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Method and apparatus for connective tissue treatment

  • US 7,789,841 B2
  • Filed: 04/24/2002
  • Issued: 09/07/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/06/1997
  • Status: Expired due to Fees
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1. A method for stimulating growth or healing, or treating pathologies, of connective tissue in mammals in need thereof, comprising:

  • subjecting the affected connective tissue selected from the group consisting of cartilage in one or more natural joints of the mammal, ligaments, tendons, fascia, and combinations thereof to noninvasive, low intensity pulsed ultrasound with a substantially single frequency between about 1 and about 2 MHz, a pulse width of between about 10 and about 2,000 microseconds, a repetition frequency of about 0.10 to about 10 KHz, and a duration sufficient to stimulate growth, healing, or repair of the connective tissue.

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