The present invention is directed to an improved device and method for treating Peyronie's disease.
Peyronie's disease is condition caused by scar tissue, called plaque, that forms inside the penis. It can result in a bent, rather than straight, erect penis. Treatment of the disease includes use of surgery, pills, topical cream, and/or medical devices applied to the penis. Medical devices for the treatment of Peyronie's disease include penile traction and vacuum erection devices. Penile traction devices typically comprise one or more clamping member, for example, a rubber ring or band, attached around the head of the penis; one or more base portion attached around the base of the penis; and one or more adjustable portion, for example, a rod and spring, is positioned along the penis and is connected at ends to the base and clamping portions. A force applied by the adjustable portion is used to cause the clamping member to move away from the base member, which causes the head of the penis to move sufficiently away from the base of the penis. Repeated use of the traction device is used to reduce or eliminate any bend or curvature in the penis. Known traction devices apply force to the distal end of the penis in a direction that extends the penis perpendicularly outward from the body. This outward extension combined with their rigid construction makes known penile traction devices unsuited for use in public. The outward extension and bulkiness of known traction devices can also limit the physical movement of patients, for example, sleeping in a prone position is made almost impossible when wearing known traction devices.
The present invention is directed to treatment of Peyronie's disease in a manner that improves user comfort and enables use in public, as well as during sleep. With the present invention, during treatment of Peyronie's disease, a stretching force is applied to the penis in a direction that is generally along a patient's body, rather than in a direction that is perpendicular to the body.
In one embodiment, the present invention comprises a method of treating Peyronie's disease, comprising the steps of: attaching a first portion of a device to a penis of a patient; attaching a second portion of the device to a body portion of the patient that is not the penis; and applying a force on the penis with the device to cause the penis to straighten and thereby treat the Peyronie's disease. In one embodiment, the second portion is above the groin of the patient. In embodiments, the second portion is the waist, the chest, the shoulders, or the neck of the patient. In one embodiment, the second portion is below the groin of the person. In one embodiment, the second portion is the thigh, the knee, the calf, or the ankle of the patient. In one embodiment, the device applies the force with the patient in a prone position. In one embodiment, the patient in a standing position, the force is applied in an upward or downward direction. In one embodiment, the first portion is configured to secure the device to the penis via a clamping and/or compressive force. In one embodiment, the first portion comprises a ring. In one embodiment, the first portion applies the clamping and/or compressive force to a distal portion of the penis. In one embodiment, the first portion comprises a silicone, elastic, and/or rubber material. In one embodiment, the first portion encircles the head of the penis. In one embodiment, the first portion comprises an adhesive. In one embodiment, the second portion comprises a harness. In one embodiment, the second portion comprises one or more of a strap, tube, band, belt, and/or rope. In one embodiment, the second portion is configured to be attached to a thigh, knee, calf, ankle, neck, chest, and/or waist of the patient. In one embodiment, the first portion and the second portion are joined by a third portion. In one embodiment, the third portion is configured to apply the pulling force to penis. In one embodiment, the third portion comprises an elastic or stretchable material. In one embodiment, the third portion comprises one or more of a strap, tube, rope, belt, and/or band. In one embodiment, the force comprises a pulling or stretching force.
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In one embodiment, second portion 102a is configured to be mounted over the chest, shoulders, and/or neck of a patient.
In one embodiment, second portion 102b is configured to be mounted over the waist of a patient.
In one embodiment, second portion 102c is configured to be mounted above either the right or left knee, for example, either thigh of a patient.
In one embodiment, second portion 102d is configured to be mounted below either the right or left knee, for example, either calf of the patient.
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This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Application 62/926,402, filed 25 Oct. 2019.
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62926402 | Oct 2019 | US |