Methods and systems for locating and treating nerves with cold therapy
US11311327B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 12, 2017 |
| Grant date | Apr 26, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 21, 2039 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/0293
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention generally relates to improved medical devices, systems, and methods. In many embodiments, devices, systems, and methods for locating and treating a target nerve with cold therapy are provided. For example, a focused cold therapy treatment device may be provided that is adapted to couple with or be fully integrated with a nerve stimulation device such that nerve stimulation and focused cold therapy may be performed concurrently with the cryo-stimulation device. Improvements in nerve localization and targeting may increase treatment accuracy and physician confidence in needle placement during treatment. In turn, such improvements may decrease overall treatment times, the number of repeat treatments, and the re-treatment rate. Further, additional improvements in nerve localization and targeting may reduce the number of applied treatment cycles and may also reduce the number of cartridge changes (when replaceable refrigerant cartridges are used).
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