An Apparatus and Method for Facilitating Treatment of Tissue

Antonio Lauto (Inventor), Gaetano Gargiulo (Inventor), Upul Gunawardana (Inventor), Robert Salama (Inventor), Ranjith Liyanapathirana (Inventor)

Research output: Patent

Abstract

The present invention relates to an apparatus and method for facilitating treatment of nerve tissue. An apparatus body, in the form of a bio-compatible conduit, is placed about an nerve lesion. An antenna arrangement implanted in the patient is arranged to receive RF signals and induce a stimulating current in the bio-compatible conduit. The stimulating current electrically stimulates the nerve endings and promotes growth.
Original languageEnglish
Patent numberWO 2013/106884 A1
Priority date20/01/12
Filing date18/01/13
Publication statusPublished - 2013

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