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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 10, 2012
Filed:
Jul. 02, 2007
Peter C. Amadio, Rochester, MN (US);
Chunfeng Zhao, Rochester, MN (US);
Kai-nan an, Rochester, MN (US);
Marek Belohlavek, Rochester, MN (US);
Mark E. Zobitz, Rochester, MN (US);
Peter C. Amadio, Rochester, MN (US);
Chunfeng Zhao, Rochester, MN (US);
Kai-Nan An, Rochester, MN (US);
Marek Belohlavek, Rochester, MN (US);
Mark E. Zobitz, Rochester, MN (US);
Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research, Rochester, MN (US);
Abstract
This disclosure describes methods for detecting early stages of disease, in particular carpal tunnel syndrome, by using cooperative ultrasound techniques. In a particular embodiment, a grayscale ultrasonogram may be used to detect local anatomical features within the carpal tunnel by physically moving a tendon and identifying the corresponding feature on the ultrasonogram display device. A high-resolution color Doppler ultrasound device may then be used to interrogate features of anatomy surrounding the tendon for disease. In a particular embodiment, the color Doppler ultrasound device may be used to measure the velocities of the tendon and surrounding anatomy, in particular the sub-synovial connective tissue; the resultant data may be used to quantify certain anatomical anomalies, indicative or non-indicative of carpal tunnel syndrome.