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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Sep. 19, 2006
Filed:
Dec. 20, 2001
Roger J. Talish, Hillsborough, NJ (US);
John P. Ryaby, Essex Falls, NJ (US);
Emery Rose, Astoria, NY (US);
Alan A. Winder, Westport, CT (US);
Kenneth Urgovitch, Sr., Clifton, NJ (US);
Roger J. Talish, Hillsborough, NJ (US);
John P. Ryaby, Essex Falls, NJ (US);
Emery Rose, Astoria, NY (US);
Alan A. Winder, Westport, CT (US);
Kenneth Urgovitch, Sr., Clifton, NJ (US);
Exogen, Inc., Piscataway, NJ (US);
Abstract
The invention relates to apparatus and method for ultrasonically stimulating cartilage growth. The apparatus includes at least one ergonomically constructed ultrasonic transducer configured to cooperate with a placement module or strip for placement in proximity to an area where cartilage growth is desired. The apparatus also utilizes a portable, ergonomically constructed main operating unit constructed to fit within a pouch worn by the patient. In operation, at least one ultrasonic transducer positioned in proximity to an osteochondral site is excited for a predetermined period of time. To ensure that at least one ultrasonic transducer is properly positioned, and to insure compliance with a treatment protocol, a safety interlock is provided to prevent inadvertent excitation of the at least one ultrasonic transducer.