Transducer mounting assembly

a technology of mounting assembly and transducer head, which is applied in the field of transducer mounting assembly, can solve the problems of impeded placement of ultrasonic transducer head in the most appropriate position for accelerating healing

Inactive Publication Date: 2005-05-05
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[0009] The apparatus of the invention allows an ultrasonic transducer to be secured to an orthopedic appliance in an adjustable fashion, so that the transducer can be consistently and reliably moved into the proper position for treatment, without interference from or interfering with the elements of the orthopedic appliance, and then can be moved out of the way or removed during periods between treatments.
[0015] As described in more detail below, the apparatus may take the form of one of several alternative embodiments, each of which allow attachment to one or more elements of existing orthopedic appliances, and allow the ultrasonic transducer to be adjustably and reliably positioned relative to the patient.

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Placement of ultrasonic transducer heads in positions most appropriate for accelerating healing may be impeded by elements of the orthopedic appliance when existing attachment techniques, such as straps or bandages, are used.
However, existing attachment techniques rely on patient compliance in accurately positioning the transducer.

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[0023] The apparatus of the invention is intended to be attachable to a variety of orthopedic appliances, ranging from external fixators, such as Ilizarov rings, unilateral fixators, or spatial frames (such as those disclosed in U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,030,386; 5,971,984; 5,891,143; 5,728,095; and 5,702,389, the entire contents of each of which are incorporated herein by reference), to orthopedic braces and the like. As a result, the particular configuration of the adjustable clamp may be substantially variable. It may be adjustable in the sense that it can be attached to the orthopedic appliance in a variety of locations or positions, or in the sense that the clamp allows movement relative to the element of the orthopedic element to which it is attached, or in the sense that the attachment point of the clamp to the adjustable connector can be varied, or some combination thereof. The adjustable clamp may, in fact, be available or sold with the orthopedic appliance itself, and in that sense...

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Abstract

The invention relates to an apparatus for adjustably securing an ultrasonic transducer to an orthopedic appliance, having: (a) an optional adjustable clamp adapted to adjustably secure the apparatus to an element of an orthopedic appliance; (b) a transducer holder adapted to secure the transducer to the apparatus; (c) an adjustable connector adapted to adjustably connect the optional adjustable clamp to the transducer holder.

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[0001] This application claims benefit of the filing date of U.S. Provisional Application Ser. No. 60 / 242,994, filed Oct. 25, 2000, the entire contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0002] 1. Field of the Invention [0003] The invention relates to an apparatus for adjustably mounting an ultrasonic transducer to an orthopedic appliance, wherein the transducer can be adjustably positioned in a manner appropriate for ultrasonic therapy. [0004] 2. Description of Related Art [0005] The use of ultrasound therapy for the acceleration of healing of bone injuries is known in the art. Similarly, the acceleration of healing of soft tissue injuries, particularly musculoskeletal tissues, by the application of ultrasound has also been described Ultrasonic therapy generally involves placing an ultrasonic transducer, usually associated with a conductive gel or bladder, against or near the skin in the vicinity of the injury, and driving the transducer with ...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(United States)
IPC IPC(8): A61F7/00A61B17/60A61B19/00A61N7/00
CPCA61B17/60A61N7/00A61B19/26A61B90/50
Inventor TALISH, ROGER J.URGOVICH, KENNETH J.KROMPASICK, DONALD E.JAMES, ANTHONYRANKHORN, WAYNETANIS, KEVINLUDECKER, ROBERT SCOTT
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