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US 10,299,860 B2Granted
Treatment method using multiple energy sources
AssigneeLutronic Corporation
InventorKwang Chon Ko
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Abstract
The present invention relates to treatment method using multiple energy sources. The treatment method using multiple energy sources, includes: applying a first energy into an inside of an annulus fibrosus; and applying a second energy different from the first energy to an outside of the annulus fibrosus.
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A treatment method using multiple energy sources, the method comprising:
- applying a first energy into an inner layer of an annulus fibrosus by a delivery means inserted through the inner layer of the annulus fibrosus;
- and
- applying a second energy different from the first energy to a penetration region on an outside surface of the annulus fibrosus,
- wherein a level of the second energy is lower than a level of the first energy,
- wherein a portion of the delivery means is entirely located within the annulus fibrosus when the first energy is applied, the portion of the delivery means protruding from an end of a catheter, and
- wherein the second energy is applied when the delivery means is separated from the annulus fibrosus after the first energy has been applied.
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A treatment method using multiple energy sources, the method comprising:
- penetrating a penetration region on an outside surface of an annulus fibrosus and inserting a laser delivery means through an inner layer of the annulus fibrosus;
- applying a first energy into the inner layer of the annulus fibrosus through the laser delivery means;
- separating the laser delivery means from the annulus fibrosus after applying the first energy;
- and
- contracting/coagulating the penetration region by applying a second energy for contraction/coagulation to the penetration region,
- wherein a level of the second energy is lower than a level of the first energy,
- wherein a portion of the laser delivery means is entirely located within the annulus fibrosus when the first energy is applied, the portion of the laser delivery means protruding from an end of a catheter, and
- wherein the second energy is applied when the laser delivery means is separated from the annulus fibrosus after the first energy has been applied.
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