Method for using acoustic shock waves in the treatment of medical conditions
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1. A method of treating scar tissue in the spinal cord comprising:
- locating a site or suspected site of a pathological condition associated with said scar tissue;
generating acoustic shock waves;
focusing said acoustic shock waves on the located site; and
applying a sufficient number of acoustic shock waves to the located site to induce or accelerate healing.
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Abstract
This invention relates to methods for medical treatment of pathological conditions. More particularly, the invention relates to methods for using acoustic shock waves to treat a variety of pathological conditions such as plantar warts, deep bone bruises, prostate cancer, benign prostatic hypertrophy, urinary incontinence, and spinal cord injuries, including the reduction or removal of scar tissue to aid in spinal cord regrowth.
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1. A method of treating scar tissue in the spinal cord comprising:
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locating a site or suspected site of a pathological condition associated with said scar tissue;
generating acoustic shock waves;
focusing said acoustic shock waves on the located site; and
applying a sufficient number of acoustic shock waves to the located site to induce or accelerate healing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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5. A method for inducing or accelerating the generation of nerve cells in the treatment of a spinal cord injury comprising:
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locating a site or suspected site of a pathological condition associated with the spinal cord injury;
generating acoustic shock waves;
focusing the acoustic shock waves on the located site; and
applying a sufficient number of acoustic shock waves to the located site to induce micro-injury and increased vascularization thereby inducing or accelerating the generation of nerve cells. - View Dependent Claims (6, 7, 8)
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