Device for biostimulation of tissue and method for treatment of tissue

A device for biostimulation of tissue comprising:

• an array of substantially monochromatic radiation sources, said array comprising:
• at least one such radiation source providing a first wavelength less than 830 nm;
• at least one such radiation source providing a second wavelength greater than or equal to 830 nm and less than 875 nm;
• at least one such radiation source providing a third wavelength greater than or equal to 875 nm and less than 900 nm;
• and
• at least one such radiation source providing a fourth wavelength greater than or equal to 900 nm;
• said radiation sources being arranged such that at least two radiation wavelengths among said first, second, third and fourth wavelengths simultaneously pass directly or indirectly through a single point located within said tissue.

A device for biostimulation of tissue comprising:

• an array of substantially monochromatic light-emitting diodes, said array comprising:
• at least one diode providing a first wavelength less than 800 nm;
• and
• at least one diode providing a second wavelength greater than or equal to 800 nm;
• said diodes being arranged such that radiation of said first and second wavelengths simultaneously passes directly or indirectly through a single point located within said tissue.

A method for treatment of tissue comprising:

• providing an array of substantially monochromatic radiation sources, said array comprising:
• at least one such radiation source providing a first wavelength less than 830 nm;
• at least one such radiation source providing a second wavelength greater than or equal to 830 nm and less than 900 nm;
• and
• at least one such radiation source providing a third wavelength greater than or equal to 900 nm;
• said radiation sources being arranged such that when activated at least two radiation wavelengths among said first, second and third wavelengths simultaneously pass directly or indirectly through a single point located within said tissue;
• and
• exposing said tissue to a radiation beam produced by said array.

A method for treatment of tissue comprising:

• removing from the surface of said tissue absorbing, refracting, reflecting or diffracting substances;
• providing an array of substantially monochromatic radiation sources, said array comprising:
• at least one such radiation source providing a first wavelength less than 830 nm;
• at least one such radiation source providing a second wavelength greater than or equal to 830 nm and less than 900 nm;
• and
• at least one such radiation source providing a third wavelength greater than or equal to 900 nm;
• said radiation sources being arranged such that when activated at least two radiation wavelengths among said first, second and third wavelengths simultaneously pass directly or indirectly through a single point located within said tissue;
• and
• exposing said tissue to a radiation beam produced by said array.

A method for treatment of tissue comprising:

• exposing said tissue to a radiation source providing a first wavelength less than 830 nm;
• simultaneously exposing said tissue to a radiation source providing a second wavelength greater than or equal to 830 nm and less than 900 nm;
• simultaneously exposing said tissue to a radiation source providing a third wavelength greater than or equal to 900 nm;
• and
• arranging said radiation sources such that at least two radiation wavelengths among said first, second and third wavelengths simultaneously pass directly or indirectly through a single point located within said tissue.

A method for treatment of tissue comprising:

• measuring the electrical conductivity of said tissue to locate an area of conductivity greater than a preselected threshold minimum conductivity, and
• providing an array of substantially monochromatic radiation sources, said array comprising:
• at least one such radiation source providing a first wavelength less than 830 nm;
• at least one such radiation source providing a second wavelength greater than or equal to 830 nm and less than 900 nm;
• and
• at least one such radiation source providing a third wavelength greater than or equal to 900 nm;
• arranging said radiation sources such that at least two radiation wavelengths among said first, second and third wavelengths simultaneously pass directly or indirectly through a single point located within said tissue;
• and
• exposing said area of conductivity to a radiation beam produced by said array.

A method for treatment of tissue comprising:

• exposing said tissue to a first radiation beam of substantially monochromatic radiation of a wavelength within one wavelength range selected from the group consisting of the wavelength range 300-830 nm, the wavelength range 830-900 nm and the wavelength range 900-1500 nm;
• thereafter exposing said tissue to a second radiation beam of substantially monochromatic radiation of a wavelength within one wavelength range not previously selected from said group;
• and
• thereafter exposing said tissue to a third radiation beam of substantially monochromatic radiation of a wavelength within the remaining wavelength range not previously selected from said group.

A system for biostimulation of tissue comprising:

• a biostimulation device comprising:
• an array of substantially monochromatic radiation sources, said array comprising:
• at least one such radiation source providing a first wavelength less than 830 nm;
• at least one such radiation source providing a second wavelength greater than or equal to 830 nm and less than 900 nm;
• and
• at least one such radiation source providing a third wavelength greater than or equal to 900 nm;
• said radiation sources being arranged such that at least two radiation wavelengths among said first, second and third wavelengths simultaneously pass directly or indirectly through a single point located within said tissue;
• and
• means in communication with said array for providing power to said radiation sources such that each of said radiation sources emits radiation at its characteristic wavelength.

A system for biostimulation of tissue comprising:

• a biostimulation probe comprising:
• an array of substantially monochromatic radiation sources, said array comprising:
• at least one such radiation source providing a first wavelength less than 830 nm;
• at least one such radiation source providing a second wavelength greater than or equal to 830 nm and less than 900 nm;
• and
• at least one such radiation source providing a third wavelength greater than or equal to 900 nm;
• said radiation sources being arranged such that at least two radiation wavelengths among said first, second and third wavelengths simultaneously pass directly or indirectly through a single point located within said tissue;
• means in communication with said array for providing power to said radiation sources such that each of said radiation sources emits radiation at its characteristic wavelength;
• means in communication with said power-providing means for modulating the pulse frequency of said radiation sources;
• means in communication with said power-providing means for varying the pulse duration of said radiation sources;
• means in communication with said power-providing means for timing the period that power is provided to said radiation sources;
• means in communication with said array for measuring the electrical conductivity of said tissue;
• means in communication with said power-providing means for measuring the optical power emitted by said radiation sources;
• and
• means in communication with said control panel for detecting emissions from said radiation sources.