Magnetic Diffusional Patch for Non-Invasive Disc Herniation Treatment
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current treatments for lumbar disc herniation and sports injuries are inadequate, as they often require prolonged recovery times, risk complications, and do not effectively address the underlying inflammatory and degenerative processes, leading to recurrence and labor loss.
Innovation Solution
A magnetic diffusional patch with a micro-sponge structure and vegetable oil formulation that provides mechanical, anti-inflammatory, and anti-edema effects through diffusion, allowing for rapid and non-invasive treatment by releasing substances that reduce pressure on the herniated disc and promote healing.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If surgical intervention is performed for lumbar disc herniation, then the herniated disc is removed or repaired, but the patient faces anesthesia risks, operation complications, and prolonged absence from work
Solution Approach 1:
The patent replaces the mechanical surgical intervention system with a chemical diffusion-based treatment system. The magnetic diffusional patch uses controlled diffusion of therapeutic substances through a magnetic gel matrix to treat disc herniation non-invasively, eliminating the need for surgical mechanical removal or repair of the herniated disc while maintaining treatment effectiveness
Solution Approach 2:
The patent introduces a magnetic diffusional patch as an intermediary delivery system that transports therapeutic substances directly to the herniated disc site through diffusion. This intermediary approach allows treatment without direct surgical contact, reducing anesthesia risks and operation complications while maintaining reliability
2Object-affected harmful factors
If conservative treatment methods are used, then the patient avoids surgical risks, but the treatment requires prolonged bed rest and extended recovery time
Solution Approach 1:
The patent implements continuous therapeutic action through the magnetic diffusional patch, which continuously releases therapeutic substances via diffusion over an extended period. This continuous delivery mechanism provides sustained treatment effect without requiring prolonged bed rest, enabling patients to maintain normal activities while achieving effective treatment outcomes
Solution Approach 2:
The patent changes the treatment parameters from passive conservative management to active controlled diffusion delivery. By adjusting the diffusion rate, magnetic field strength, and substance concentration in the patch, the treatment achieves rapid effectiveness while minimizing recovery time and labor loss
3Ease of operation
If traditional patch formulations are used, then the application is simple, but the penetration depth and mechanical effect on the herniated disc are insufficient
Solution Approach 1:
The patent employs a porous magnetic gel structure in the patch formulation that enhances the penetration speed of therapeutic substances through the skin and into the herniated disc. The porous matrix increases surface area and facilitates rapid diffusion while maintaining simple patch application, resolving the contradiction between ease of operation and penetration effectiveness
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
The patch enables rapid mechanical healing within 24 hours, reducing pain and inflammation, and supporting lymph drainage, thus offering an effective alternative to invasive treatments and minimizing labor loss.
Implementation Method 1
A magnetic diffusional patch with a micro-sponge structure and vegetable oil formulation that provides mechanical, anti-inflammatory, and anti-edema effects through diffusion
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AI summary
The invention relates to a diffusional magnetic patch, which is a medical device for application in the treatment of disc hernia and sports injuries, comprising a special formulation that acts mechanically with diffusional effect.