Diagnostic and feedback control system for efficacy and safety of laser application for tissue reshaping and regeneration
US9125677B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jan 22, 2011 |
| Grant date | Sep 8, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 28, 2032 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N5/067
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The efficacy and safety of laser medical treatments are ensured by performing a combination of measurement techniques to examine tissue properties in order to control characteristics of the laser treatments of cartilaginous tissues. In some aspects, a treatment tool is provided that is capable of taking and providing feedback relating to multiple measurements, including temperature measurements (in particular, radiometry), mechanical measurements, light scattering, speckle interferometry, optoacoustic measurements, and monitoring tissue electrical characteristics. The device is capable of providing feedback during the course of laser treatment of tissue to increase the safety and efficacy of treatment.
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