Segmented skin treatment systems and methods
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1. A system for treating a patient, comprising:
- a skin treatment device configured to be strained; and
a tensioning element comprising;
a structure configured to permit shaping, comprising;
a plurality of support portions; and
at least one moveable joint positioned between at least two of the plurality of support portions;
a first attachment portion configured to releasably couple the structure to a first portion of the skin treatment device; and
a second attachment portion configured to releasably couple the structure to a second portion of the skin treatment device;
wherein the at least one moveable joint is configured to permit movement of the tensioning element to strain the skin treatment device between the first attachment portion and second attachment portion.
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Abstract
Devices, kits and methods described herein may be for wound healing, including the treatment, amelioration, or prevention of scars and/or keloids by applying and/or maintaining a pre-determined strain in an elastic skin treatment device that is then affixed to the skin surface using skin adhesives to transfer a generally planar force from the bandage to the skin surface. Applicators are used to apply and/or maintain the strains, and some of the applicators are further configured to provide at least some mechanical advantage to the user when exerting loads onto the skin treatment device.
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1. A system for treating a patient, comprising:
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a skin treatment device configured to be strained; and a tensioning element comprising; a structure configured to permit shaping, comprising; a plurality of support portions; and at least one moveable joint positioned between at least two of the plurality of support portions; a first attachment portion configured to releasably couple the structure to a first portion of the skin treatment device; and a second attachment portion configured to releasably couple the structure to a second portion of the skin treatment device; wherein the at least one moveable joint is configured to permit movement of the tensioning element to strain the skin treatment device between the first attachment portion and second attachment portion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22)
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