Imaging, therapy, and temperature monitoring ultrasonic method
First Claim
1. A method for therapeutic treatment comprising the steps of:
- providing an ultrasonic therapy system comprising a single ultrasound transducer, a display, and a control interface; and
operating the control interface to control the single ultrasound transducer to non-invasively provide imaging of a targeted tissue below a skin surface, provide temperature monitoring of the targeted tissue, and provide therapeutic heating of the targeted tissue, such that the imaging, the temperature monitoring, and the therapeutic heating are conducted through the use of the single ultrasound transducer.
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Abstract
An ultrasonic system useful for providing imaging, therapy and temperature monitoring generally comprises an acoustic transducer assembly configured to enable the ultrasound system to perform the imaging, therapy and temperature monitoring functions. The acoustic transducer assembly comprises a single transducer that is operatively connected to an imaging subsystem, a therapy subsystem and a temperature monitoring subsystem. The ultrasound system may also include a display for imaging and temperature monitoring functions. Additionally, the acoustic transducer assembly can be configured to provide three-dimensional imaging, temperature monitoring or therapeutic heating through the use of adaptive algorithms and/or rotational or translational movement. Moreover, a plurality of the exemplary single transducers can be provided to facilitate enhanced treatment capabilities.
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1. A method for therapeutic treatment comprising the steps of:
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providing an ultrasonic therapy system comprising a single ultrasound transducer, a display, and a control interface; and operating the control interface to control the single ultrasound transducer to non-invasively provide imaging of a targeted tissue below a skin surface, provide temperature monitoring of the targeted tissue, and provide therapeutic heating of the targeted tissue, such that the imaging, the temperature monitoring, and the therapeutic heating are conducted through the use of the single ultrasound transducer. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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