METHOD AND DEVICE FOR THERMAL ABLATION ON THE KNEE JOINT WITH HIGH INTENSITY FOCUSED ULTRA SOUND

摘要

A method and a device for the ultrasound-guided high intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) treatment targeting the synovialitis in the knee joint by conducting "Thermal Synovektomia". The effects are optimized by applying pressure at the sides of the knee joint and compressing the joint capsule.