Surgery: kinesitherapy – Kinesitherapy – Ultrasonic
Patent
1998-03-17
2000-12-26
Lateef, Marvin M.
Surgery: kinesitherapy
Kinesitherapy
Ultrasonic
607 50, A61B 1756
Patent
active
061651443
ABSTRACT:
An apparatus and method for mounting an ultrasound transducer head module. The apparatus includes an insert having an axial bore therein and a plurality of tabs extending radially therefrom. A spacer is provided and configured to fit within a void in a cast. The spacer has a hole therein to insertably receive the insert. An ultrasound transmission-enhancing medium is positioned within the hole in the spacer and adjacent a treatment location. The ultrasound treatment head module is then positioned within the insert and means for biasing it toward the ultrasound transmission-enhancing medium is provided. A strap may be provided to secure the apparatus adjacent a body portion to be treated, with or without the existence of a cast.
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Krompasick Donald E.
Ludecker Robert Scott
Rose Emery
Talish Roger
Urgovitch, Sr. Kenneth
Exogen Inc.
Gray Bruce D.
Lateef Marvin M.
Shaw Shawna J.
Stockton Kilpatrick
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