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Method for treating bone fracture

US6290714A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 1, 1999
Grant dateSep 18, 2001
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Expiry dateJul 1, 2019

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2005/0659
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A method for the treatment of bone fracture using low level laser therapy. A therapist applies pressure adequate to blanch the skin at a treatment point over a site of bone fracture, and applies laser energy having a wavelength of about 630 nm to about 904 nm, with laser apparatus having a mean power output of about 100 mW to about 500 mW, at a dosage of over 1 joule/point to about 10 joules/point. Treatment times, total dosage, and number of treatment points are determined by the therapist trained in LLLT.

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