An apparatus for measurement of a limb circumference, a device for measurement of a limb compliance comprising the same and a device used in the treatment of lymphedema comprising the same

Abstract

The present invention provides an apparatus for measurement of a limb circumference, comprising a pull string module, a first measurement module and a second measurement module. The pull string modulesurrounds the limb, the first measurement module is arranged on the pull string module, and the second measurement module is connected to the pull string module. The first measurement module moves alone the longitudinal axis of the limb and meanwhile measures the length of the limb. The first measurement module measures the length of the encircling part simultaneously when the second measurementmodule move alone the limb, so as to determine the correlation between the limb length and the limb circumference. Two groups or more of the pull string modules of the apparatus can be used in parallel. When two groups of the pull string modules are used in parallel, changes of limb hardness, namely compliance, can be monitored. A plurality of groups of the pull string modules used in parallel canbe used for treatment of lymphedema.

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technical field [0001] The present invention relates to a limb circumference detection device, more specifically, to a detection device which continuously measures the circumference of various positions of the limbs and can measure the compliance of the limbs and treat the edema of the limbs. Background technique [0002] After surgical treatment of breast cancer, gynecological or pelvic cancer patients, the lymphatic circulation path is blocked due to tissue fibrosis caused by lymph node resection and subsequent radiotherapy and chemotherapy. It causes lymph fluid to accumulate in the tissue and cause swelling, which is called lymphedema, especially in the extremities. [0003] Lymphedema is caused by the imbalance between the exudation and recycling of lymph fluid. Therefore, lymphedema usually does not occur immediately after surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, but gradually occurs after several months or even years. Lymphedema can seriously affect a person's appeara...

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Problems solved by technology

Lymphedema can be alleviated by manual lymphatic drainage, but manual lymphatic drainage needs to be performed by professionals, which consumes a lot of manpower and can only be performed in medical institutions. Therefore, it is urgent to develop a device that can achieve the above therapeutic effects. Save manpower, and at the same time, it is convenient for patients to receive treatment at any time without going to a medical institution

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