Method and apparatus for treatment of disrupted articular cartilage
    72.
    发明授权
    Method and apparatus for treatment of disrupted articular cartilage 失效
    治疗关节软骨破裂的方法和装置

    公开(公告)号:US06695839B2

    公开(公告)日:2004-02-24

    申请号:US09780648

    申请日:2001-02-08

    IPC分类号: A61B1818

    摘要: An apparatus for treating disrupted articular cartilage comprising an elongate probe member having proximal and distal extremities and a handle coupled to the proximal extremity of the elongate probe member. The distal extremity has a peripheral wall defining a cavity and a distal opening communicating with the cavity. A controllable environment is created within the cavity when the distal extremity is placed substantially flush against the disrupted articular cartilage. An electrode is positioned within the cavity at a distance spaced inwardly of the distal opening. The disrupted articular cartilage is sealed to form a substantially continuous surface when energy is supplied to the electrode. A method of using the apparatus is provided.

    摘要翻译: 一种用于治疗破裂的关节软骨的装置,包括具有近端和远端的细长探针构件和与细长探针构件的近端连接的手柄。 远端具有限定空腔的周壁和与空腔连通的远侧开口。 当远端末端基本上与被破坏的关节软骨平齐时,在空腔内产生可控的环境。 电极以远离开口内侧的间隔定位在腔内。 当向电极供应能量时,破坏的关节软骨被密封以形成基本上连续的表面。 提供一种使用该装置的方法。

    Concave probe for arthroscopic surgery
    77.
    发明授权
    Concave probe for arthroscopic surgery 失效
    关节镜手术凹陷探针

    公开(公告)号:US6135999A

    公开(公告)日:2000-10-24

    申请号:US22612

    申请日:1998-02-12

    摘要: Disclosed herein is a new arthroscopic probe with a concave distal tip which simultaneously constrains and cuts tissue. It is particularly adapted to cutting ligaments and tendons. Also disclosed is a thermal energy delivery apparatus which includes (a) a probe means with a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the distal end has a concave tip; (b) a first electrode means positioned at the distal end of the probe means, wherein the first electrode means is configured to deliver sufficient thermal energy to cut ligaments or tendons; and (c) a cabling means coupled to the proximal end of the probe means.In another embodiment of the invention a controller for controlling the delivery of energy and liquid to a surgical instrument with a temperature sensor is disclosed. The energy is supplied by an energy source and the liquid is supplied by a pump. The controller includes a temperature and a flow regulator. The temperature regulator is coupled to the energy source and coupled to the pump. The temperature regulator is responsive to a first temperature indication from the temperature sensor to determine that the first temperature indication exceeds a setpoint and to reduce an energy level from the energy source. The flow regulator is coupled to the pump and coupled to the temperature regulator. The flow regulator includes responsiveness to the first temperature indication to increase a flow of the liquid from the pump.

    摘要翻译: 本文公开了一种新的关节镜探头,其具有同时限制和切割组织的凹入的远端尖端。 它特别适用于切割韧带和腱。 还公开了一种热能递送装置,其包括(a)具有远端和近端的探针装置,其中远端具有凹形尖端; (b)位于探针装置的远端的第一电极装置,其中第一电极装置被配置成输送足够的热能来切割韧带或腱; 和(c)连接到探针装置的近端的布线装置。 在本发明的另一个实施例中,公开了一种用于控制能量和液体输送到具有温度传感器的手术器械的控制器。 能量由能源供应,液体由泵供应。 控制器包括温度和流量调节器。 温度调节器耦合到能源并耦合到泵。 温度调节器响应于来自温度传感器的第一温度指示,以确定第一温度指示超过设定点并且降低能量源的能量水平。 流量调节器耦合到泵并耦合到温度调节器。 流量调节器包括响应于第一温度指示以增加来自泵的液体的流动。