Phototherapy method

Details Phototherapy method Phototherapy method

2006-06-12

2011-12-06

Farah, Ahmed (Department: 3769)

Surgery

Miscellaneous

Methods

C607S088000, C607S091000

Reexamination Certificate

active

08069857

ABSTRACT:
A method of providing phototherapy to a patient. In some embodiments, the method includes the steps of placing a patient on a rigid support surface of a phototherapy device, the support surface being adapted to support the patient without substantial deformation; transmitting light from a light source through a first portion of the support surface to the patient; and limiting light transmission from the light source through a second portion of the support surface.

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