Spinal Decompression Smooth Transition Signaling
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional modality machines using conventional decompression techniques are inadequate for treating patients with severe injuries or sensitivity issues, as they do not perform intradiscal disc decompression effectively, causing discomfort due to abrupt tension changes.
Innovation Solution
A modified decompression technique utilizing a smooth transition between tension levels, achieved through a sinusoidal mathematical function, and oscillation at high tension levels to relax paraspinal muscles, mimicking manual manipulation, allowing for intradiscal disc decompression and activation of dry or partially dry discs for repair.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Ease of operation
If conventional decompression cycling between high and low tension levels is used, then paraspinal muscles are relaxed through confusion, but patients with severe injuries or sensitivity problems experience significant discomfort and pinched nerves
Solution Approach 1:
The system dynamically adjusts tension levels using smooth transition functions (sinusoidal or cosine curves) instead of abrupt cycling. The tension varies continuously according to a predetermined smooth transition profile, eliminating sudden changes that cause patient discomfort while maintaining the decompressive effect on paraspinal muscles.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention changes the parameter of tension transition from abrupt/discrete to smooth/continuous. By using mathematical functions (sinusoidal, cosine) to define the tension profile, the system transforms the harmful abrupt transitions into beneficial smooth transitions, resolving the contradiction between effective muscle relaxation and patient comfort.
2Productivity
If abrupt tension level changes are used in modality machines, then decompression treatment can be applied, but patients with pain sensitivity experience significant discomfort
Solution Approach 1:
The system employs dynamic tension modulation with smooth transition functions that continuously vary the tension level. This dynamic approach maintains treatment effectiveness while eliminating abrupt changes, allowing productive treatment of patients with pain sensitivity who would otherwise be incapable of receiving modality treatment.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention applies beforehand cushioning by pre-programming smooth transition profiles (sinusoidal or cosine curves) that anticipate and prevent abrupt tension changes. This preparatory measure ensures that tension transitions are always smooth, cushioning patients from discomfort before it can occur.
3Adaptability or versatility
If conventional decompression techniques are used, then treatment can be provided to general patients, but intradiscal disc decompression is not effectively performed for patients with severe injuries
Solution Approach 1:
The system achieves universality by providing a single modality machine that can effectively treat both general patients and those with severe injuries. The smooth transition tension profile serves multiple functions: it relaxes paraspinal muscles for general patients and simultaneously enables intradiscal decompression for patients with severe injuries, eliminating the need for separate treatment protocols.
Solution Approach 2:
The dynamic smooth transition tension profile adapts to different patient conditions. By continuously varying tension according to a smooth mathematical function, the system reliably performs intradiscal decompression for severe cases while maintaining effectiveness for general patients, resolving the contradiction between treatment versatility and specialized effectiveness.
Applied Scientific Principles
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Function Achieved in This Case
This approach enables more effective treatment of patients with acute pain or sensitivity by reducing discomfort and facilitating faster relaxation of paraspinal muscles, making modality machines suitable for patients with higher pain sensitivity.
Implementation Method 1
an oscillation at high tension may be used to further relax the paraspinal muscles
Implementation Method 2
The smooth transition may be performed by utilizing a sinusoidal mathematical function, such as a cosine, so that the use of a convention electromechanical actuator provides a smooth transition
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AI summary
A modality system that computes a signal having a first tension level, a second tension level, and transition tension levels between the first and second tension level, where the higher of the first and second tension levels includes an oscillation. The system communicates the signal to an electromechanical actuator to apply a modality treatment to a patient.