SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING ACUTE AND/OR CHRONIC INJURIES IN SOFT TISSUE

Title:

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING ACUTE AND/OR CHRONIC INJURIES IN SOFT TISSUE

Document Type and Number:

WIPO Patent Application WO/2012/018390

Kind Code:

A3

Abstract:

Various embodiments provide a method of treating fibrous soft tissue. The method can include the steps of targeting injured fibrous soft tissue located at or near an injury location; directing therapeutic ultrasound energy to the injured fibrous soft tissue; creating a conformal region of elevated temperature in the injured fibrous soft tissue; and creating at least one thermally induced biological effect in the injured fibrous soft tissue. In various embodiments the thermally induced biological effect can be one of coagulation, increased perfusion, reduction of inflammation, generation of heat shock proteins, and initiation of healing cascade.

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Inventors:

SLAYTON MICHAEL H (US)
BARTHE PETER G (US)

Application Number:

PCT/US2011/001366

Publication Date:

August 02, 2012

Filing Date:

August 02, 2011

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Assignee:

GUIDED THERAPY SYSTEMS LLC (US)
SLAYTON MICHAEL H (US)
BARTHE PETER G (US)

International Classes:

A61N7/00; A61B17/54; A61B18/00

Foreign References:

US20060122508A1	2006-06-08
US20090253988A1	2009-10-08
US20080071255A1	2008-03-20
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