Ultrasonic probe
US-2015011888-A1 · Jan 8, 2015 · US
Method for minimally invasive surgery using therapeutic ultrasound to treat spine and orthopedic diseases, injuries and deformities
US10842587B2 · US · B2
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Publication number | US-10842587-B2 |
| Application number | US-201514939668-A |
| Country | US |
| Kind code | B2 |
| Filing date | Nov 12, 2015 |
| Priority date | Nov 12, 2014 |
| Publication date | Nov 24, 2020 |
| Grant date | Nov 24, 2020 |
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A method for minimally invasive surgery using therapeutic ultrasound in spine and orthopedic orthopedic procedures. The method includes a minimally invasive access port, a therapeutic ultrasound probe to treat a targeted area through the port, and a protective sheath that enables application of the therapeutic ultrasound without causing unintended tissue damage.
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What is claimed is: 1. A surgical method comprising: providing a tubular member having an annular translucent or transparent element at one end, said translucent or transparent element defining an enclosed space at said one end of said tubular member and being provided along an outer surface with a coating of a light reflective material; forming an opening or incision in tissues of a patient; inserting said tubular member into said opening or incision so that said tubular member maintains said opening or incision in an open configuration; directing visible light energy along a fiber optic guide in a sidewall of said tubular member to said annular translucent or transparent element; reflecting said visible light energy from said reflective material so that light shines into said enclosed space; and performing an operation on tissues in said enclosed space during the directing of said light energy. 2. The method defined in claim 1 wherein the performing of said operation includes inserting a distal end of an ultrasonic surgical instrument into said area and ultrasonically vibrating an operative head of said instrument during an engagement thereof with said tissues.
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guided by light, e.g. laser pointers · CPC title
with suction or vacuum means · CPC title
for incising tissue · CPC title
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- What does patent US10842587B2 cover?
- A method for minimally invasive surgery using therapeutic ultrasound in spine and orthopedic orthopedic procedures. The method includes a minimally invasive access port, a therapeutic ultrasound probe to treat a targeted area through the port, and a protective sheath that enables application of the therapeutic ultrasound without causing unintended tissue damage.
- Who is the assignee on this patent?
- Misonix Inc
- What technology area does this patent fall under?
- Primary CPC classification A61B90/13. Mapped technology areas include Human Necessities.
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- Publication date Tue Nov 24 2020 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) (B2). Legal status and post-grant events are not shown on this page.
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