EP3558210B1 - Lymphatic drainage device - Google Patents

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EP3558210B1
EP3558210B1 EP17832532.0A EP17832532A EP3558210B1 EP 3558210 B1 EP3558210 B1 EP 3558210B1 EP 17832532 A EP17832532 A EP 17832532A EP 3558210 B1 EP3558210 B1 EP 3558210B1
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  • the present invention relates to the field of pressotherapy and in particular to the field of lymphatic drainage.
  • the present invention relates more specifically to a device for lymphatic drainage of a limb of a patient.
  • Lymph is a fluid that circulates in the human body and carries toxins and excess fluids that the veins cannot carry.
  • Lymphatic drainage is a massage technique that promotes the circulation of lymph in the lymphatic vessels. Usually performed on the arms or legs of patients, it allows in particular to unclog the limbs and improve the elimination of toxins. Lymphatic drainage ensures the reduction of swelling of the limbs or the fight against the appearance of edemas.
  • Lymphatic drainage can therefore have an aesthetic, comfort or even therapeutic application.
  • Manual lymphatic drainage techniques are known performed by physiotherapist masseurs.
  • the masseur accelerates the circulation of the lymph by operating alternately pressures and depressions along the lymphatic network, using his hands.
  • manual lymphatic drainage generally lasts more than an hour and the masseur is forced to repeat movements requiring significant physical effort throughout this period. Manual lymphatic drainage is therefore time consuming and a source of fatigue for the specialist.
  • the patient is required to move to the masseur's premises even though his lymphatic circulation disorders are liable to disturb him in his movements.
  • Mechanical lymphatic drainage techniques are also known which are carried out by means of specialized apparatus. These devices generally implement a massage by means of mechanical massaging elements such as motorized rollers or pneumatic cushions.
  • known mechanical drainage devices can cause trauma to the lymphatic system, for example due to improper calibration of the forces applied to the limbs of the patient.
  • An object of the present invention is to provide a lymphatic drainage device overcoming the aforementioned drawbacks.
  • the invention relates to a device for lymphatic drainage of a limb of a patient, the device comprising a sleeve member defining an interior volume for surrounding at least a part of the limb of the patient and having a proximal end and a distal end, the sleeve member further comprising a plurality of fluid projection means configured to be connected to a fluid supply source, said fluid projection means being oriented towards the interior volume of said sleeve member, so as to project the fluid towards the limb of the patient when the drainage device is installed on said limb; a plurality of support members spaced apart along the sleeve member and configured to support said projection means, each of the support members supporting a group of fluid projection means; and a control member configured to control the supply of fluid to only one of the groups of fluid projection means at a time.
  • the lymphatic drainage device makes it possible to implement a lymphatic drainage technique in which the fluid constitutes the massaging element.
  • the fluid constitutes the massaging element.
  • only the fluid comes into contact with the limb of the patient.
  • the projected fluid exerts a plurality of pressures on the limb, located in different zones, substantially opposite the fluid projection means.
  • One advantage is that, unlike the massaging elements of a mechanical lymphatic drainage device, the fluid projected by means of the device according to the invention does not risk damaging the epidermis and does not risk causing trauma to the lymphatic system.
  • the device according to the invention allows the physiotherapist masseur to be released, who is no longer required to perform the massage. This reduces the fatigue of the specialist and saves him time.
  • lymphatic drainage it is not necessary to be qualified or to have specific knowledge in terms of lymphatic drainage or massage to use the device according to the invention.
  • an unqualified person can perform lymphatic drainage by means of the device according to the invention.
  • the patient himself can use the device, without the help of a massager.
  • a masseur not specialized in lymphatic drainage can equip his office with such a device, so as to extend the services offered to lymphatic drainage.
  • the projected fluid may be water, air or any other fluid having properties which are particularly beneficial for the human body.
  • the fluid may further be cold, lukewarm or hot, depending on the needs of the patient.
  • the speed at which the fluid is sprayed is adjustable, so that it is possible to adjust the intensity of the lymphatic drainage and improve the comfort and safety of the patient.
  • the fluid supply source can be a tap of running water.
  • the sleeve member is configured to be mounted on the limb of the patient, preferably such that the proximal end of said sleeve member matches the proximal end of the patient's limb and such that the end the distal end of the sleeve member corresponds to the distal end of the patient's limb.
  • the sleeve member extends around the limb of the patient, so as to cover the entire periphery of the limb to be drained. An interest is to surround the patient's limb, like a garment. In this way, the sleeve member can be put on easily.
  • the sleeve-forming element may preferably comprise an outer wall on which is disposed a lateral opening means, such as a zipper or a Velcro, allowing said element to be opened laterally. forming a sleeve, in order to facilitate the installation of said sleeve element on the patient's limb and to close it in a sealed manner during its use.
  • a lateral opening means such as a zipper or a Velcro
  • Such a device can be easily placed on the limb of the patient and is compact. Also, this device can be used by a single patient, at his own home. There is no need for the patient to go to the masseur to perform lymphatic drainage, which saves him time as well as money.
  • the sleeve member preferably has a length substantially equal to the length of the limb to be drained, so that substantially the entire limb is disposed within the sleeve member and lymphatic drainage is performed. simultaneously over the entire surface of the limb to be drained.
  • the sleeve member can be made of a flexible material, such as natural or synthetic polymer.
  • the sleeve member may also be made of a rigid material, so that it allows the patient's limb to be held in position.
  • the sleeve member preferably comprises a first and a second opening and is made of an impermeable material, so that the fluid can only exit through the first or the second opening, after having been projected towards the limb.
  • the sleeve member has a single opening so that the fluid can only exit through this opening, so that it can then be recovered and reused by the lymphatic drainage device according to the invention.
  • the fluid projection means are configured to project the fluid towards the proximal end of the sleeve member.
  • One advantage is to direct the pressure applied by the fluid to the limb of the patient.
  • the orientation towards the proximal end corresponds to the direction of circulation of the lymph in the limb of the patient.
  • the lymph flows from the distal end of the leg, i.e. the lower leg, to the proximal end, i.e. the upper leg.
  • the orientation of the projection of the fluid results in squeezing the limb and improving lymphatic circulation in this direction.
  • the fluid projection means comprise a set of nozzles arranged annularly so as to surround the limb of the patient, whereby the pressure zones exerted by the projected fluid are distributed over the entire periphery of the limb and contained in a region substantially patient limb circular.
  • this particular arrangement of the nozzles allows the limb to be drained over its entire circumference. This configuration therefore promotes the homogenization of lymphatic drainage, which improves the efficiency of the device.
  • the drainage device comprises a plurality of support members spaced apart along the sleeve member, said support members being configured to support said fluid projection means.
  • One advantage is to distribute the projection elements over substantially the entire length of the element forming the sleeve. In this way, the areas of pressure exerted by the fluid projected on the limb are distributed substantially evenly over the entire length of the area to be drained. This therefore makes it possible to extend the surface of the limb drained by the device according to the invention and also makes it possible to further improve the homogeneity and the efficiency of lymphatic drainage.
  • said support elements are secured to the inner wall of the element forming the sleeve, whereby said support elements are arranged directly in the element forming the sleeve.
  • This configuration allows the fluid projection elements to be placed near the patient's limb. In this way, the projected fluid is concentrated on a small area of the limb, which improves the precision of the drainage. In addition, this also makes it possible to reduce the speed of projection of the fluid necessary to exert pressure. sufficient to drain the limb, which further improves drainage efficiency and reduces the power consumed for the projection of the fluid.
  • Each of the support elements supports a group of fluid projection means.
  • a group of projection means consists of at least two projection means. These groups of projection means make it possible to project the fluid onto the limb in areas of the limb distributed substantially opposite said support elements. Also, these groups of projection means make it possible to distribute the pressure zones on the limb more effectively.
  • the drainage device further comprises a control member configured to control the supply of fluid to one of the groups of fluid projection means supported by one of said support elements.
  • All the projection means forming said group of projection means are supplied simultaneously, so that the fluid is projected towards a plurality of areas of the limb, preferably close to each other and concentrated in a region of the limb located substantially facing the support element supporting said group. Pressure is therefore exerted by the fluid simultaneously on a plurality of zones included in said region.
  • One interest is to drain a precise and determined region of the limb.
  • the control member can be configured to control the supply of fluid to one of the groups of fluid projection means in response to an action, for example by the patient, on an actuator.
  • the controller can also be configured to control the supply of fluid from a predetermined time.
  • the control member is configured to control the supply of fluid to only one group of fluid projection means at a time. Thus, only the projection means of said group, supported by one and the same support element, are supplied. The other projection means constituting the other groups of projection means are not supplied with fluid.
  • control member By controlling the supply of fluid only to a group of fluid projection means, the control member makes it possible to project the fluid only by means of these projection means and thus to drain the limb only in relation to said projection means. This allows localized drainage to be achieved over a plurality of determined areas of the limb, whereby the drainage is all the more precise and adapted to the needs of the patient.
  • control member is configured to control the successive supply of fluid to each of the groups of fluid projection means supported by said support elements.
  • a first group of spraying means is supplied, so that the fluid is sprayed from the spraying means forming this group, then the supply of fluid to said first group of spraying means is interrupted, so that the fluid is no longer projected.
  • a second group of projection means is then supplied and so on.
  • One advantage is to apply pressure to the limb in a determined zone, facing the spraying means of the group supplied with fluid, then to interrupt the pressure, so as to create a relaxation of the limb in the zone to be drained.
  • the sequence of a pressure step and a release step produces a pumping effect which promotes the circulation of lymph in the lymphatic network.
  • Another advantage is to apply this pumping effect in successive distinct areas of the patient's limb, as for manual lymphatic drainage.
  • the order of successive feeding of the groups of projection means can be the subject of a predetermined feeding sequence.
  • the supply sequence can be recorded in a memory of the drainage device or else determined by an operator before the start of the drainage operation.
  • the control unit controls the supply of the groups of projection means according to said predetermined sequence.
  • control member is configured to supply fluid successively to each of the groups of fluid projection means supported by the support elements from the proximal end of the element forming the sleeve to the distal end of the. sleeve member or from the distal end of the sleeve member to the proximal end of the sleeve member.
  • the support members are arches configured to enclose the patient's limb, whereby the patient's limb is more effectively held within the sleeve member and is not at risk of slipping or coming out of the member. forming a sleeve due to the pressure applied by the sprayed fluid.
  • the projection means can be placed over the entire periphery of the arches, so that the pressure zones applied by the fluid projected on the patient's limb are contained in a substantially circular region distributed around the periphery of said limb.
  • the pressure regions are therefore more precise and better localized so that lymphatic drainage is more efficient and better controlled.
  • the element forming the sleeve is a thigh strap shaped to receive a leg of the patient, whereby the drainage device is configured to perform the drainage of the leg of a patient.
  • One benefit is that it allows the patient to easily fit the sleeve member on their leg, in the same way that they would put on a traditional thigh strap.
  • the thigh boot has the advantage of being flexible, light, compact and inexpensive.
  • the patient can consider using this embodiment of the device according to the invention from his home, for example in his bathtub. In particular, he can perform drainage without the help of a specialist.
  • two drainage devices according to the invention can be used simultaneously, on two separate limbs of the patient, so as to perform the simultaneous drainage of these two limbs.
  • the figure 1 illustrates the first embodiment of the lymphatic drainage device 10 according to the invention.
  • the lymphatic drainage device 10 allows lymphatic drainage of the limb of a patient by spraying a fluid F, in this case water, towards the limb of the patient.
  • the lymphatic drainage device 10 comprises a sleeve member 14, constituted here by a thigh strap 12 intended to receive the leg of a patient.
  • the limb on which the lymphatic drainage device according to the invention is installed can be the patient's arm, his face or even his torso.
  • Said thigh strap 12 is configured to surround all or part of the patient's leg, preferably extending from the ankle to the thigh of said patient. Said thigh strap 12 extends substantially along an X axis and defines an interior volume V intended to receive the leg of said patient.
  • the thigh strap 12 has a proximal end 12a, configured to be disposed at the level of the upper part of the patient's leg and a distal end 12b configured to be disposed close to the patient's foot, when the thigh strap 12 is installed on the leg of said leg. patient.
  • the thigh 12 further comprises a footwear part 16 configured to accommodate the patient's foot.
  • the thigh strap 12 is provided with an upper opening 13 configured to receive the patient's leg.
  • the thigh 12 is preferably made of natural or synthetic polymer or any other waterproof and flexible material.
  • the thigh 12 also comprises an outer wall 18 and an inner wall 20.
  • the inner wall 20 of the thigh strap is provided with a plurality of arches 22, in this non-limiting example four arches 22, spaced along said thigh 12. In a nonlimiting manner, these hoops 22 can be secured to the inner wall 20 of the thigh 12 by gluing or by stitching.
  • the figure 2 illustrates an example of a hoop 22 used in the lymphatic drainage device 10 of the figure 1 .
  • This hoop 22 is circular, with a center O, and extends along the X axis .
  • the hoop 22 is thin, preferably between 1 millimeter (mm) and 15 mm, so that it does not disturb the passage of the patient's leg when the latter puts on the thigh strap 12.
  • the hoop has a height H of the order of a few centimeters while its diameter corresponds substantially to the diameter of the thigh strap 12.
  • the hoop 22 is configured to surround the patient's leg over the height H.
  • This arch 22 has an inner face 22a on which are annularly disposed a plurality of nozzles 24.
  • the nozzles 24 are preferably spaced over the entire periphery of the arch 22. These nozzles are oriented towards the interior of the arch. and therefore towards the interior volume V defined by the thigh strap 12.
  • the assembly of nozzles 24 arranged on an arch 22 forms a group of nozzles 24.
  • the nozzles 24 are oriented towards the proximal end of the patient's leg. These nozzles are inclined, relative to the plane P in which the arch 22 is disposed , preferably by an angle ⁇ between 35 ° and 75 °, more preferably by an angle ⁇ between 45 ° and 65 °, more preferably with an angle ⁇ of 55 °.
  • each hoop 22 can be connected to the power source 26 by means of a conduit. 28.
  • each arch 22 can support a duct 28 extending over all or part of its periphery and communicating with the nozzles 24 arranged on said arch 22.
  • This duct can be integrated into the material of the arch 22 or fixed to said. hoop 22.
  • the patient puts on the thigh strap 12, inserting his leg through the upper opening 13.
  • the wall 18 of the thigh strap can be provided with a lateral opening means, such as a zipper or a Velcro, extending along substantially the entire length of the thigh 12 and allowing to open laterally said thigh in order to be able to there introduce the patient's leg more easily, and close it tightly during use.
  • the thigh strap When the thigh strap is installed on the leg of the patient, said leg is surrounded by thigh strap 12 and extends into the interior volume V defined by said thigh strap 12. The patient then preferably places himself in a lying position, in a bathtub or all. other space to recover the excess fluid.
  • the diameter of the thigh strap 12 is preferably slightly greater than that of the patient's leg so that the patient's leg is not compressed by said thigh strap 12.
  • the thigh strap 12 may however include an elastic closure, arranged at the level of the upper opening 13 and allowing the thigh strap 12 to be tightened around the patient's leg in order to ensure the tightness of said thigh strap 12.
  • the patient causes the supply of fluid F to the lymphatic drainage device 10, for example by actuating a tap.
  • the fluid in this case water
  • the fluid is then routed from a power source 26 to the nozzles 24.
  • Said nozzles 24 then allow a high speed projection of the fluid F towards the internal volume V defined by the thigh strap 12. , and therefore towards the patient's leg, in the direction of orientation of the nozzles.
  • the leg is therefore subjected to a plurality of pressures applied by the fluid F and located substantially opposite of each of the nozzles 24 supplied.
  • the pressure exerted by the projected fluid has a massaging effect, so that the lymphatic drainage device 10 according to the invention allows lymphatic drainage of the limb, in this case the patient's leg, by means of the force applied by the fluid. F projected.
  • the nozzles 24 being arranged on the arches 22, the pressure zones applied by the sprayed fluid are therefore distributed over the patient's leg, substantially opposite said arches. In this way, the pressure zones are distributed in substantially circular regions along the patient's leg.
  • the nozzles 24 being oriented towards the proximal end 12a of the thigh 12, it is understood that the fluid is projected towards the proximal end of the patient's leg. This orientation allows pressure to be exerted upwardly on the patient's leg. This direction corresponds to the direction of lymph circulation in the leg, which further improves lymphatic circulation in the patient's leg.
  • the diameter of the thigh 12 preferably being greater than the diameter of the patient's leg, the fluid F projected can flow through the upper opening 13 of the thigh 12.
  • the patient can use this lymphatic drainage device 10 in his bathtub. personal and lymphatic drainage without having to go to a specialist.
  • the sprayed fluid can further be reused by the drainage device 10 to continue the drainage operation.
  • the lymphatic drainage device 10 further comprises a control member 30 configured to control the supply of fluid F to the nozzles 24.
  • the control member 30 is configured to control the supply of only one group of nozzles. 24 at a time, that is to say the supply of only all of the nozzles 24 supported by only one of the arches 22.
  • the fluid F is projected towards the leg of the patient, only at the level of said arch 22, opposite the nozzles 24 supplied.
  • all the other nozzles 24, that is to say all the nozzles supported by the other arches 22, are not supplied and do not spray fluid. It is understood that this conformation makes it possible to drain only one region, which is substantially circular, of the patient's leg. The area to be drained can be determined according to the needs of the patient.
  • the control member 30 is also configured to control the successive supply of the different groups of nozzles 24 according to a predetermined pattern.
  • a first group of nozzles 24 is supplied for a predetermined duration, then the supply of this group of nozzles 24 is interrupted and another group of nozzles is supplied.
  • the control unit 30 reproduces this command according to a predetermined sequence of feeding the groups of nozzles 24 .
  • the succession of a fluid projection step followed by a step of interrupting the projection of fluid makes it possible to create a pumping effect on the patient's leg which further improves the efficiency of lymphatic drainage.
  • the sequence of feeding the groups of nozzles 24 can be prerecorded in an internal memory of the lymphatic drainage device 10 or alternatively determined by an operator before the initiation of the drainage operations.
  • the groups of nozzles 24 are supplied successively from the proximal end 12a of the thigh 12 to the distal end 12b of said thigh.
  • the nozzles 24 of the hoop 22 disposed near the proximal end 12a of the thigh strap are supplied.
  • the supply of these nozzles is interrupted and only the nozzles of the immediately successive lower arch 22 are supplied.
  • the operation is repeated until only the nozzles 24 of the arch arranged near the distal end 12b of the thigh strap 12 are fed .
  • the groups of nozzles can be supplied successively from the distal end 12b of the thigh strap 12 to the proximal end 12a of said thigh strap.
  • control member 30 can be configured to feed a plurality of groups of nozzles 24 simultaneously, in order to drain a larger portion of the patient's leg.
  • two drainage devices according to the invention can be installed simultaneously, for example on the two legs of the patient, so as to carry out the simultaneous lymphatic drainage of said two legs of the patient.

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Arrière-plan de l'inventionBackground of the invention

La présente invention concerne le domaine de la pressothérapie et notamment le domaine du drainage lymphatique. La présente invention concerne plus précisément un dispositif de drainage lymphatique d'un membre d'un patient.The present invention relates to the field of pressotherapy and in particular to the field of lymphatic drainage. The present invention relates more specifically to a device for lymphatic drainage of a limb of a patient.

La lymphe est un liquide circulant dans le corps humain et transportant les toxines et les liquides excédentaires que les veines ne peuvent transporter.Lymph is a fluid that circulates in the human body and carries toxins and excess fluids that the veins cannot carry.

Une mauvaise circulation de la lymphe peut être la cause de nombreux désagréments physiques tels que le lymphœdème, la cellulite ou encore le symptôme des jambes lourdes.Poor lymph circulation can be the cause of many physical inconveniences such as lymphedema, cellulitis or the symptom of heavy legs.

Le drainage lymphatique est une technique de massage favorisant la circulation de la lymphe dans les vaisseaux lymphatiques. Généralement réalisé sur les bras ou les jambes des patients, il permet notamment de désengorger les membres et d'améliorer l'élimination des toxines. Le drainage lymphatique assure la réduction du gonflement des membres ou encore la lutte contre l'apparition d'œdèmes.Lymphatic drainage is a massage technique that promotes the circulation of lymph in the lymphatic vessels. Usually performed on the arms or legs of patients, it allows in particular to unclog the limbs and improve the elimination of toxins. Lymphatic drainage ensures the reduction of swelling of the limbs or the fight against the appearance of edemas.

Le drainage lymphatique peut donc avoir une application esthétique, de confort ou encore thérapeutique.Lymphatic drainage can therefore have an aesthetic, comfort or even therapeutic application.

On connaît des techniques de drainage lymphatique manuel réalisées par des masseurs kinésithérapeutes. Le masseur accélère la circulation de la lymphe en opérant alternativement des pressions et dépressions le long du réseau lymphatique, à l'aide de ses mains. Toutefois, le drainage lymphatique manuel dure généralement plus d'une heure et le masseur est contraint de répéter pendant toute cette durée des mouvements requérant d'importants efforts physiques. Le drainage lymphatique manuel est donc chronophage et source de fatigue pour le spécialiste.Manual lymphatic drainage techniques are known performed by physiotherapist masseurs. The masseur accelerates the circulation of the lymph by operating alternately pressures and depressions along the lymphatic network, using his hands. However, manual lymphatic drainage generally lasts more than an hour and the masseur is forced to repeat movements requiring significant physical effort throughout this period. Manual lymphatic drainage is therefore time consuming and a source of fatigue for the specialist.

En outre, le patient est tenu de se déplacer jusque dans les locaux du masseur alors même que ses troubles de la circulation lymphatique sont susceptibles de le perturber dans ses déplacements.In addition, the patient is required to move to the masseur's premises even though his lymphatic circulation disorders are liable to disturb him in his movements.

De plus, tous les masseurs kinésithérapeutes ne sont pas formés aux techniques de drainage lymphatique manuel, de sorte qu'ils ne sont pas tous habilités à pratiquer le drainage lymphatique et qu'il peut être nécessaire pour le patient de se rendre dans un centre spécialisé.In addition, not all physiotherapist masseurs are trained in manual lymphatic drainage techniques, so they are not all qualified to perform lymphatic drainage and it may be necessary for the patient to visit a specialized center.

On connaît également des techniques de drainage lymphatique mécanique réalisées au moyen d'appareils spécialisés. Ces appareils mettent généralement en œuvre un massage au moyen d'éléments massant mécaniques tels que des rouleaux motorisés ou des coussins pneumatiques.Mechanical lymphatic drainage techniques are also known which are carried out by means of specialized apparatus. These devices generally implement a massage by means of mechanical massaging elements such as motorized rollers or pneumatic cushions.

Ces dispositifs sont toutefois encombrants et onéreux, de sorte qu'un particulier ne peut pas les utiliser à son domicile. Là-encore, le patient est tenu de se déplacer jusque chez le kinésithérapeute.However, these devices are bulky and expensive, so that an individual cannot use them at home. Here again, the patient is required to go to the physiotherapist.

En outre, les appareils de drainage mécanique connus peuvent causer des traumatismes du système lymphatique, par exemple en raison d'un mauvais calibrage des efforts appliqués sur les membres du patient.In addition, known mechanical drainage devices can cause trauma to the lymphatic system, for example due to improper calibration of the forces applied to the limbs of the patient.

On constate également que le temps d'obtention des résultats pour des techniques de drainage lymphatique manuel ou mécanique peut être important. Ces techniques ne sont donc pas suffisamment efficaces.It is also noted that the time to obtain results for manual or mechanical lymphatic drainage techniques can be long. These techniques are therefore not sufficiently effective.

Le document WO2014184374 décrit un dispositif de massage tel que décrit dans le préambule de la revendication 1.The document WO2014184374 describes a massage device as described in the preamble of claim 1.

Objet et résumé de l'inventionPurpose and summary of the invention

Un but de la présente invention est de proposer un dispositif de drainage lymphatique remédiant aux inconvénients précités.An object of the present invention is to provide a lymphatic drainage device overcoming the aforementioned drawbacks.

Pour ce faire, l'invention porte sur un dispositif de drainage lymphatique d'un membre d'un patient, le dispositif comprenant un élément formant manchon définissant un volume intérieur pour entourer au moins une partie du membre du patient et comportant une extrémité proximale et une extrémité distale, l'élément formant manchon comprenant en outre une pluralité de moyens de projection de fluide configurés pour être connectés à une source d'alimentation en fluide, lesdits moyens de projection de fluide étant orientés vers le volume intérieur dudit élément formant manchon, de manière à projeter le fluide vers le membre du patient lorsque le dispositif de drainage est installé sur ledit membre; une pluralité d'éléments de support espacés le long de l'élément formant manchon et configurés pour supporter lesdits moyens de projection, chacun des éléments de support supportant un groupe de moyens de projection de fluide; et un organe de contrôle configuré pour commander l'alimentation en fluide d'un seul des groupes de moyens de projection de fluide à la fois.To do this, the invention relates to a device for lymphatic drainage of a limb of a patient, the device comprising a sleeve member defining an interior volume for surrounding at least a part of the limb of the patient and having a proximal end and a distal end, the sleeve member further comprising a plurality of fluid projection means configured to be connected to a fluid supply source, said fluid projection means being oriented towards the interior volume of said sleeve member, so as to project the fluid towards the limb of the patient when the drainage device is installed on said limb; a plurality of support members spaced apart along the sleeve member and configured to support said projection means, each of the support members supporting a group of fluid projection means; and a control member configured to control the supply of fluid to only one of the groups of fluid projection means at a time.

Le dispositif de drainage lymphatique selon l'invention permet de mettre en œuvre une technique de drainage lymphatique dans laquelle le fluide constitue l'élément massant. De préférence, et contrairement aux techniques de drainage lymphatique manuel ou mécanique connues, seul le fluide entre en contact avec le membre du patient.The lymphatic drainage device according to the invention makes it possible to implement a lymphatic drainage technique in which the fluid constitutes the massaging element. Preferably, and unlike known manual or mechanical lymphatic drainage techniques, only the fluid comes into contact with the limb of the patient.

Le fluide projeté exerce sur le membre une pluralité de pressions, localisées en différentes zones, sensiblement en regard des moyens de projection de fluide.The projected fluid exerts a plurality of pressures on the limb, located in different zones, substantially opposite the fluid projection means.

Un avantage est que, contrairement aux éléments massants d'un dispositif de drainage lymphatique mécanique, le fluide projeté au moyen du dispositif selon l'invention ne risque pas d'endommager l'épiderme et ne risque pas de causer des traumatismes du système lymphatique.One advantage is that, unlike the massaging elements of a mechanical lymphatic drainage device, the fluid projected by means of the device according to the invention does not risk damaging the epidermis and does not risk causing trauma to the lymphatic system.

En outre, contrairement aux techniques de drainage lymphatique manuel, le dispositif selon l'invention permet de libérer le masseur kinésithérapeute, qui n'est plus tenu de réaliser le massage. Ceci permet de réduire la fatigue du spécialiste et lui permet d'économiser du temps.In addition, unlike manual lymphatic drainage techniques, the device according to the invention allows the physiotherapist masseur to be released, who is no longer required to perform the massage. This reduces the fatigue of the specialist and saves him time.

En outre, il n'est pas nécessaire d'être habilité ou de disposer de connaissances particulières en termes de drainage lymphatique ou de massage pour utiliser le dispositif selon l'invention. Ainsi, une personne non qualifiée peut réaliser un drainage lymphatique au moyen du dispositif selon l'invention. Par exemple, le patient lui-même peut utiliser le dispositif, sans l'aide d'un masseur. De même, un masseur non spécialisé en drainage lymphatique peut équiper son cabinet d'un tel dispositif, de manière à étendre les prestations proposées au drainage lymphatique.In addition, it is not necessary to be qualified or to have specific knowledge in terms of lymphatic drainage or massage to use the device according to the invention. Thus, an unqualified person can perform lymphatic drainage by means of the device according to the invention. For example, the patient himself can use the device, without the help of a massager. Likewise, a masseur not specialized in lymphatic drainage can equip his office with such a device, so as to extend the services offered to lymphatic drainage.

Sans sortir du cadre de l'invention, le fluide projeté peut être de l'eau, de l'air ou tout autre fluide ayant des propriétés particulièrement bénéfiques pour le corps humain. Le fluide peut en outre être froid, tiède ou chaud, suivant les besoins du patient.Without departing from the scope of the invention, the projected fluid may be water, air or any other fluid having properties which are particularly beneficial for the human body. The fluid may further be cold, lukewarm or hot, depending on the needs of the patient.

De préférence, la vitesse à laquelle est projeté le fluide est réglable, de sorte qu'il est possible de régler l'intensité du drainage lymphatique et d'améliorer le confort et la sécurité du patient.Preferably, the speed at which the fluid is sprayed is adjustable, so that it is possible to adjust the intensity of the lymphatic drainage and improve the comfort and safety of the patient.

De manière non limitative, la source d'alimentation en fluide peut être un robinet d'eau courante.In a nonlimiting manner, the fluid supply source can be a tap of running water.

L'élément formant manchon est configuré pour être monté sur le membre du patient, de préférence de manière à ce que l'extrémité proximale dudit élément formant manchon corresponde à l'extrémité proximale du membre du patient et de manière à ce que l'extrémité distale de l'élément formant manchon corresponde à l'extrémité distale du membre du patient.The sleeve member is configured to be mounted on the limb of the patient, preferably such that the proximal end of said sleeve member matches the proximal end of the patient's limb and such that the end the distal end of the sleeve member corresponds to the distal end of the patient's limb.

L'élément formant manchon s'étend autour du membre du patient, de manière à couvrir tout le pourtour du membre à drainer. Un intérêt est d'entourer le membre du patient, à la manière d'un vêtement. De cette manière, l'élément formant manchon peut être enfilé aisément.The sleeve member extends around the limb of the patient, so as to cover the entire periphery of the limb to be drained. An interest is to surround the patient's limb, like a garment. In this way, the sleeve member can be put on easily.

Sans sortir du cadre de l'invention, l'élément formant manchon peut de préférence comporter une paroi extérieure sur laquelle est disposé un moyen d'ouverture latéral, tel qu'une fermeture-éclair ou un velcro, permettant d'ouvrir latéralement ledit élément formant manchon, afin de faciliter l'installation dudit élément formant manchon sur le membre du patient et de le fermer de manière étanche lors de son utilisation.Without departing from the scope of the invention, the sleeve-forming element may preferably comprise an outer wall on which is disposed a lateral opening means, such as a zipper or a Velcro, allowing said element to be opened laterally. forming a sleeve, in order to facilitate the installation of said sleeve element on the patient's limb and to close it in a sealed manner during its use.

Un tel dispositif peut être facilement mis en place sur le membre du patient et est peu encombrant. Aussi, ce dispositif peut être utilisé par un patient seul, à son propre domicile. Il n'est pas nécessaire pour le patient de se rendre chez le masseur pour réaliser le drainage lymphatique, ce qui lui permet d'économiser du temps ainsi que de l'argent.Such a device can be easily placed on the limb of the patient and is compact. Also, this device can be used by a single patient, at his own home. There is no need for the patient to go to the masseur to perform lymphatic drainage, which saves him time as well as money.

En outre, l'élément formant manchon a, de préférence, une longueur sensiblement égale à la longueur du membre à drainer, de sorte que sensiblement tout le membre est disposé à l'intérieur de l'élément formant manchon et le drainage lymphatique est réalisé simultanément sur toute la superficie du membre à drainer.Further, the sleeve member preferably has a length substantially equal to the length of the limb to be drained, so that substantially the entire limb is disposed within the sleeve member and lymphatic drainage is performed. simultaneously over the entire surface of the limb to be drained.

L'élément formant manchon peut être constitué d'un matériau souple, tel que du polymère naturel ou synthétique.The sleeve member can be made of a flexible material, such as natural or synthetic polymer.

De manière non limitative, l'élément formant manchon peut également être constitué d'un matériau rigide, de sorte qu'il permet de maintenir le membre du patient en position.In a non-limiting manner, the sleeve member may also be made of a rigid material, so that it allows the patient's limb to be held in position.

De préférence, l'élément formant manchon comporte préférentiellement une première et une seconde ouvertures et est réalisé dans un matériau imperméable, de sorte que le fluide ne peut sortir que par la première ou la seconde ouverture, après avoir été projeté vers le membre.Preferably, the sleeve member preferably comprises a first and a second opening and is made of an impermeable material, so that the fluid can only exit through the first or the second opening, after having been projected towards the limb.

Encore de préférence, mais non exclusivement, l'élément formant manchon comporte une unique ouverture de sorte que le fluide ne peut sortir que par cette ouverture, afin de pouvoir être ensuite récupéré et réutilisé par le dispositif de drainage lymphatique selon l'invention.Again preferably, but not exclusively, the sleeve member has a single opening so that the fluid can only exit through this opening, so that it can then be recovered and reused by the lymphatic drainage device according to the invention.

De préférence, les moyens de projection de fluide sont configurés pour projeter le fluide vers l'extrémité proximale de l'élément formant manchon.Preferably, the fluid projection means are configured to project the fluid towards the proximal end of the sleeve member.

Un avantage est d'orienter la pression appliquée par le fluide sur le membre du patient. L'orientation vers l'extrémité proximale correspond au sens de circulation de la lymphe dans le membre du patient. Par exemple, dans la jambe, la lymphe circule depuis l'extrémité distale de la jambe, à savoir le bas de la jambe, jusqu'à l'extrémité proximale, à savoir le haut de la jambe.One advantage is to direct the pressure applied by the fluid to the limb of the patient. The orientation towards the proximal end corresponds to the direction of circulation of the lymph in the limb of the patient. For example, in the leg, the lymph flows from the distal end of the leg, i.e. the lower leg, to the proximal end, i.e. the upper leg.

L'orientation de la projection du fluide a pour conséquence de presser le membre et d'améliorer la circulation lymphatique dans cette direction.The orientation of the projection of the fluid results in squeezing the limb and improving lymphatic circulation in this direction.

Avantageusement, les moyens de projection de fluide comprennent un ensemble de buses agencées annulairement de façon à entourer le membre du patient, grâce à quoi les zones de pression exercées par le fluide projeté sont réparties sur toute la périphérie du membre et contenues dans une région sensiblement circulaire du membre du patient. Aussi, cette disposition particulière des buses permet de drainer le membre sur toute sa circonférence. Cette configuration favorise donc l'homogénéisation du drainage lymphatique ce qui améliore l'efficacité du dispositif.Advantageously, the fluid projection means comprise a set of nozzles arranged annularly so as to surround the limb of the patient, whereby the pressure zones exerted by the projected fluid are distributed over the entire periphery of the limb and contained in a region substantially patient limb circular. Also, this particular arrangement of the nozzles allows the limb to be drained over its entire circumference. This configuration therefore promotes the homogenization of lymphatic drainage, which improves the efficiency of the device.

Le dispositif de drainage comprend une pluralité d'éléments de support espacés le long de l'élément formant manchon, lesdits éléments de support étant configurés pour supporter lesdits moyens de projection de fluide. Un intérêt est de répartir les éléments de projection sur sensiblement toute la longueur de l'élément formant manchon. De cette manière, les zones de pression exercée par le fluide projeté sur le membre sont réparties sensiblement équitablement sur toute la longueur de la zone à drainer. Ceci permet donc d'étendre la surface du membre drainée par le dispositif selon l'invention et permet encore d'améliorer l'homogénéité et l'efficacité du drainage lymphatique.The drainage device comprises a plurality of support members spaced apart along the sleeve member, said support members being configured to support said fluid projection means. One advantage is to distribute the projection elements over substantially the entire length of the element forming the sleeve. In this way, the areas of pressure exerted by the fluid projected on the limb are distributed substantially evenly over the entire length of the area to be drained. This therefore makes it possible to extend the surface of the limb drained by the device according to the invention and also makes it possible to further improve the homogeneity and the efficiency of lymphatic drainage.

Avantageusement, lesdits éléments de support sont solidarisés à la paroi intérieure de l'élément formant manchon, grâce à quoi lesdits éléments de support sont disposés directement dans l'élément formant manchon. Cette configuration permet de disposer les éléments de projection du fluide à proximité du membre du patient. De cette manière, le fluide projeté est concentré sur une zone réduite du membre, ce qui améliore la précision du drainage. En outre, ceci permet également de réduire la vitesse de projection du fluide nécessaire à exercer une pression suffisante pour drainer le membre, ce qui améliore encore l'efficacité du drainage et réduit la puissance consommée pour la projection du fluide.Advantageously, said support elements are secured to the inner wall of the element forming the sleeve, whereby said support elements are arranged directly in the element forming the sleeve. This configuration allows the fluid projection elements to be placed near the patient's limb. In this way, the projected fluid is concentrated on a small area of the limb, which improves the precision of the drainage. In addition, this also makes it possible to reduce the speed of projection of the fluid necessary to exert pressure. sufficient to drain the limb, which further improves drainage efficiency and reduces the power consumed for the projection of the fluid.

Chacun des éléments de support supporte un groupe de moyens de projection de fluide.Each of the support elements supports a group of fluid projection means.

Un groupe de moyens de projection est constitué d'au moins deux moyens de projection. Ces groupes de moyens de projection permettent de projeter le fluide sur le membre en des zones du membre réparties sensiblement en regard desdits éléments de support. Aussi, ces groupes de moyens de projection permettent de répartir plus efficacement les zones de pression sur le membre.A group of projection means consists of at least two projection means. These groups of projection means make it possible to project the fluid onto the limb in areas of the limb distributed substantially opposite said support elements. Also, these groups of projection means make it possible to distribute the pressure zones on the limb more effectively.

Le dispositif de drainage comprend en outre un organe de contrôle configuré pour commander l'alimentation en fluide d'un des groupes de moyens de projection de fluide supporté par un desdits éléments de support.The drainage device further comprises a control member configured to control the supply of fluid to one of the groups of fluid projection means supported by one of said support elements.

Tous les moyens de projection formant ledit groupe de moyens de projection sont alimentés simultanément, de sorte que le fluide est projeté en direction d'une pluralité de zones du membre, de préférence proches les unes des autres et concentrées en une région du membre située sensiblement en regard de l'élément de support supportant ledit groupe. Une pression est donc exercée par le fluide simultanément sur une pluralité de zones comprises dans ladite région. Un intérêt est de drainer une région précise et déterminée du membre.All the projection means forming said group of projection means are supplied simultaneously, so that the fluid is projected towards a plurality of areas of the limb, preferably close to each other and concentrated in a region of the limb located substantially facing the support element supporting said group. Pressure is therefore exerted by the fluid simultaneously on a plurality of zones included in said region. One interest is to drain a precise and determined region of the limb.

L'organe de contrôle peut être configuré pour commander l'alimentation en fluide d'un des groupes de moyens de projection de fluide en réponse à une action, par exemple du patient, sur un actionneur. L'organe de contrôle peut également être configuré pour commander l'alimentation en fluide à partir d'un instant prédéterminé.The control member can be configured to control the supply of fluid to one of the groups of fluid projection means in response to an action, for example by the patient, on an actuator. The controller can also be configured to control the supply of fluid from a predetermined time.

L'organe de contrôle est configuré pour commander l'alimentation en fluide d'un seul groupe de moyens de projection de fluide à la fois. Ainsi, seuls les moyens de projection dudit groupe, supportés par un seul et même élément de support sont alimentés. Les autres moyens de projection constituant les autres groupes de moyens de projection ne sont pas alimentés en fluide.The control member is configured to control the supply of fluid to only one group of fluid projection means at a time. Thus, only the projection means of said group, supported by one and the same support element, are supplied. The other projection means constituting the other groups of projection means are not supplied with fluid.

En commandant l'alimentation en fluide d'uniquement un groupe de moyens de projection de fluide, l'organe de contrôle permet de projeter le fluide uniquement par l'intermédiaire de ces moyens de projection et ainsi de ne drainer le membre qu'en regard desdits moyens de projection. Ceci permet de réaliser un drainage localisé sur une pluralité de zones déterminées du membre, grâce à quoi le drainage est d'autant plus précis et adapté aux besoins du patient.By controlling the supply of fluid only to a group of fluid projection means, the control member makes it possible to project the fluid only by means of these projection means and thus to drain the limb only in relation to said projection means. This allows localized drainage to be achieved over a plurality of determined areas of the limb, whereby the drainage is all the more precise and adapted to the needs of the patient.

De manière avantageuse, l'organe de contrôle est configuré pour commander l'alimentation en fluide successive de chacun des groupes de moyens de projection de fluide supportés par lesdits éléments de support.Advantageously, the control member is configured to control the successive supply of fluid to each of the groups of fluid projection means supported by said support elements.

On comprend qu'un premier groupe de moyens de projection est alimenté, de sorte que le fluide est projeté depuis les moyens de projection formant ce groupe, puis l'alimentation en fluide dudit premier groupe de moyens de projection est interrompue, de sorte que le fluide n'est plus projeté. Un second groupe de moyen de projection est alors alimenté et ainsi de suite.It will be understood that a first group of spraying means is supplied, so that the fluid is sprayed from the spraying means forming this group, then the supply of fluid to said first group of spraying means is interrupted, so that the fluid is no longer projected. A second group of projection means is then supplied and so on.

Un intérêt est d'appliquer une pression sur le membre en une zone déterminée, en regard des moyens de projection du groupe alimenté en fluide, puis d'interrompre la pression, de manière à créer un relâchement du membre dans la zone à drainer. L'enchaînement d'une étape de pression et d'une étape de relâchement produit un effet de pompage qui favorise la circulation de la lymphe dans le réseau lymphatique.One advantage is to apply pressure to the limb in a determined zone, facing the spraying means of the group supplied with fluid, then to interrupt the pressure, so as to create a relaxation of the limb in the zone to be drained. The sequence of a pressure step and a release step produces a pumping effect which promotes the circulation of lymph in the lymphatic network.

Un autre intérêt est d'appliquer cet effet de pompage en des zones distinctes successives du membre du patient, comme pour un drainage lymphatique manuel.Another advantage is to apply this pumping effect in successive distinct areas of the patient's limb, as for manual lymphatic drainage.

En outre, l'ordre d'alimentation successive des groupes de moyens de projection peut faire l'objet d'une séquence d'alimentation prédéterminée. De manière non limitative, la séquence d'alimentation peut être enregistrée dans une mémoire du dispositif de drainage ou encore déterminée par un opérateur avant le lancement de l'opération de drainage. Dans cette configuration, l'organe de contrôle commande l'alimentation des groupes de moyens de projection d'après ladite séquence prédéterminée.In addition, the order of successive feeding of the groups of projection means can be the subject of a predetermined feeding sequence. In a non-limiting manner, the supply sequence can be recorded in a memory of the drainage device or else determined by an operator before the start of the drainage operation. In this configuration, the control unit controls the supply of the groups of projection means according to said predetermined sequence.

Avantageusement, l'organe de contrôle est configuré pour alimenter en fluide successivement chacun des groupes de moyens de projection de fluide supportés par les éléments de support depuis l'extrémité proximale de l'élément formant manchon jusqu'à l'extrémité distale de l'élément formant manchon ou depuis l'extrémité distale de l'élément formant manchon jusqu'à l'extrémité proximale de l'élément formant manchon.Advantageously, the control member is configured to supply fluid successively to each of the groups of fluid projection means supported by the support elements from the proximal end of the element forming the sleeve to the distal end of the. sleeve member or from the distal end of the sleeve member to the proximal end of the sleeve member.

Ces séquences particulières d'alimentation des groupes de moyens de projection permettent de reproduire les schémas des drainages lymphatiques manuels.These particular sequences of feeding the groups of projection means make it possible to reproduce the patterns of manual lymphatic drainage.

Ces schémas consistent par exemple à drainer la jambe d'un patient en appliquant des pressions successives de proche en proche, depuis la partie basse jusqu'à la partie haute de la jambe du patient ou depuis la partie haute jusqu'à la partie basse de la jambe. Ces schémas sont réputés être les plus efficaces et permettent de guider la lymphe dans le réseau lymphatique. L'alimentation en fluide successive de chacun des groupes de moyens de projection suivant l'un ou l'autre de ces deux schémas est particulièrement efficace.These diagrams consist for example in draining the leg of a patient by applying successive pressure step by step, from the lower part to the upper part of the patient's leg or from the upper part to the lower part of the patient's leg. leg. These patterns are considered to be the most effective and help guide the lymph through the lymphatic network. The successive supply of fluid to each of the groups of spraying means according to one or the other of these two schemes is particularly efficient.

De préférence, les éléments de support sont des arceaux configurés pour enserrer le membre du patient, grâce à quoi le membre du patient est maintenu plus efficacement au sein de l'élément formant manchon et ne risque pas de glisser ou de sortir de l'élément formant manchon en raison de la pression appliquée par le fluide projeté.Preferably, the support members are arches configured to enclose the patient's limb, whereby the patient's limb is more effectively held within the sleeve member and is not at risk of slipping or coming out of the member. forming a sleeve due to the pressure applied by the sprayed fluid.

En outre, les moyens de projection peuvent être placés sur tout le pourtour des arceaux, de sorte que les zones de pression appliquée par le fluide projeté sur le membre du patient sont contenues dans une région sensiblement circulaire répartie sur le pourtour dudit membre. Les régions de pression sont donc plus précises et mieux localisées de sorte que le drainage lymphatique est plus efficace et mieux maitrisé.In addition, the projection means can be placed over the entire periphery of the arches, so that the pressure zones applied by the fluid projected on the patient's limb are contained in a substantially circular region distributed around the periphery of said limb. The pressure regions are therefore more precise and better localized so that lymphatic drainage is more efficient and better controlled.

Préférentiellement, l'élément formant manchon est une cuissarde conformée pour recevoir une jambe du patient, grâce à quoi le dispositif de drainage est configuré pour réaliser le drainage de la jambe d'un patient.Preferably, the element forming the sleeve is a thigh strap shaped to receive a leg of the patient, whereby the drainage device is configured to perform the drainage of the leg of a patient.

Un intérêt est de permettre au patient d'installer facilement l'élément formant manchon sur sa jambe, de la même manière qu'il enfilerait une cuissarde traditionnelle.One benefit is that it allows the patient to easily fit the sleeve member on their leg, in the same way that they would put on a traditional thigh strap.

En outre, la cuissarde a pour avantage d'être souple, légère, peu encombrante et peu onéreuse. Aussi, le patient peut envisager d'utiliser ce mode de réalisation du dispositif selon l'invention depuis son domicile, par exemple dans sa baignoire. Il peut notamment réaliser le drainage sans l'aide d'un spécialiste.In addition, the thigh boot has the advantage of being flexible, light, compact and inexpensive. Also, the patient can consider using this embodiment of the device according to the invention from his home, for example in his bathtub. In particular, he can perform drainage without the help of a specialist.

On comprend que le patient enfile la cuissarde dans sa baignoire puis met en œuvre le dispositif pour réaliser le drainage. Le fluide excédentaire est alors évacué par l'évacuation de ladite baignoire.It is understood that the patient puts on the thigh strap in his bathtub and then uses the device to perform drainage. The excess fluid is then evacuated by the evacuation of said tub.

De manière non limitative, deux dispositifs de drainage selon l'invention peuvent être utilisés simultanément, sur deux membres distincts du patient, de manière à réaliser le drainage simultané de ces deux membres.In a nonlimiting manner, two drainage devices according to the invention can be used simultaneously, on two separate limbs of the patient, so as to perform the simultaneous drainage of these two limbs.

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L'invention sera mieux comprise à la lecture de la description qui suit d'un mode de réalisation de l'invention donné à titre d'exemple non limitatif, en référence aux dessins annexés, sur lesquels :

  • la figure 1 illustre un mode de réalisation du dispositif de drainage lymphatique selon l'invention ; et
  • la figure 2 illustre un arceau muni de buses composant le dispositif de drainage de la figure 1 .
The invention will be better understood on reading the following description of an embodiment of the invention given by way of non-limiting example, with reference to the appended drawings, in which:
  • the figure 1 illustrates an embodiment of the lymphatic drainage device according to the invention; and
  • the figure 2 illustrates a hoop provided with nozzles making up the drainage device of the figure 1 .

Description détaillée de l'inventionDetailed description of the invention

La figure 1 illustre premier mode de réalisation du dispositif de drainage lymphatique 10 selon l'invention. Dans cet exemple, le dispositif de drainage lymphatique 10 permet de réaliser le drainage lymphatique du membre d'un patient par projection d'un fluide F, en l'espèce de l'eau, vers le membre du patient. Ici, le dispositif de drainage lymphatique 10 comprend un élément formant manchon 14, constitué ici par une cuissarde 12 destinée à recevoir la jambe d'un patient. En variante, sans sortir du cadre de l'invention, le membre sur lequel est installé le dispositif de drainage lymphatique selon l'invention peut être un bras du patient, son visage ou encore son torse.The figure 1 illustrates the first embodiment of the lymphatic drainage device 10 according to the invention. In this example, the lymphatic drainage device 10 allows lymphatic drainage of the limb of a patient by spraying a fluid F, in this case water, towards the limb of the patient. Here, the lymphatic drainage device 10 comprises a sleeve member 14, constituted here by a thigh strap 12 intended to receive the leg of a patient. As a variant, without departing from the scope of the invention, the limb on which the lymphatic drainage device according to the invention is installed can be the patient's arm, his face or even his torso.

Ladite cuissarde 12 est configurée pour entourer tout ou partie de la jambe du patient, allant de préférence de la cheville à la cuisse dudit patient. Ladite cuissarde 12 s'étend sensiblement selon un axe X et définit un volume intérieur V destiné à recevoir la jambe dudit patient. La cuissarde 12 comporte une extrémité proximale 12a, configurée pour être disposée au niveau de la partie supérieure de la jambe du patient et une extrémité distale 12b configurée pour être disposée à proximité du pied du patient, lorsque la cuissarde 12 est installée sur la jambe dudit patient.Said thigh strap 12 is configured to surround all or part of the patient's leg, preferably extending from the ankle to the thigh of said patient. Said thigh strap 12 extends substantially along an X axis and defines an interior volume V intended to receive the leg of said patient. The thigh strap 12 has a proximal end 12a, configured to be disposed at the level of the upper part of the patient's leg and a distal end 12b configured to be disposed close to the patient's foot, when the thigh strap 12 is installed on the leg of said leg. patient.

De manière non limitative, la cuissarde 12 comprend en outre une partie chaussante 16 configurée pour accueillir le pied du patient. La cuissarde 12 est pourvue d'une ouverture supérieure 13 configurée pour recevoir la jambe du patient. Par ailleurs, la cuissarde 12 est de préférence constituée de polymère naturel ou synthétique ou tout autre matériau imperméable et souple.In a nonlimiting manner, the thigh 12 further comprises a footwear part 16 configured to accommodate the patient's foot. The thigh strap 12 is provided with an upper opening 13 configured to receive the patient's leg. Furthermore, the thigh 12 is preferably made of natural or synthetic polymer or any other waterproof and flexible material.

La cuissarde 12 comporte également une paroi extérieure 18 et une paroi intérieure 20. La paroi intérieure 20 de la cuissarde est munie d'une pluralité d'arceaux 22, dans cet exemple non limitatif quatre arceaux 22, espacés le long de ladite cuissarde 12. De manière non limitative, ces arceaux 22 peuvent être solidarisés à la paroi intérieure 20 de la cuissarde 12 par collage ou par couture.The thigh 12 also comprises an outer wall 18 and an inner wall 20. The inner wall 20 of the thigh strap is provided with a plurality of arches 22, in this non-limiting example four arches 22, spaced along said thigh 12. In a nonlimiting manner, these hoops 22 can be secured to the inner wall 20 of the thigh 12 by gluing or by stitching.

La figure 2 illustre un exemple d'arceau 22 utilisé dans le dispositif de drainage lymphatique 10 de la figure 1 . Cet arceau 22 est circulaire, de centre O, et s'étend suivant l'axe X. L'arceau 22 est de faible épaisseur, de préférence entre 1 millimètre (mm) et 15 mm, de sorte qu'il ne perturbe pas le passage de la jambe du patient lorsque ce dernier enfile la cuissarde 12. The figure 2 illustrates an example of a hoop 22 used in the lymphatic drainage device 10 of the figure 1 . This hoop 22 is circular, with a center O, and extends along the X axis . The hoop 22 is thin, preferably between 1 millimeter (mm) and 15 mm, so that it does not disturb the passage of the patient's leg when the latter puts on the thigh strap 12.

L'arceau a une hauteur H de l'ordre de quelques centimètres tandis que son diamètre correspond sensiblement au diamètre de la cuissarde 12. L'arceau 22 est configuré pour entourer la jambe du patient sur la hauteur H. The hoop has a height H of the order of a few centimeters while its diameter corresponds substantially to the diameter of the thigh strap 12. The hoop 22 is configured to surround the patient's leg over the height H.

Cet arceau 22 comporte une face intérieure 22a sur laquelle sont disposées annulairement une pluralité de buses 24. Les buses 24 sont, de préférence, espacées sur toute la périphérie de l'arceau 22. Ces buses sont orientées vers l'intérieur de l'arceau et donc vers le volume intérieur V défini par la cuissarde 12. L'ensemble des buses 24 disposées sur un arceau 22 forme un groupe de buses 24. This arch 22 has an inner face 22a on which are annularly disposed a plurality of nozzles 24. The nozzles 24 are preferably spaced over the entire periphery of the arch 22. These nozzles are oriented towards the interior of the arch. and therefore towards the interior volume V defined by the thigh strap 12. The assembly of nozzles 24 arranged on an arch 22 forms a group of nozzles 24.

Dans cet exemple non limitatif, les buses 24 sont orientées vers l'extrémité proximale de la jambe du patient. Ces buses sont inclinées, par rapport au plan P dans lequel est disposé l'arceau 22, de préférence d'un angle α compris entre 35° et 75°, encore de préférence d'un angle α compris entre 45° et 65°, encore de préférence d'un angle α de 55°.In this non-limiting example, the nozzles 24 are oriented towards the proximal end of the patient's leg. These nozzles are inclined, relative to the plane P in which the arch 22 is disposed , preferably by an angle α between 35 ° and 75 °, more preferably by an angle α between 45 ° and 65 °, more preferably with an angle α of 55 °.

On constate, sur la figure 1 , que les buses 24 sont connectées à une source d'alimentation 26 en fluide F. Cette source d'alimentation 26 peut être, entre autre, un robinet d'eau courante. De préférence, le fluide F est acheminé depuis la source d'alimentation 26 jusqu'aux buses 24, au moyen d'un réseau de conduits 28. De manière non limitative, chaque arceau 22 peut être connecté à la source d'alimentation 26 au moyen d'un conduit 28. We see, on the figure 1 , that the nozzles 24 are connected to a supply source 26 with fluid F. This supply source 26 can be, among other things, a tap of running water. Preferably the fluid F is routed from the power source 26 to the nozzles 24, by means of a network of conduits 28. In a nonlimiting manner, each hoop 22 can be connected to the power source 26 by means of a conduit. 28.

Par ailleurs, chaque arceau 22 peut supporter un conduit 28 s'étendant sur tout ou partie de sa périphérie et communicant avec les buses 24 disposées sur ledit arceau 22. Ce conduit peut être intégré dans la matière de l'arceau 22 ou fixé sur ledit arceau 22. Furthermore, each arch 22 can support a duct 28 extending over all or part of its periphery and communicating with the nozzles 24 arranged on said arch 22. This duct can be integrated into the material of the arch 22 or fixed to said. hoop 22.

En pratique, pour procéder au drainage lymphatique au moyen du dispositif de drainage lymphatique 10 selon l'invention, le patient enfile la cuissarde 12, en introduisant sa jambe par l'ouverture supérieure 13. Sans sortir du cadre de l'invention, la paroi extérieure 18 de la cuissarde peut être munie d'un moyen d'ouverture latéral, tel une fermeture-éclair ou un velcro, s'étendant selon sensiblement toute la longueur de la cuissarde 12 et permettant d'ouvrir latéralement ladite cuissarde afin de pouvoir y introduire plus facilement la jambe du patient, et de la fermer de manière étanche lors de son utilisation.In practice, to proceed with lymphatic drainage by means of the lymphatic drainage device 10 according to the invention, the patient puts on the thigh strap 12, inserting his leg through the upper opening 13. Without departing from the scope of the invention, the wall 18 of the thigh strap can be provided with a lateral opening means, such as a zipper or a Velcro, extending along substantially the entire length of the thigh 12 and allowing to open laterally said thigh in order to be able to there introduce the patient's leg more easily, and close it tightly during use.

Lorsque la cuissarde est installée sur la jambe du patient, ladite jambe est entourée par la cuissarde 12 et s'étend dans le volume intérieur V défini par ladite cuissarde 12. Le patient se place alors de préférence en position allongée, dans une baignoire ou tout autre espace permettant de récupérer le fluide excédentaire.When the thigh strap is installed on the leg of the patient, said leg is surrounded by thigh strap 12 and extends into the interior volume V defined by said thigh strap 12. The patient then preferably places himself in a lying position, in a bathtub or all. other space to recover the excess fluid.

Par ailleurs, le diamètre de la cuissarde 12 est de préférence légèrement supérieur à celui de la jambe du patient de sorte que la jambe du patient n'est pas comprimée par ladite cuissarde 12. La cuissarde 12 peut toutefois comporter un élastique de fermeture, disposé au niveau de l'ouverture supérieure 13 et permettant de serrer la cuissarde 12 autour de la jambe du patient afin d'assurer l'étanchéité de ladite cuissarde 12. Furthermore, the diameter of the thigh strap 12 is preferably slightly greater than that of the patient's leg so that the patient's leg is not compressed by said thigh strap 12. The thigh strap 12 may however include an elastic closure, arranged at the level of the upper opening 13 and allowing the thigh strap 12 to be tightened around the patient's leg in order to ensure the tightness of said thigh strap 12.

Le patient provoque l'alimentation en fluide F du dispositif de drainage lymphatique 10, par exemple en actionnant un robinet. Le fluide, en l'espèce l'eau, est alors acheminé depuis une source d'alimentation 26 jusqu'aux buses 24. Lesdites buses 24 permettent alors une projection à grande vitesse du fluide F vers le volume intérieur V défini par la cuissarde 12, et donc vers la jambe du patient, dans la direction d'orientation des buses. La jambe est donc soumise à une pluralité de pressions appliquées par le fluide F et localisées sensiblement en regard de chacune des buses 24 alimentées. La pression exercée par le fluide projeté a un effet massant, de sorte que le dispositif de drainage lymphatique 10 selon l'invention permet le drainage lymphatique du membre, en l'espèce la jambe du patient, au moyen de la force appliquée par le fluide F projeté.The patient causes the supply of fluid F to the lymphatic drainage device 10, for example by actuating a tap. The fluid, in this case water, is then routed from a power source 26 to the nozzles 24. Said nozzles 24 then allow a high speed projection of the fluid F towards the internal volume V defined by the thigh strap 12. , and therefore towards the patient's leg, in the direction of orientation of the nozzles. The leg is therefore subjected to a plurality of pressures applied by the fluid F and located substantially opposite of each of the nozzles 24 supplied. The pressure exerted by the projected fluid has a massaging effect, so that the lymphatic drainage device 10 according to the invention allows lymphatic drainage of the limb, in this case the patient's leg, by means of the force applied by the fluid. F projected.

Les buses 24 étant disposées sur les arceaux 22, les zones de pression appliquées par le fluide projeté sont donc réparties sur la jambe du patient, sensiblement en regard desdits arceaux. De cette manière, les zones de pressions sont réparties en des régions sensiblement circulaires le long de la jambe du patient.The nozzles 24 being arranged on the arches 22, the pressure zones applied by the sprayed fluid are therefore distributed over the patient's leg, substantially opposite said arches. In this way, the pressure zones are distributed in substantially circular regions along the patient's leg.

En outre, les buses 24 étant orientées vers l'extrémité proximale 12a de la cuissarde 12, on comprend que le fluide est projeté vers l'extrémité proximale de la jambe du patient. Cette orientation permet d'exercer une pression dirigée vers le haut de la jambe du patient. Cette direction correspond au sens de circulation de la lymphe dans la jambe, ce qui améliore d'autant plus la circulation lymphatique dans la jambe du patient.In addition, the nozzles 24 being oriented towards the proximal end 12a of the thigh 12, it is understood that the fluid is projected towards the proximal end of the patient's leg. This orientation allows pressure to be exerted upwardly on the patient's leg. This direction corresponds to the direction of lymph circulation in the leg, which further improves lymphatic circulation in the patient's leg.

Le diamètre de la cuissarde 12 étant de préférence supérieur au diamètre de la jambe du patient, le fluide F projeté peut s'écouler par l'ouverture supérieure 13 de la cuissarde 12. Le patient peut utiliser ce dispositif de drainage lymphatique 10 dans sa baignoire personnelle et procéder au drainage lymphatique sans avoir à se déplacer chez un spécialiste. Le fluide projeté peut en outre être réutilisé par le dispositif de drainage 10 pour continuer l'opération de drainage.The diameter of the thigh 12 preferably being greater than the diameter of the patient's leg, the fluid F projected can flow through the upper opening 13 of the thigh 12. The patient can use this lymphatic drainage device 10 in his bathtub. personal and lymphatic drainage without having to go to a specialist. The sprayed fluid can further be reused by the drainage device 10 to continue the drainage operation.

Le dispositif de drainage lymphatique 10 comporte en outre un organe de contrôle 30 configuré pour contrôler l'alimentation en fluide F des buses 24. De préférence, l'organe de contrôle 30 est configuré pour commander l'alimentation d'uniquement un groupe de buses 24 à la fois, c'est-à-dire l'alimentation d'uniquement l'ensemble des buses 24 supportées par un seul des arceaux 22. The lymphatic drainage device 10 further comprises a control member 30 configured to control the supply of fluid F to the nozzles 24. Preferably, the control member 30 is configured to control the supply of only one group of nozzles. 24 at a time, that is to say the supply of only all of the nozzles 24 supported by only one of the arches 22.

De cette manière, le fluide F est projeté vers la jambe du patient, uniquement au niveau dudit arceau 22, en regard des buses 24 alimentées. Pendant ce temps, toutes les autres buses 24, c'est-à-dire toutes les buses supportées par les autres arceaux 22, ne sont pas alimentées et ne projettent pas de fluide. On comprend que cette conformation permet de ne drainer qu'une région, sensiblement circulaire, de la jambe du patient. La région à drainer peut être déterminée en fonction des besoins du patient.In this way, the fluid F is projected towards the leg of the patient, only at the level of said arch 22, opposite the nozzles 24 supplied. During this time, all the other nozzles 24, that is to say all the nozzles supported by the other arches 22, are not supplied and do not spray fluid. It is understood that this conformation makes it possible to drain only one region, which is substantially circular, of the patient's leg. The area to be drained can be determined according to the needs of the patient.

L'organe de contrôle 30 est également configuré pour commander l'alimentation successive des différents groupes de buses 24 suivant un schéma prédéterminé.The control member 30 is also configured to control the successive supply of the different groups of nozzles 24 according to a predetermined pattern.

Dans cette configuration, un premier groupe de buses 24 est alimenté durant une durée prédéterminée, puis l'alimentation de ce groupe de buses 24 est interrompue et un autre groupe de buses est alimenté. L'organe de contrôle 30 reproduit cette commande suivant une séquence d'alimentation des groupes de buses 24 prédéterminée. La succession d'une étape de projection de fluide puis d'une étape d'interruption de la projection de fluide permet de créer un effet de pompage sur la jambe du patient qui améliore encore l'efficacité du drainage lymphatique.In this configuration, a first group of nozzles 24 is supplied for a predetermined duration, then the supply of this group of nozzles 24 is interrupted and another group of nozzles is supplied. The control unit 30 reproduces this command according to a predetermined sequence of feeding the groups of nozzles 24 . The succession of a fluid projection step followed by a step of interrupting the projection of fluid makes it possible to create a pumping effect on the patient's leg which further improves the efficiency of lymphatic drainage.

La séquence d'alimentation des groupes de buses 24 peut être préenregistrée dans une mémoire interne du dispositif de drainage lymphatique 10 ou encore déterminée par un opérateur avant le lancement des opérations de drainage.The sequence of feeding the groups of nozzles 24 can be prerecorded in an internal memory of the lymphatic drainage device 10 or alternatively determined by an operator before the initiation of the drainage operations.

De préférence, les groupes de buses 24 sont alimentés successivement depuis l'extrémité proximale 12a de la cuissarde 12 jusque l'extrémité distale 12b de ladite cuissarde. Autrement dit, dans un premier temps, seules les buses 24 de l'arceau 22 disposé à proximité de l'extrémité proximale 12a de la cuissarde sont alimentées. Puis l'alimentation de ces buses est interrompue et seules les buses de l'arceau 22 inférieur immédiatement successif sont alimentées. L'opération est répétées jusqu'à l'alimentation des seules buses 24 de l'arceau disposé à proximité de l'extrémité distale 12b de la cuissarde 12. Preferably, the groups of nozzles 24 are supplied successively from the proximal end 12a of the thigh 12 to the distal end 12b of said thigh. In other words, initially, only the nozzles 24 of the hoop 22 disposed near the proximal end 12a of the thigh strap are supplied. Then the supply of these nozzles is interrupted and only the nozzles of the immediately successive lower arch 22 are supplied. The operation is repeated until only the nozzles 24 of the arch arranged near the distal end 12b of the thigh strap 12 are fed .

De cette manière, le fluide F est projeté par paliers successifs, et la jambe est drainée du haut vers le bas. Cette séquence particulière d'alimentation des groupes de buses 24 permet de reproduire le schéma des drainages lymphatiques manuels traditionnels dont l'efficacité est bien connue.In this way, the fluid F is projected in successive stages, and the leg is drained from top to bottom. This particular sequence of feeding the groups of nozzles 24 makes it possible to reproduce the pattern of traditional manual lymphatic drainage, the efficiency of which is well known.

En variante, les groupes de buses peuvent être alimentés successivement depuis l'extrémité distale 12b de la cuissarde 12 jusque l'extrémité proximale 12a de ladite cuissarde.As a variant, the groups of nozzles can be supplied successively from the distal end 12b of the thigh strap 12 to the proximal end 12a of said thigh strap.

De manière non limitative, l'organe de contrôle 30 peut être configuré pour alimenter une pluralité de groupes de buses 24 simultanément, afin de drainer une plus grande portion de la jambe du patient.In a non-limiting manner, the control member 30 can be configured to feed a plurality of groups of nozzles 24 simultaneously, in order to drain a larger portion of the patient's leg.

Sans sortir du cadre de l'invention, deux dispositifs de drainage selon l'invention peuvent être installés simultanément, par exemple sur les deux jambes du patient, de manière à réaliser le drainage lymphatique simultané desdites deux jambes du patient.Without departing from the scope of the invention, two drainage devices according to the invention can be installed simultaneously, for example on the two legs of the patient, so as to carry out the simultaneous lymphatic drainage of said two legs of the patient.

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  1. Device (10) for the lymphatic drainage of a limb of a patient, the device comprising:
    • an element forming a sleeve (14) defining an inner volume for surrounding at least a part of the limb of the patient and comprising a proximal end (12a) and a distal end (12b), the element forming a sleeve further comprising a plurality of means (24) for spraying fluid (F) configured to be connected to a fluid supply source (26), said means for spraying fluid being oriented towards the inner volume of said element forming a sleeve (14), so as to spray the fluid towards the limb of the patient when the drainage device is installed on said limb;
    • a plurality of support elements spaced along the element forming a sleeve and configured to support said means for spraying fluid, each of the support elements supporting a group of means for spraying fluid; characterized in that the device comprises
    • a control component configured to control the fluid supply of a single one of the groups of means for spraying fluid at once.
  2. Drainage device according to claim 1, wherein means (24) for spraying fluid (F) are configured to spray the fluid toward the proximal end (12a) of the element forming a sleeve (14).
  3. Drainage device according to claim 1 or 2, wherein means (24) for spraying fluid (F) comprise a set of nozzles arranged annularly so as to surround the limb of a patient
  4. Drainage device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein said support elements (22) are of one piece with the inner wall (20) of the element forming a sleeve (14).
  5. Drainage device according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the control component (30) is configured to control the successive supply of fluid (F) for each of the groups of means (24) for spraying fluid supported by said support elements (22).
  6. Drainage device according to claim 5, wherein the control component (30) is configured to successively supply in fluid (F) each of the groups of means (24) for spraying fluid supported by support elements (22) from the proximal end (12a) of the element forming a sleeve (14) to the distal end (12b) of the element forming a sleeve or from the distal end of the element forming a sleeve to the proximal end of the element forming a sleeve.
  7. Drainage device according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein said support elements (22) are hoops configured to enclose the limb of a patient.
  8. Device according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the element forming a sleeve (14) is a thigh-high boot (12) shaped to receive a leg of the patient.
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