Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Method and apparatus for repair of intervertebral discs
- Patent Title (中): 椎间盘修复方法及装置
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Application No.: US12043471Application Date: 2008-03-06
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Publication No.: US08088084B2Publication Date: 2012-01-03
- Inventor: Peter A. Zahos
- Applicant: Peter A. Zahos
- Applicant Address: US OH Cleveland
- Assignee: The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
- Current Assignee: The Cleveland Clinic Foundation
- Current Assignee Address: US OH Cleveland
- Agency: Tarolli, Sundheim, Covell & Tummino LLP
- Main IPC: A61H1/00
- IPC: A61H1/00 ; A61B8/00
Abstract:
A method of repairing an intervertebral disc of a patient's body includes identifying a target area of the intervertebral disc. An ultrasound generator is placed proximate the target area and outside the patient's body. An area temperature at the target area is monitored. Ultrasonic energy is generated with the ultrasound generator within a predetermined energy range. The ultrasonic energy is adjusted in response to the area temperature exceeding a predetermined temperature range. An apparatus for repairing an intervertebral disc of a patient's body is also provided.
Public/Granted literature
- US20080221490A1 METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR REPAIR OF INTERVERTEBRAL DISCS Public/Granted day:2008-09-11
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