GB2156983B - Method and apparatus for assessing the structure and mechanical integrity of osseous systems - Google Patents

Method and apparatus for assessing the structure and mechanical integrity of osseous systems

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GB2156983B
GB2156983B GB08421446A GB8421446A GB2156983B GB 2156983 B GB2156983 B GB 2156983B GB 08421446 A GB08421446 A GB 08421446A GB 8421446 A GB8421446 A GB 8421446A GB 2156983 B GB2156983 B GB 2156983B
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osseous
assessing
systems
mechanical integrity
integrity
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GB2156983A (en
Inventor
Witek Mintowt-Czyz
John Fairclough
Len Nokes
Ian Mackie
Brian Hicks
Alan Crawford
David England
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MINTOWT CZYZ WITEK
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MINTOWT CZYZ WITEK
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    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/45—For evaluating or diagnosing the musculoskeletal system or teeth
    • A61B5/4504—Bones
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B5/00—Measuring for diagnostic purposes; Identification of persons
    • A61B5/0048—Detecting, measuring or recording by applying mechanical forces or stimuli
    • A61B5/0051—Detecting, measuring or recording by applying mechanical forces or stimuli by applying vibrations
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61B—DIAGNOSIS; SURGERY; IDENTIFICATION
    • A61B8/00—Diagnosis using ultrasonic, sonic or infrasonic waves
    • A61B8/08—Detecting organic movements or changes, e.g. tumours, cysts, swellings
    • A61B8/0875—Detecting organic movements or changes, e.g. tumours, cysts, swellings for diagnosis of bone
    • A—HUMAN NECESSITIES
    • A61—MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE; HYGIENE
    • A61N—ELECTROTHERAPY; MAGNETOTHERAPY; RADIATION THERAPY; ULTRASOUND THERAPY
    • A61N1/00—Electrotherapy; Circuits therefor
    • A61N1/18—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes
    • A61N1/32—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents
    • A61N1/326—Applying electric currents by contact electrodes alternating or intermittent currents for promoting growth of cells, e.g. bone cells
GB08421446A 1983-08-26 1984-08-23 Method and apparatus for assessing the structure and mechanical integrity of osseous systems Expired GB2156983B (en)

Applications Claiming Priority (2)

Application Number Priority Date Filing Date Title
GB838323113A GB8323113D0 (en) 1983-08-26 1983-08-26 Assessing fracture union of bone structure
GB838324790A GB8324790D0 (en) 1983-08-26 1983-09-15 Apparatus for assessing fracture union of bone structure

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GB8421446D0 GB8421446D0 (en) 1984-09-26
GB2156983A GB2156983A (en) 1985-10-16
GB2156983B true GB2156983B (en) 1987-03-11

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