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Treatment methods

US9623241B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 6, 2011
Grant dateApr 18, 2017
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Expiry dateMar 28, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N2007/0026
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The invention generally relates to methods for treating osteoarthritis. In certain embodiments, methods of the invention involve providing stimulation to a subject's central nervous system to modulate a signal sent to or from the subject's joint, thereby treating osteoarthritis.

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