APPARATUS FOR ULTRASONIC BONE TREATMENT

摘要

The apparatus is used for therapeutically treating injuries using ultrasound. The apparatus includes an ergonomically constructed ultrasonic transducer treatment head module (14) partially fabricated with a conductive plastic material. The apparatus also utilizes a portable, ergonomically constructed main operating unit (12) constructed to fit within a pouch (18) worn by the patient. In operation, the transducer treatment head module (14) is positioned adjacent the area of the injury and excited for a predetermined period of time. To ensure that the transducer treatment head module (14) is properly positioned, and to ensure compliance with a treatment protocol, a safety interlock is provided to prevent inadvertent excitation of the transducer.