Imaging biomarkers for the diagnosis and prognosis of back pain and related conditions
US10638948B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 18, 2014 |
| Grant date | May 5, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 22, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/407
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention teaches novel methods of diagnosing and prognosing conditions associated with tissue degeneration and/or pain, including intervertebral disc degeneration, discogenic pain, osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and articular cartilage injury. Using the inventive noninvasive imaging methods, the diagnosis and prognosis of back pain and related conditions can be quickly and accurately determined by detecting one or more biomarkers disclosed herein.
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