Portable continuously self-monitoring bone healing device and method
US4432361A · kind A · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 18, 1982 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 1984 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 18, 2002 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/08
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A completely portable, continuously self-monitoring device for expediting the healing of bone or soft tissue fractures or defects in a patient is disclosed herein along with its method of use. This device includes an electrical power supply, electronic circuitry and an arrangement of electrodes for applying current in a regulated manner through the fracture or defect site in a way which has been found to expedite the healing of bone fractures or bone defects at the site. The device also includes a monitoring arrangement cooperating with its power supply, electronic circuitry and arrangement of electrodes for continuously detecting and visually indicating whether or not the power supply is in proper working order and whether or not current is flowing through the fracture or defect site.
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