SHOCK WAVE THERAPY METHOD AND DEVICE
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1. A therapeutic shock wave device comprising:
- a reflector housing;
a parabolic reflector disposed in the housing; and
an energy source disposed within the parabolic reflector for developing a shock wave so that a planar shock wave is formed by the parabolic reflector and emanates from the housing.
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Abstract
An extracorporeal shock wave system provides a planar wave for the treatment of tissue. A parabolic reflector is provided in order to propagate the planar wave through a membrane and to the tissue of a human subject. A piezoelectric, electrohydraulic or electromagnetic source may be used to develop the wave.
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1. A therapeutic shock wave device comprising:
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a reflector housing;
a parabolic reflector disposed in the housing; and
an energy source disposed within the parabolic reflector for developing a shock wave so that a planar shock wave is formed by the parabolic reflector and emanates from the housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12)
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13. A method for developing a planar shock wave to be used for therapeutic purposes on a subject, the method comprising the steps of:
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generating a spark to cause a shock wave;
shaping and directing the shock wave to create a planar shock wave; and
propagating the planar shock wave toward the subject. - View Dependent Claims (14, 15, 16, 17)
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18. A therapeutic method for treating tissue comprising the steps of:
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generating a planar shock wave; and
coupling the planar shock wave to the tissue to be treated. - View Dependent Claims (19, 20, 21, 22)
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23. A therapeutic device for administering a shock wave to a subject comprising:
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a housing;
a shock wave source disposed in the housing;
wave directing and shaping structure in the housing responsive to the shock wave for causing a planar shock wave to be emitted from the housing; and
structure for coupling the shock wave to the subject. - View Dependent Claims (24, 25, 26, 27)
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