METHODS, MATERIALS, DEVICES AND SYSTEMS FOR TREATING INJURIES TO THE CENTRAL NERVOUS SYSTEM

摘要

There is provided improved therapy methods and apparatus for treating a patient's brain and spinal cord. The apparatus further relates to a flexible surgical balloon or cap-like device comprising one or more material layers that may have an antimicrobial element. The therapy apparatus may include portals for introducing diagnostic monitoring and/or therapeutic devices, and delivery of therapeutic drug delivery systems. Certain embodiments of the invention have an output emission area positioned to irradiate a portion of the brain with an efficacious power density and wavelength of light for diagnostic and/or therapeutic purposes.