint sensor 34, and a fifth metatarsophalangeal joint sensor 35. The middle of the monitoring sock 1 is provided with a midfoot sensor 12, and the heel of the monitoring sock 1 is provided with an inner heel sensor 4 and an outer heel sensor 5.

[0021] In this embodiment, the monitoring sock 1 is provided with six points corresponding to the dorsum of the foot, including: a lateral calcaneal sensor 6, a medial calcaneal sensor 7, a fifth metatarsal base sensor 8, a second metatarsal base sensor 9, a medial cuneiform sensor 10, and a dorsal sensor 11 of the first metatarsophalangeal joint.

[0022] In this embodiment, the number of sensors arranged on the inner side of the monitoring sock 1 is 16, and all of the 16 sensors are pressure sensors, which are specifically distributed on the sole and instep of the foot.

[0023] In this embodiment, an electronic control component 13 is provided on the outside of the monitoring socks 1. The electronic control component 13 includes a digital signal processor, a wireless signal transmitter, and a power supply. The digital signal processor, the wireless signal transmitter, and the power supply are electrically connected. The wireless signal transmitter is wirelessly connected to a cloud server for wirelessly transmitting processed data to the cloud server.

[0024] In this embodiment, the digital signal processor is connected to 16 sensors and is used to receive and process data collected by the pressure sensors.

[0025] In this embodiment, conductive wires are woven on the inside of the monitoring socks 1 to connect various electronic components and ensure the transmission of data and power.

[0026] The working principle is that 16 sensors are used to detect pressure in various parts of the foot and ankle, and the pressure signals are transmitted to the digital signal processor through a braided conductive thread. The digital signal processor receives the data from the pressure sensor, processes the data, extracts the effective pressure information, and sends the processed data to the cloud server via a wireless signal transmission device. The cloud server stores and analyzes the received data, generates a foot and ankle pressure distribution map, and sends an alarm to medical staff when the pressure is abnormal.

[0027] The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned optimal implementation mode. Anyone can derive other forms of products under the inspiration of the present invention. However, no matter what changes are made in the shape or structure, any product with the same or similar technical solutions as the present invention is within the scope of protection.

Claims

1. A wearable device for monitoring foot and ankle diseases with a pressure sensor device, comprising a monitoring sock (1), characterized in that: The plantar detection area corresponding to the front side of the monitoring sock (1) is divided into an IPJ interphalangeal joint area (2) and an MPJ metatarsophalangeal joint area (3), wherein the IPJ interphalangeal joint area (2) is provided with a big toe interphalangeal joint sensor (21) and a little toe sensor (22), and the MPJ metatarsophalangeal joint area (3) is provided with a first metatarsophalangeal joint sensor (31), a second metatarsophalangeal joint sensor (32), a third metatarsophalangeal joint sensor (33), a fourth metatarsophalangeal joint sensor (34), a fifth metatarsophalangeal joint sensor (35), and a fifth metatarsophalangeal joint sensor (36). The monitoring sock (35) is provided with a midfoot sensor (12) at the middle of the monitoring sock (1) corresponding to the midfoot, the monitoring sock (1) is provided with an inner heel sensor (4) and an outer heel sensor (5) at the heel, and the monitoring sock (1) is provided with a calcaneal lateral sensor (6), a calcaneal medial sensor (7), a fifth metatarsal base sensor (8), a second metatarsal base sensor (9), a medial cuneiform sensor (10), and a first metatarsophalangeal joint dorsal sensor (11) corresponding to the dorsum of the foot.

2. A wearable device for monitoring foot and ankle diseases with a pressure sensor device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The number of sensors arranged on the inner side of the monitoring socks (1) is 16, and all of the 16 sensors are pressure sensors.

3. The wearable device for monitoring foot and ankle diseases with a pressure sensor device according to claim 1, characterized in that: An electric control component (13) is provided on the outside of the monitoring sock (1), and the electric control component (13) includes a digital signal processor, a wireless signal transmitter, and a power supply. The digital signal processor, the wireless signal transmitter, and the power supply are electrically connected, and the wireless signal transmitter is wirelessly connected to a cloud server.

4. A wearable device for monitoring foot and ankle diseases with a pressure sensor device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The digital signal processor is connected to the 16 sensors and is used to receive and process data collected by the pressure sensors.

5. The wearable device for monitoring foot and ankle diseases with a pressure sensor device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Conductive threads are woven into the inner side of the monitoring socks (1) for connecting various electronic components.

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