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Method and apparatus particularly useful for treating osteoporosis

US5529572A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateJul 13, 1994
Grant dateJun 25, 1996
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Expiry dateJul 13, 2014

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B17/58
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method and apparatus for increasing the density and strength of bone, particularly for preventing or treating osteoporosis, by subjecting the bone to unfocussed compressional shock waves.

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