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US3867929A
US3867929A US021235A US2123570A US3867929A US 3867929 A US3867929 A US 3867929A US 021235 A US021235 A US 021235A US 2123570 A US2123570 A US 2123570A US 3867929 A US3867929 A US 3867929A
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  • the present invention relates to an ultrasonic therapeutic treatment system. More specifically, the present invention relates to therapeutic treatment for relieving symptoms of certain musculoskeletal conditions of humans an animals. Furthermore specifically, the present invention relates to the therapeutic treatment of open wounds. Even more specifically, the present invention relates to such treatment by means of an ultrasonic bath, whereby the entire bath is subject to ultrasonic oscillations and the power of the ultrasonic oscillations is variable to adapt to the individual patient.
  • a prior art treatment involves a system to apply vibrations directly or through a coupling such as grease to parts of the body.
  • a treatment has a very limited degree of application and success.
  • a later form of treatment comprises a therapeutic bath with a transducer located within the bath.
  • this form of treatment also met with limited application and success.
  • a primary problem with this system is that the oscillations are made uneven throughout the bath, and therefore the effect of the treatment varied greatly within the bath. All of the above methods of treatment suffer from certain inherent disadvantages in addition to the above listed disadvantages.
  • Each patient is subjected to the same treatment. However, it has been found that each patient is not susceptible to the same treatment. This is due to differences in bone structure, skin flesh density, water content, and other musculoskeletal traits of the individual.
  • the scope of the present invention includes the treatment of all musculoskeletal disorders.
  • the present invention encompasses the treatment of bone disorders such as fractures, and also disorders which relate to and effect bones such as calcaneal spurs and apophysitis.
  • the present invention also encompasses the treatment of all types of muscle disorders such as contusions, membrane disorders such as periostitis, skin disorders such as callousitis, tendon disorders such as tenosynovitis, and bursa disorders such as bursitis and bunions.
  • the present invention encompasses the treatment of disorders relating to and/or effecting bone and muscle, cartilage, ligament or nerve such as sprains, strains, sesamoiditis, various types of arthritis such as osteo arthritis and Mortons neuralgia.
  • Such objects are achieved in accordance with the present invention by providing a medication in the ultrasonic bath.
  • the ultrasonic bath performs cleaning of the wound, and simultaneously applies medication to the wound.
  • the power of the bath is variable to adapt both to the limitations of each patient, and also to the severity of the particular wound.
  • the present invention provides such a cleaning and therapeutic treatment whereby an acoustically transparent container surrounds the open wound, and contains medication which is in contact with the open wound. The wound and the container are then placed within the bath. Simultaneous cleaning and medication are performed in a similar manner as previously described.
  • FIG. 1 is a schematic diagram of a therapeutic treatment device in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 2 is a diagram of a perferred portable therapeutic treatment unit in accordance with the present invention.
  • FIG. 3 is a diagram, partly in section, of a modified embodiment of the present invention for use in the simultaneous treatment and cleaning of open wounds.
  • FIG. 1 a device will be described which will conveniently be used to perform the treatment of the present invention.
  • a bath 1 which is susceptible to ultrasonic oscillation.
  • Transducers 2 are connected in a known manner through frequency oscillator 4 to an AC source 3.
  • the liquid within the bath 1 is uniformly oscillated at a desired power and frequency.
  • variable power control 5 is provided in the control circuit.
  • Control device 5 may be any such known device, or any commercially available such device. They are connected within the circuit in a known manner. By the provision of the control element 5, the power of the oscillation of the bath may be independently controlled and adjusted.
  • FIG. 2 an example of a practical device embodying the present invention is shown.
  • the treatment device described with reference to FIG. 1 is conveniently mounted in a portable cart generally indicated at 10.
  • Cart includes handle 11 and wheels 12 for portable movement.
  • Bath 1 having transducers 2 mounted on the outer surface thereof, is conveniently and conventionally mounted within cart 10.
  • the practical embodiments of the present invention may be other than that specifically shown in FIG. 2.
  • the cart 10 may have a different shape than that shown.
  • the device may be mounted permanently rather than in a portable unit.
  • the bath 1 may be of various shapes and adapted to receive various limbs and parts of the body undergoing treatment.
  • the bath 1 may be particularly shaped to receive a foot, or a leg, or a hand, or an arm, or an elbow.
  • the scope of the present invention includes more than the diagrammatic shape of bath 1 shown in the figures.
  • the present invention may include variable control units of a known type.
  • the frequency oscillator and transducers may be any which are commercially available and known in the art, for instance of polycrystalline ceramic material such as barium titanate or zirconium titanate.
  • polycrystalline ceramic material such as barium titanate or zirconium titanate.
  • Sono manufactured by Linden Laboratorles.
  • variable power control may be any which is known and commercially available in the art.
  • One such example is the Powerstat (7.5 amps/l00l40V) manufactured by Superior Electric Co., of Springfield, Ill.
  • the operation of the above device will now be described.
  • the part of the body which is to undergo treatment is comfortably placed within the bath.
  • the transducers cause the liquid in the bath to oscillate, whereby acoustic energy is conveyed throughout the liquid in the bath and the part of the body within the bath.
  • a sufficient number of transducers are used to insure that the energy is uniformly conveyed throughout the liquid in the bath and the part of the body within the bath at the desired power level.
  • variable power control is then adjusted to raise the power level as high as possible.
  • the power level is slightly reduced.
  • the practical range of power depends upon the patient, and may vary a great deal up to, for instance, a level of 10 watt per square centimeter of skin within the bath. However, it has been found that the most practical range is from 0.30 to 0.70 Watt/cm of skin within the bath.
  • the frequency of oscillation of the acoustic energy may be set at any desired level, usually within the range of 50 to 250 kilocycles.
  • a particularly effective setting is I00 kc, with a tolerance of: 20 kc.
  • the oscillator would be designed for lOO kc, and within commercial tolerances would oscillate at a frequency in the range of from to I20 kc.
  • the time length of each treatment may practically range from 3 or 4 minutes up to 10 minutes or more. It has been found that the treatment embodying the present invention is effective very rapidly. It has also been found that usually after 10 minutes of treatment, no additional benefits accrue.
  • the number of treatments necessary vary a great deal, and depend on the individual patient, on the particular condition being treated, and upon the severity of the symptoms of the condition. It has been found that satisfactory results may occur after only a single treatment. It has also been found that good results have required as many as eleven treatments. It is conceivable of course, that relief of symptoms may take more than eleven treatments.
  • composition of the bath may include any liquid which is sensitive to the transmission of acoustical energy, and which may be beneficial to the treatment of the particular condition.
  • Water alone may be used, or various aqueous, oil or wax solutions may be used.
  • the temperature of the bath is not critical, although it has been found generally that warmer temperatures are helpful. The main consideration would be the comfort of the patient.
  • EXAMPLE I A patient suffering from a condition medically diagnosed as periostitis tibial tuberosity at the ankle, an old injury, was treated in accordance with the present invention.
  • the ankle was placed in a bath in accordance with the present invention.
  • the power was adjusted to 0.46 Watt/cm of skin with in the bath. This was found to be the maximum acceptable comfortable limit for this patient.
  • the frequency of the ultrasonic oscillations was between 80 and kilocycles.
  • the treatment was continued for 10 minutes. Two treatments such as described were performed on the patient. After the second treatment, the pain was completely gone and the patient could walk and wear shoes without pain.
  • treatment in accordance with the present invention significantly relieves the symptoms of severe contusions.
  • EXAMPLE 2 A patient suffering from a condition medically diag- A patient suffering from a condition medically diagnosed as contusion of the first metatarso-phalangeal nosed as right ankle sprain was treated in accordance joint was treated in accordance with the present invenwith the present invention. The symptoms of the pation. The patient evidenced pain and edema and retients condition included massive edema, ecchymosis, stricted motion. The particular joint was placed in the weight bearing very painful. The power was adjusted to ultrasonic bath as above described. Power was adjusted 0.57 Watt/ 2 after the patient's ankle was placed in to 0.37 Watt/cm? The frequency of the ultrasonic 05- the bath.
  • the frequency of the oscillations was between cillations was between 80 and 90 kilocycles. The length 80 to 90 kilocycles. Each treatment lasted 8 minutes. of each treatment was l0 minutes. Three treatments 5 Seven treatments were conducted, and after the sevwere given, and at the end of the third treatment the enth treatment, the edema had been reduced, there was pain and edema had subsided and motion was comno pain on locomotion, and the ecchymosis had been pletely restored. absorbed. Other patients suffering from similar condi- Other patients suffering from similar contusions untions were treated in accordance with the present inderwent similar treatment, the results of which are vention. The results of these treatments are s'ummasummarized in Table 2. rized in Table 3.
  • EXAMPLE 4 A patient suffering from a condition medically diagnosed as post-poliomyelitis plantar fascia strain of the right foot was treated in accordance with the present invention. The symptoms of the condition were severe pain and edema, patient almost nonambulatory. The patients foot was placed in a bath in accordance with the present invention. The power level was adjusted to 0.55 Watt/ 2 and the frequency of oscillations was between 80 to 90 kc. The time length of each treatment was 8-l0 minutes. After the end of the sixth treatment, the pain and edema had disappeared.
  • treatment in accordance with the present invention relieves the symptoms of strains.
  • EXAMPLE 5 A patient suffering from a condition medically diagnosed as sesamoiditis of the left foot was treated in accordance with the present invention.
  • the symptoms of the condition were chronic pain and edema.
  • the foot was placed in a bath in accordance with the present invention as described above.
  • the power level was ad- .justed to 0.64 Watt 2, and the frequency of oscillations was between to kc.
  • the length of each treatment was 8-l0 minutes. After the end of the fourth treatment, the pain was gone and the edema was completely absorbed.
  • TREATMENTS TREATMENT DIAGNOSIS (MIN) ON SYMPTOMS Sesamoiditis left foot Unable to bear Pain freefirst Metatarsal head weight on fore- 0.6l 80-90 I0 4 weightbearing foot pain on normal motion flexion and unrestricted extension Sesamoiditis(Bifurcated) Pain at ball Pain on extenright foot of foot upon 0.57-0.61 80-90 8 9 sion ceased standing and walking and upon extension of great toe Sesamoiditis(Bifurcated) Pain on stand- Pain subsided right foot ing or exten- 0.57-0.6l 80-90 8 7 motion was norsion of great mal and paintoe less Thus, it is seen that treatment in accordance with the present invention relieves the symptoms of sesamoid- A patient suffering from a condition medically diagnosed as apophysitis of the left heel was treated in accordance with the present invention.
  • the symptoms of the condition were pain on weight bearing and upon physical activities.
  • the heel was placed in the bath in accordance with the present invention.
  • the power level was varied between 0.49 and 0.53 Watt/ 2, and the frequency was between 80 to 90 kc.
  • the length of each treatment was 8 minutes, and after the end of the third treatment the pain had subsided.
  • EXAMPLE 8 A patient suffering from a condition medically diagnosed as multiple callousitis bilateral was treated in accordance with the present invention. Symptoms of the condition were pain at metatarsal areas of both feet. The feet were placed in a bath and the power was adjusted to from 0.59 to 0.61 Watt/m2- The frequency of oscillation was between 80 and 90 kc. The length of each treatment was 8 minutes. At the end of the third treatment, the inflammation had been reduced. The ache, however, although decreased, remained present, due to the foot structure of the patient.
  • treatment in accordance with the present invention is successful in relieving symptoms of callousitis.
  • EXAMPLE 7 A patient suffering from a condition medically diagnosed at Tailors bunion of the left foot, head of the fifth metatarsal, was treated in accordance with the present invention. The symptoms were edema and erythema, right 5th metatarsal head. The foot was placed in a bath and the power level was adjusted to 0.53 to 0.61 Watt Z. The frequency of oscillations was between 80 to 90 kc. Each treatment last 8 minutes. At the end of the fourth treatment, the pain has subsided. The enlarged joint however, being bone, did not decrease.
  • a patient suffering from a condition medically diagnosed as tendonitis posterial tibial muscle of the right foot was treated in accordance with the present invention.
  • the symptoms of the condition were pain upon motion, motion restricted.
  • the foot was placed in a bath in accordance with the present invention.
  • the power level was adjusted to 0.52 Watt/m2, and the frequency was between and kc.
  • Each treatment lasted 10 minutes. At the end of the fourth treatment, the pain had disappeared, and motion was completely unrestricted.
  • EXAMPLE 10 A patient suffering from a condition medically diagnosed as osteo arthritis of both feet was treated in accordance with the present invention. Symptoms of the subsided condition were pain and edema in joint areas, stiffness and limited motion. Both feet were placed in the bath been decreased, and motion was increased.
  • treatment in accordance with the present invention is successful in relieving the symptoms of neuralgia.
  • EXAMPLE 13 A patient suffering from a condition medically diagnosed as fracture proximal phalanx of the left third toe was treated in accordance with the present invention. Symptoms of the condition were pain and edema upon TABLE 9 PRE-TREATMENT SYMPTOMS POWER LENGTH OF NO. OF EFFECT OF OF MEDICAL CONDITION WATT/cm (KC) TREATMENTS TREATMENT DIAGNOSIS (MIN) ON SYMPTOMS Bitaleral Calcaneal Extreme pain on 0.46 80-90 l0 ll Pain subsided.
  • present invention is successful in relieving the symptoms of calcaneal spurs.
  • EXAMPLE 12 A patient suffering from a condition medically diag- Patients suffering from similar conditions were area of the left foot was treated in accordance with the treated in accordance with the present invention. The present invention. The symptoms of the condition w results of these treatments are summarized in Table 10. P n digital pressu e. nd ight edema. The foot was TABLE I PRE-TREATMENT SYMPTOMS OF POWER LENGTH OF NO. OF EFFECT OF 0 CY MEDICAL CONDITION WATT/cm (KC) TREAT- TREATMENTS TREATMENT MENT DIAGNOSIS (MIN) ON SYMPTOMS Fracture th toe(right) Pain on pres- 0.6l 80-90 8-10 Edema reduced.
  • the length of each treatment was 8 minutes. At the end of the fourth treatment, all pain and edema had subsided.
  • treatment in accordance with the present invention is successful in relieving the symptoms of fractures.
  • the present invention is furthermore applicable to the treatment of other similar disorders than those specifically mentioned.
  • the above examples all involve the treatment of humans. it is to be understood that the scope of the present invention encompasses the treatment of similar disorders in horses, cattle, dogs, cats and other livestock and pets.
  • a race horse suffering from a sprained knee joint could readily be treated in accordance with the present invention.
  • This example is not meant to be limiting, however, since it is further to be understood that virtually any animal could be treated for any of the above specific disorders or similar related disorders.
  • the scope of the present invention encompasses the simultaneous treatment and cleaning of open wounds.
  • open wounds As previously discussed there are great practical difficulties in thoroughly cleaning and treating open wounds. For instance, it is difficult by mere surgical debridement such as wiping or sponging of the wound to eliminate all debris or dirt therefrom.
  • an open wound no matter how severe and dirty may be cleaned and treated simultaneously.
  • treatment and cleaning may be carried out more thoroughly and quickly than by any previously known method.
  • the liquid used in the bath shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 may include a medication.
  • the bath is ultrasonically vibrated, the wound in cleaned and simultaneously the medication is applied.
  • the power of the ultrasonic vibrations is adjusted as described above.
  • other limitations of the power include the severity of the wound and the amount of debris and dirt in the wound.
  • open wound 20 is surrounded by an acoustically transparent container 21.
  • Container 21 contains medication 22 which surrounds and covers wound 20 and which is also acoustically transparent.
  • Container 21 may be made of any convenient material, the only requirement being that it be capable of transmitting acoustic vibrations. Examples of such material are polyethylene or polypropylene from 3-I0 mils thick.
  • the limb with the wound and the container are placed together in the bath. Treatment is then performed as described above. The ultrasonic oscillations are transmitted from the bath through container 21 and medication 22 to simultaneously clean and treat wound 20.
  • a therapeutic treatment device comprising a bath adapted to contain a therapeutic liquid; at least one acoustic transducer means attached to said bath for conveying uniform acoustic energy through said liquid at a uniform ultrasonic frequency; means operatively connected to said transducer means to selectively adjust the power of said energy to a uniform level up to L Watt/square centimeter of surface being treated within said liquid; and an acoustically transparent container adapted to contain a medication and surround an open wound, and adapted to be immersed in said liquid.
  • transducer oscillates at a frequency in the range of from 50 to 250 kilocycles.
  • a method for the simultaneous treatment and cleaning of an open wound of a patient comprising placing said wound in a solution containing a medication within an acoustically transparent container surrounding said wound; placing said container in an ultrasonically oscillating bath; conveying uniform acoustic energy at a uniform ultrasonic frequency from said ultrasonically oscillating bath through said container and to said solution; and selectively adjusting the power of said energy up to the maximum comfort level of said patient while maintaining said uniform frequency, said level being no higher than 1.0 Watt/square centimeter of surface being treated in said bath.

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