METHOD AND DEVICE FOR TREATMENT OF VARICOSE VEINS

摘要

Methods and devices for treatment of a varicose vein are provided. One such device includes a finger (102) having a spring (106) and a surface to directly or indirectly engage the skin of the subject superficial to the varicose vein. The device also includes a base (110) operatively coupled to the spring such that the finger is movable relative to the base between a first position and a second position, wherein, when the finger is in the first position, the finger applies a force to the skin sufficient to substantially reduce gravitationally induced backflow of blood through the varicose vein and away from the heart, and when the finger is in the second position, blood flow through the varicose vein and toward the heart is permitted through peripheral venous pumping. The device also includes an adhesive (116) coupled to the base to removably secure the base to the subject.