Surgery: kinesitherapy – Kinesitherapy – Ultrasonic
Reexamination Certificate
2007-05-01
2007-05-01
Smith, Ruth S. (Department: 3737)
Surgery: kinesitherapy
Kinesitherapy
Ultrasonic
Reexamination Certificate
active
09435286
ABSTRACT:
The present invention provides methods for treating patients with ultrasound to promote healing. In particular, the present invention provides a method for improving blood flow to ischemic tissue by applying ultrasound to ischemic tissue. The invention also provides a method for increasing nitric oxide production in tissue by applying ultrasound to tissue.
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Francis Charles W.
Suchkova Valentina
Nixon & Peabody LLP
Smith Ruth S.
University of Rochester
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