Method for minimally invasive surgery using therapeutic ultrasound to treat spine and orthopedic diseases, injuries and deformities
US10842587B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 12, 2015 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 30, 2039 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2017/320082
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for minimally invasive surgery using therapeutic ultrasound in spine and orthopedic orthopedic procedures. The method includes a minimally invasive access port, a therapeutic ultrasound probe to treat a targeted area through the port, and a protective sheath that enables application of the therapeutic ultrasound without causing unintended tissue damage.
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