Methods and systems for diagnosing and treating fibromyalgia
US11039755B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 2, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 22, 2021 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 8, 2037 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/4839
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure provides methods and systems for diagnosing and treating fibromyalgia in a patient. In one method, a pressure value is obtained for the patient, wherein the pressure value is determined by inserting a needle of a device into a location in the patient, injecting saline solution into the patient at the location, and measuring a pressure at the location: and fibromyalgia is diagnosed in the patient if the pressure at the location exceeds a threshold pressure value. The present disclosure also provides a device for use in the methods of the disclosure. One such device includes a needle, a syringe including a saline solution, a tube positioned between the syringe and the needle, and a pressure sensor configured to obtain a pressure value at a muscle location of a patient.
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