Methods and systems for use in controlling tissue ablation volume by temperature monitoring
US8591507B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 31, 2013 |
| Grant date | Nov 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 31, 2033 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2218/007
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
This invention relates to medical methods, instruments and systems for creating a controlled lesion using temperature to control the growth of the lesion. The treatment can be used in any tissue area and is particularly useful in or around a vertebral body. The features relating to the methods and devices described herein can be applied in any region of soft or hard tissue including bone or hard tissue.
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