NZ504422A - Patient worn apparatus for portable ultrasonic treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome - Google Patents

Patient worn apparatus for portable ultrasonic treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome

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Publication number
NZ504422A
NZ504422A NZ504422A NZ50442298A NZ504422A NZ 504422 A NZ504422 A NZ 504422A NZ 504422 A NZ504422 A NZ 504422A NZ 50442298 A NZ50442298 A NZ 50442298A NZ 504422 A NZ504422 A NZ 504422A
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New Zealand
Prior art keywords
carpal tunnel
hand
ultrasonic transducer
ultrasonic treatment
tunnel syndrome
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NZ504422A
Inventor
Jack P Ryaby
Kenneth J Mcleod
Clinton T Rubin
Original Assignee
Exogen Inc
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Publication of NZ504422A publication Critical patent/NZ504422A/en

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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H23/00—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms
    • A61H23/02—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive
    • A61H23/0245—Percussion or vibration massage, e.g. using supersonic vibration; Suction-vibration massage; Massage with moving diaphragms with electric or magnetic drive with ultrasonic transducers, e.g. piezoelectric
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N7/00—Ultrasound therapy
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61H—PHYSICAL THERAPY APPARATUS, e.g. DEVICES FOR LOCATING OR STIMULATING REFLEX POINTS IN THE BODY; ARTIFICIAL RESPIRATION; MASSAGE; BATHING DEVICES FOR SPECIAL THERAPEUTIC OR HYGIENIC PURPOSES OR SPECIFIC PARTS OF THE BODY
    • A61H2205/00—Devices for specific parts of the body
    • A61H2205/06—Arms
    • A61H2205/065—Hands
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N7/00—Ultrasound therapy
    • A61N2007/0078—Ultrasound therapy with multiple treatment transducers

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  • Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Animal Behavior & Ethology (AREA)
  • Veterinary Medicine (AREA)
  • Public Health (AREA)
  • General Health & Medical Sciences (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Radiology & Medical Imaging (AREA)
  • Nuclear Medicine, Radiotherapy & Molecular Imaging (AREA)
  • Biomedical Technology (AREA)
  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Epidemiology (AREA)
  • Pain & Pain Management (AREA)
  • Physical Education & Sports Medicine (AREA)
  • Rehabilitation Therapy (AREA)
  • Percussion Or Vibration Massage (AREA)
  • Orthopedics, Nursing, And Contraception (AREA)

Abstract

An apparatus for therapeutically treating carpal tunnel or hand/wrist injuries using ultrasound. The apparatus (10) includes at least one ergonomically constructed ultrasonic transducer configured to cooperate with a placement module or strip for placement in proximity to the carpal tunnel or hand/wrist injury. The apparatus (10) also utilizes a portable, ergonomically constructed main operating unit (12) constructed to fit within a pouch (18) worn by the patient. In operation, at least one ultrasonic transducer positioned adjacent the carpal tunnel or hand/wrist injury is excited for a predetermined period of time. To ensure that at least one ultrasonic transducer is properly positioned, and to insure compliance with a treatment protocol, a safety interlock (70) is provided to prevent inadvertent excitation.
NZ504422A 1997-10-09 1998-10-09 Patient worn apparatus for portable ultrasonic treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome NZ504422A (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
US6241497P 1997-10-09 1997-10-09
PCT/US1998/021341 WO1999018876A1 (en) 1997-10-09 1998-10-09 Method and apparatus for ultrasonic treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome

Publications (1)

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NZ504422A true NZ504422A (en) 2003-01-31

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NZ504422A NZ504422A (en) 1997-10-09 1998-10-09 Patient worn apparatus for portable ultrasonic treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome

Country Status (5)

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EP (1) EP1027002A4 (en)
AU (1) AU752098B2 (en)
CA (1) CA2311481A1 (en)
NZ (1) NZ504422A (en)
WO (1) WO1999018876A1 (en)

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US6599246B1 (en) * 2002-01-25 2003-07-29 Kenneth W. Coffey Apparatus and method for substantially stationary transducer therapeutic ultrasound treatment
EP2257339A4 (en) * 2008-02-29 2014-02-19 Bioventus Llc Hard to reach fracture applicator strap

Family Cites Families (8)

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BR8107560A (en) 1981-11-19 1983-07-05 Luiz Romariz Duarte ULTRASONIC STIMULATION OF BONE FRACTURE CONSOLIDATION
US5003965A (en) 1988-09-14 1991-04-02 Meditron Corporation Medical device for ultrasonic treatment of living tissue and/or cells
US5211160A (en) * 1988-09-14 1993-05-18 Interpore Orthopaedics, Inc. Ultrasonic orthopedic treatment head and body-mounting means therefor
GB9408668D0 (en) * 1994-04-30 1994-06-22 Orthosonics Ltd Untrasonic therapeutic system
US5520612A (en) * 1994-12-30 1996-05-28 Exogen, Inc. Acoustic system for bone-fracture therapy
US5556372A (en) * 1995-02-15 1996-09-17 Exogen, Inc. Apparatus for ultrasonic bone treatment
US5730705A (en) * 1995-06-12 1998-03-24 Talish; Roger J. Ultrasonic treatment for bony ingrowth
US5656016A (en) * 1996-03-18 1997-08-12 Abbott Laboratories Sonophoretic drug delivery system

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EP1027002A4 (en) 2001-08-22
AU9795798A (en) 1999-05-03
EP1027002A1 (en) 2000-08-16
WO1999018876A1 (en) 1999-04-22
CA2311481A1 (en) 1999-04-22
AU752098B2 (en) 2002-09-05

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