Method and apparatus for the treatment of carpal tunnel...

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A61B 17/56 (2006.01) A61H 23/02 (2006.01) A61N 7/00 (2006.01)

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CA 2311481

The invention relates to an apparatus and method for therapeutically treating carpal tunnel or hand/wrist injuries using ultrasound. The apparatus (10) includes at least one ergonomically constructed ultrasonic transducer configured to cooperate with a placement module or strip for placement in proximity to the carpal tunnel or hand/wrist injury. The apparatus (10) also utilizes a portable, ergonomically constructed main operating unit (12) constructed to fit within a pouch (18) worn by the patient. In operation, at least one ultrasonic transducer positioned adjacent the carpal tunnel or hand/wrist injury is excited for a predetermined period of time. To ensure that at least one ultrasonic transducer is properly positioned, and to insure compliance with a treatment protocol, a safety interlock (70) is provided to prevent inadvertent excitation.

Appareil et procédé de traitement thérapeutique du syndrome du canal carpien ou de lésions de la main et du poignet à l'aide des ultrasons. Ledit appareil (10) comporte au moins un transducteur ultrasonique conçu de manière ergonomique configuré pour coopérer avec un module ou une bande de mise en place à proximité du canal carpien ou des lésions de la main et du poignet. Ledit appareil (10) comporte également une unité (12) de fonctionnement principale portable et conçue de manière ergonomique, adaptée pour être introduite dans une poche (18) portée par le patient. En fonctionnement, au moins un transducteur ultrasonique placé adjacent au canal carpien ou aux lésions de la main et du poignet est excité pendant un laps de temps prédéterminé. Pour assurer la mise en place correcte d'au moins un transducteur ultrasonique et la conformité avec un protocole de traitement, ledit appareil comporte un verrouillage de sécurité (70) destiné à empêcher une excitation par inadvertance.

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