Method and apparatus for treatment of pain by frequently alterna

Details Method and apparatus for treatment of pain by frequently alterna Method and apparatus for treatment of pain by frequently alterna

1985-04-22

1986-04-29

Pinkham, Richard C.

Surgery

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ABSTRACT:
A method and apparatus for use in the treatment of pain through frequently alternating temperature stimulation uses a Peltier effect thermoelectric unit to induce thermal gradients in a patient's skin to selectively elevate and lower the temperature of the skin relative to a baseline skin temperature for brief intervals. The duration, intensity, frequency, and direction of the thermal gradient may be controlled via a microprocessor-based controller and a set of rheostats.

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