VARIABLE TREATMENT SITE BODY CONTOURING USING ULTRASOUND THERAPY DEVICE

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide variable treatment site body contouring using an ultrasound therapy device.SOLUTION: A medical ultrasound system includes a base unit which comprises system electronics, a user interface, and ultrasound control electronics. An ultrasound therapy head is in electric c...

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Hauptverfasser: JEFFREY R CRUNKILTON, CRAIG R BOCKENSTEDT, TANAR ULRIC, STEVE BUNCE, THOMAS D PIERCE
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Zusammenfassung:PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide variable treatment site body contouring using an ultrasound therapy device.SOLUTION: A medical ultrasound system includes a base unit which comprises system electronics, a user interface, and ultrasound control electronics. An ultrasound therapy head is in electric communication with the base unit. The therapy head includes a replaceable, sealed transducer cartridge with a coupling fluid therein. A cooling system is provided for cooling the coupling fluid. A plurality of guide indicators are positioned around the therapy head to align with crossed lines on a patient so as to properly align the therapy head prior to use. The therapy head can provide variable treatments to an area while the therapy head is in contact with a patient.