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    • 专利摘要:
    Posttraumatic immobilization device and procedure for its manufacture. The device comprises an architectural form, rounded geometry, consisting of at least two rigid pieces (1a, 1b), complementary, as a mesh (11) that define concave cavities and comprising: curved ends (12) of unión, and fasteners provided with reliefs (13) coupling elastic toric rings (2) that establish the tightness of the parts (1a, 1b) rigid with each other. The invention includes a method for manufacturing said device. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)
    公开号:ES2585265A1
    申请号:ES201630303
    申请日:2016-03-15
    公开日:2016-10-04
    发明作者:Ricardo VEIGA RIVERO；Jordi TURA CEIDE
    申请人:Xkelet Easylife S L；Xkelet Easylife SL；
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    专利说明:

    Posttraumatic immobilization device and procedure for its manufacture. Object of the invention.
    The present invention relates to a posttraumatic immobilization device that has a structure suitable for limiting the displacement of an injured bone or joint. This device, obtained by means of 3D printing, allows to keep a still area of the body for a certain period of time and maintain the alignment of the bone segments favoring consolidation.
    This invention also includes a method for manufacturing the device in question and in particular a protocol for the acquisition of anthropometric data of the patient in question and the automatic adaptation of the posttraumatic immobilization device. Background of the invention
    Currently, different procedures and materials are used to keep an area of the body immobilized for a certain period of time and maintain the alignment of the bone segments; Among those that stand out:
    • Plaster grout: corresponds to a technique already abandoned in almost all medical centers. As circumstances or places that make its use mandatory may be described, it is described: orthopedic plaster powder and warm water are mixed in equal parts. In the resulting slurry, orthopedic lining bandages are wet completely. The mesh of the bandage imprisons the plaster grout. With this bandage, soaked in plaster, the bandage is placed and the splint is made, depending on the circumstance. The use of hotter water or the addition of alum or common salt accelerates the setting process.
    • Plaster bandages made in the service: it is also a procedure already in extinction for economic reasons, of comfort and, difficulty in its preparation. Bandages of orthopedic linon, of the chosen width, are passed through a mass of powdered plaster. A good portion of plaster dust is trapped in the mesh of the linon fabric and the bandage is made with it. This should be stored in airtight tanks, to prevent the
    Plaster, a highly hygroscopic substance, absorbs water from the environment, and loses its capacity to set.
    • Plaster bandages made of industrial clothing: practically for universal use, they offer quality assurance, exact setting time, ease of storage and handling.
    • The plaster for orthopedic use, chemically corresponds to a hydrated calcium sulfate: CaSO4 · 2H2O.
    By industrial procedures it is heated to 120-130 °, thereby losing a molecule of water. This fact causes him to lose the hardness of limestone, and makes it susceptible to being pulverized.
    When the lost water molecule is recovered, either because water is added or because it is absorbed from the atmosphere (hygroscopy), it recovers the primitive hardness.
    The plastered bandage thus acquires the necessary strength to make immobilization resistant. Thus a rigid, solid, light, porous, and economically bandage is achieved within reasonable limits.
    Recently plaster substitutes have appeared, in the form of epoxy resins; on contact with water they acquire hardness and rigidity.
    • Orthosis, as defined by the ISO, is a support or other external device (device) applied to the body to modify the functional or structural aspects of the neuromusculoskeletal system.
    They can be classified into four types according to their function:
    • Stabilizers or immobilizers: they maintain a position and prevent unwanted movements, so they can be used in flaccid or spastic paralysis if the objective is to act as a support for a paralyzed segment, or to reduce joint amplitude of an inflamed and painful segment. The degree of immobilization desired varies according to the type of orthosis used. They are the most useful in the field of PA.
    • Functional: also called dynamic, since they incorporate an elastic element that allows to mobilize a segment of a paralyzed member.
    • Correctors: indicated to correct a skeletal deformity. They are more effective if used during child development.
    • Protectors: maintain the alignment of a sick or injured member.
    They are also classified, as for the limb, joint or anatomical region to which they are intended, in orthoses to:
    -extreme superior: arm, elbow, hand;-extreme inferior: foot-ankle-calf; knee; thigh-hip (splints or harnesses);Functional or adaptive foot (insole and orthopedic footwear).
    It should be noted, on the other hand, that although some documents are known in the state of the art in which alternative solutions are disclosed, at least by the applicant, none have been found that have similar technical, structural and constitutive characteristics to those who present the title that is recommended here, as claimed. Description of the invention
    The device object of the invention has constructive particulars oriented to immobilize an area of a patient's body for a predetermined period and maintain the alignment of the bone segments affected by trauma, favoring its consolidation.
    This device consists of at least two pieces or complementary structures, as a mesh, obtained by 3D printing, and have a design with rounded openings to favor the evacuation of water in case of immersion and subsequent air drying or in contact with clothes or towel;
    The openings defined in the mesh-like parts or structures are also designed for wound healing access, and treatment with electro stimulation and other recovery methods.
    Said pieces or structures are made architecturally with a non-porous and biocompatible material, suitable to provide the device with torsion and flexural rigidity, and to keep in contact with the skin.
    Another object of the invention is to provide said parts with shapes that determine a single coupling position between them and that guarantee their stability in the position of use of the device. To achieve this objective, the pieces or structures have curved connecting ends, preferably helical, which determine a single coupling position of said parts.
    Another object of the invention is to provide said parts with suitable means to establish their fixing quickly and easily in a coupling or use position. To do this, these pieces or structures have curved ends of coupling coupling elastic O-ring fasteners that establish the tightening of the rigid pieces together, retaining them in a position of use in which said parts delimit a housing for the tight hold of the body part to be immobilized.
    In the invention it is provided that the device comprises interchangeable elastic O-rings, of different elastic densities and suitable for immobilizing the pieces of the device in the position of use, or allowing a certain separation between said parts increasing the dimensions of the holding housing of the immobilized limb, in an inflammatory process of compression ischemia (ACS Acute Compartment Syndrome).
    For this purpose and in accordance with the invention, it is provided that the engagement reliefs of the elastic O-rings are delimited by channels defined on the outer surface of the pieces, opened by the curved connecting ends of said parts and of suitable dimensions to accommodate inside the corresponding elastic O-ring.
    Another object of the invention is to provide said coupling channels of the elastic O-rings in ways that allow an easily removable coupling or closing, or a closure that prevents easy access and removal of the O-ring during the time of device use
    The accommodation of the elastic O-ring in the aforementioned channels makes access to the elastic O-ring considerably difficult, making it difficult to open the device if a suitable tool for gripping and removing said elastic O-ring is not available.
    In those cases in which it is desired that the O-ring can be removed, the parts of the device comprise at a peripheral point of the channels a spherical recess forming a grip and release zone of the corresponding elastic O-ring.
    It is worth mentioning that this invention also includes a method for manufacturing the aforementioned device comprising a protocol for the acquisition of anthropometric data and adaptation of posttraumatic immobilizations.
    Said procedure comprises:
    • The acquisition of patient data through a specific computer application and with standard hardware
    • The acquisition of virtual data of the affected patient member through a specific scanning software.
    • The construction of a virtual device, through software that receives instructions via scripts without human intervention, automating the virtual device creation processes, showing the result in a virtual way in the computer application.
    • 3D printing of the real device. Description of the figures.
    To complement the description that is being made and in order to facilitate the understanding of the characteristics of the invention, a set of drawings is attached to the present specification in which, for illustrative and non-limiting purposes, the following has been represented:
    - Figure 1 shows a perspective view of an embodiment of the posttraumatic immobilization device according to the invention and an enlarged detail of the coupling area of one of the elastic O-rings of the closure.
    - Figure 2 shows a perspective view of the two parts of the device of the previous figure separated and in which the helical shape thereof can be seen.
    - Figure 3 shows an elevational view of a distal portion of the device of Figure 1 in which the fixation of the two constituent parts thereof can be seen by means of one of the elastic O-rings.
    - Figure 4 shows a top perspective view of the device of Figure 1 in which the curved connecting ends of the two pieces have been returned to facilitate observation of the helical shape thereof.
    - Figure 5a shows a perspective detail of one of the closures, provided with reliefs defined at the opposite ends of the pieces for the engagement of the elastic closing ring rings; said slightly separated pieces being represented and in this case the coupling channel of the elastic O-ring and a spherical recess for the grip and release of said elastic O-ring.
    - Figure 5b shows an elevation detail of the same detail of Figure 5a with the two parts in the coupling position and the elastic O-ring in the mounting position.
    - Figure 6 shows an elevation detail of a variant embodiment of one of the closures in which the housing channel or the elastic O-ring lack the spherical recess for its grip and release, providing a fixed closure.
    - Figures 7 to 12 show successive phases of the automatic adaptation of the posttraumatic immobilization device during the manufacture of the device of the previous figures according to the method of the invention. Preferred embodiment of the invention.
    In the example of embodiment shown in the attached figures, the device comprises two rigid pieces (1a, 1b) formed in a biocompatible material and having an architectural shape with a mesh structure (11), delimiting said pieces (1a, 1b) paths concave cavities, which, in a position of use of the device, embrace the part of the body to be immobilized as schematically represented in figure one.
    The device of the invention is designed to be able to access areas that require an electrostimulation action, being able to increase the opening of the meshes (11) during the design and processing phases of the structure without affecting the stiffness, torsion and proportion of the device.
    The aforementioned pieces (1a, 1b) have curved ends (12), in this case of helical configuration, which determine a unique coupling position thereof and which delimit a housing for the exact fastening of the body part to be immobilized .
    The pieces (1a, 1b) comprise fasteners provided with reliefs (13) for engaging elastic O-rings (2) that establish the tightening of said parts in the position of use as can be seen in the detail of the figure 3.
    As indicated, the elastic O-rings (2) responsible for stiffening the assembly and immobilizing the pieces (1a, 1b) can have different elastic densities in order to establish a strong fixation between the pieces (1a, 1b), or allow a certain separation thereof in case of inflammation of the immobilized member.
    The use of elastic O-rings of lower elastic density (Shore 40), allows separation between the parts (Fig. 5a and 5b) increasing the compartment.
    In figure 4 the device of figure 1 is shown in a rotated position highlighting the curved ends (12), in this case helical, of the parts (1a, 1b), intended to face and fix each other by means of the rings O-rings of the closures.
    In the perspective detail shown in Figure 5a, the parts (1a, 1b) have, in correspondence with the closures, tabs (14) and complementary seats (15), for their fit into the use position.
    These tabs (14) allow to orientate and position the two pieces of the device facilitating the subsequent placement of the toric.
    The reliefs (13) defined in the pieces (1a, 1b) for coupling of the elastic O-rings
    (2) are delimited by channels (16) defined on the outer surface of said pieces, opened by the curved ends (12) of joining them; said channels presenting suitable dimensions to accommodate the corresponding elastic o-ring (2) inside.
    In the exemplary embodiment shown in figures 1 to 5b, the pieces (1a, 1b) comprise at a peripheral point of the channels (16) a recess (17) of greater width than those, in this case spherical, forming of a grip and release zone of the corresponding elastic O-ring.
    These recesses (17) facilitate the opening of the closures by extracting the elastic O-ring.
    In the variant embodiment shown in Figure 6, the channels (16) lack said recess (17) so that the corresponding elastic O-ring (2) is fitted inside the channel (16) which prevents its grip and removal , providing in this case a fixed closure.
    Therefore, the recess (17) provides the closure with a "removable" character by allowing easy access and removal of the O-ring or a "fixed" character shown in Figure 6, which prevents the user from accessing the O-ring, which remains fixed during immobilization.
    In one embodiment of the invention the pieces (1a, 1b) are obtained by 3D printing with a biocompatible material P / PA2200 of porosity "0". In this specific case the pieces are made architecturally with an EOSINT P760 printer with SLS technique and standard (ISO 10993 -1).
    It is worth mentioning that the mesh (11) may have different structures (larger or smaller mesh size), depending on the area required, giving the affected member greater comfort and conditioning.
    At the time of processing it is possible to incorporate into the structure of the pieces (1a, 1b) an access window, for the application of cures (post-operative incisions) without affecting the structure, stiffness, torsion and proportion of the pieces.
    In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the method for manufacturing the device described above by 3D printing techniques comprises: a) a protocol for the acquisition of anthropometric data; b) adaptation of posttraumatic immobilizations by means of a computer-assisted system, and c) the return to the user of a file with the result for viewing and later sending to a 3D printing equipment.
    The protocol for data acquisition includes:
    - Introduction in a computer application of the patient's general data, and optionally additional features that will make up the final result of the immobilization (Choose limb or part affected upper limbs (fingers, wrist, forearm, arm, shoulder) and lower limbs (foot, leg , thigh).
    - Scanning of the affected part with a specific scanner software.
    - In the event that the affected member that must be scanned and cannot be mobilized for the acquisition of data for various reasons or because it is with compression bandage or plaster, there is the possibility of acquiring the volumetric data of the opposite and automatically perform a calculation called “ mirror ”(mirror). Thus, in 90% of cases the same data is obtained as in the member that cannot be scanned. In the remaining 10% of cases, the same medical specialist discards this technique due to the existence of malformations and / or clearly different volumes (athletes).
    - Automatic generation by the computer application of a virtual 3D model of the immobilization device and the on-screen display of said virtual (3D) model.
    - Selection by parts, on the virtual 3D model of diverse characteristics, such as: position of electrostimulation terminals in the affected member; position of openings (priest windows) in affected limb, closing system by means of elastic O-rings by means of "fixed" closure or "removable" closure; or final color of the immobilization device according to predetermined color chart.
    In order for the computer system to be able to adapt the immobilization device to the patient, he must know the exact position of the injured member in the three-dimensional space of the acquired anthropometric data.
    For this, the system has a specific application for a portable three-dimensional scanner, in this case the “STRUCTURE” scanner (https://store.structure.io/store).
    This application includes:
    -Scan the affected part of the patient quickly and easily.-Establish the position of the injured member through tools that will guide theuser in the acquisition.-Scan in adverse light conditions.-Remove automatically the unnecessary parts acquired by the scanner.
    Using hardware tools the system performs the following operations:
    - The appropriate position to be taken by the patient will be displayed on the system screen.
    - On-screen virtual projection of the profile of a member to be scanned, which the user must fit, horizontally and vertically on the patient's member.
    - Projection of control points within the profile that will help the user to be placed at the appropriate distance to start the acquisition journey.
    - When the application detects that the user has positioned the scanner properly, the acquisition will start automatically.
    In this way it is achieved that all acquisitions are initiated from the same initial position, which allows to know the exact (three-dimensional) position of the patient member in the acquired data. It also allows to determine the volume of the patient member and facilitates the delimitation of the affected area and the elimination of any unnecessary “geometry” automatically.
    This process avoids costly calculations of translation, rotation, volume, etc.
    Once the capture has been taken with the scanner, the result will be displayed on the screen, with some manipulators the specialist doctor will define the distal and proximal terminations (windows) where the software will begin to generate the mesh proceeding the system to perform the automatic adaptation of the immobilization device posttraumatic
    For the construction of the immobilization device, an application is used that allows to receive instructions via scripts in “Python” language without human intervention, which allows automating the mentioned processes.
    The script with the instructions incorporates the following tasks to execute:
    - Positioning the mesh to the patient member
    - Mesh adjustment (Fig. 7, Fig. 8)
    - Positioning of the helical longitudinal section (variable torque) (Fig. 9)
    - Division into two pieces (Fig. 10)
    - Drilling pattern (Voronoi diagram pattern)
    - Adjust your own method (larger or smaller mesh) to the pattern (Fig. 11)
    - Application of the thickness of the pieces (according to immobilization) (Fig. 12)
    - Setting the toric housings
    - Fixing of joint tabs (Fig. 12)
    Once the construction process is finished, the file with the result is returned by the user for viewing and later sent to a 3D printing team.
    Once the nature of the invention has been sufficiently described, as well as a preferred embodiment, it is stated for the appropriate purposes that the materials, shape, size and arrangement of the described elements may be modified, provided that this does not imply an alteration. of the essential features of the invention that are claimed below.
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    Claims (5)
    [1]
    one. Posttraumatic immobilization device, characterized in that it comprises an architectural form with a biocompatible material with rounded geometry, consisting of at least two rigid pieces (1a, 1b), complementary, as a mesh (11) that delimit both concave cavities and that comprise: curved connecting ends (12), preferably helical, which determine a single coupling position of said pieces (1a, 1b) and closures provided with coupling reliefs (13) of elastic o-rings (2) that establish the tighten the rigid parts (1a, 1b) together in a position of use, in which said parts (1a, 1b) delimit a housing for the tight hold of the body part to be immobilized.
    [2]
    2. Device according to claim 1, characterized by comprising elastic o-rings
    (2) interchangeable, of different elastic density and suitable for immobilizing the rigid pieces in a position of use, or allowing a certain separation between said rigid pieces (1a, 1b) increasing the dimensions of the housing intended to hold the immobilized member, in cases of inflammatory processes of the immobilized part.
    3-Device, according to any one of the claims, characterized in that the rigid pieces (1a, 1b) have at the curved ends (12) connecting tabs (14) and complementary seats (15), centering and orientation of the pieces rigid (1a, 1b) in the position of use.
    [4]
    Device according to claim 1, characterized in that the relief (13) of engagement of the elastic O-rings (2) are delimited by channels (16) defined in the outer surface of the rigid pieces (1a, 1b), open by the curved ends (12) of joining said rigid pieces (1a, 1b) and of suitable dimensions to accommodate inside the corresponding elastic o-ring (2).
    [5]
    5. Device according to claim 4, characterized in that the rigid pieces (1a, 1b) comprise at a peripheral point of the channels (16) a recess (17) forming a grip and release area of the corresponding elastic O-ring (2).
    [6]
    6. Method of manufacturing the device of the preceding claims characterized in that it comprises:
    a) a protocol for data acquisition that includes:
    - introduction into a computer application of the patient's general data, and optionally additional features that will shape the final result of the immobilization device, choosing the affected limb or part of upper or lower limbs;
    - scanning of the affected part with a specific scanner software;
    - Automatic generation by the computer application of a virtual 3D model of the immobilization device and the on-screen display of said 3D virtual model.
    - selection by parts, on the virtual 3D model of diverse characteristics, such as: position of electrostimulation terminals in the affected member; position of openings in the affected member, closure system by means of elastic O-rings by means of "fixed" closure or "removable" closure; or final color of the immobilization device.
    b) the step-by-step adaptation and construction of the rigid parts of the posttraumatic immobilization device by means of an application that receives instructions via scripts, without human intervention, and that executes the following tasks:
    -Positioning of the mesh to the patient member- Mesh adjustment- Positioning of the helical longitudinal section-Division in two pieces-Punching pattern-Adjust your own method to the pattern (more or less mesh)
    -Application of the thickness of the pieces-Fixing the toric housings-Fixing tabs union.
    c) the return to the user of a file with the result for viewing and subsequent shipment to a 3D printing equipment.
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