FOCUSED ULTRASONIC TRANSDUCER NAVIGATION SYSTEM

摘要

A focused ultrasonic transducer navigation system attaches to a patient and includes a housing that contains an ultrasonic device. An alignment system moves the housing, and moves the ultrasonic device within the housing, so a focal point of ultrasonic energy from the ultrasonic device is aligned in x, y, and z planes with a target location in the patient. The alignment system realigns the focal point of the ultrasonic device with the same patient target location over multiple therapy sessions eliminating repeated use of an MRI system for repeatedly realigning the ultrasonic device.

主权项

1. A method, comprising:
identifying a target location in a patient; attaching a housing to the patient, wherein the housing contains a therapy device; using an elevating mechanism to raise the housing while the housing is attached to the patient; using a first adjustment assembly to move the housing so a focal point of energy from the therapy device is in an x, y plane alignment with the target location in the patient; using the elevating mechanism to lower the housing; and using a second adjustment assembly to move the focal point of the energy from the therapy device in a z plane alignment with the target location.