Patent classifications
A61B5/391
DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR DIAGNOSING TREATING AND MONITORING CHRONIC PELVIC PAIN
A system for determining a treatment regimen for chronic pelvic pain (CPP) includes an electromyography (EMG) probe including electrodes. Each electrode detects pelvic floor muscle activity. An EMG sensor array includes bipolar EMG sensors configured to detect muscle activity of muscles associated with or supporting the pelvic floor muscles. An EMG amplifier is in communication with the EMG probe or the EMG sensor array. The EMG amplifier includes a plurality of input channels. Each input channel receives data of muscle activity in the pelvic floor muscles or the muscles associated with or supporting the pelvic floor muscles from the EMG probe or the EMG sensor array. A processor of a computer performs muscle network analysis using the data of muscle activity in the pelvic floor muscles or the muscles associated with or supporting the pelvic floor muscles. A treatment regimen for CPP is recommended based on the muscle network analysis.
Systems and methods for monitoring uterine activity and assessing pre-term birth risk
A method for uterine activity monitoring may include: acquiring a plurality of signals from a plurality of sensors during uterine activity; processing the plurality of signals to extract a plurality of uterine electrical activity characteristics; analyzing the plurality of uterine electrical activity characteristics; and classifying the uterine activity as one of: a preterm labor contraction, a labor contraction, a Braxton-Hicks contraction, and a state of no contraction. A method of assessing over time a pre-term birth risk of a pregnant female may include: calculating a baseline pre-term birth risk score based on a user input; acquiring, over time, a signal from a sensor; analyzing the signal to extract a parameter of interest, such that the parameter of interest comprises a physiological parameter; and calculating an instant pre-term birth risk score based, at least in part, on the parameter of interest and the user input.
Devices, systems, and methods for diagnosis and treatment of overactive bladder
A system for modulating bladder function is disclosed. A system for evaluating the electrophysiological function of a bladder is disclosed. Methods for performing a controlled surgical procedure on a bladder are disclosed. A system for performing controlled surgical procedures in a minimally invasive manner is disclosed. An implantable device for monitoring and/or performing a neuromodulation procedure on a bladder is disclosed.
Devices, systems, and methods for diagnosis and treatment of overactive bladder
A system for modulating bladder function is disclosed. A system for evaluating the electrophysiological function of a bladder is disclosed. Methods for performing a controlled surgical procedure on a bladder are disclosed. A system for performing controlled surgical procedures in a minimally invasive manner is disclosed. An implantable device for monitoring and/or performing a neuromodulation procedure on a bladder is disclosed.
Method for Selective Modulation
Provided herein is a solution to the problem of stimulation of a target pudendal nerve such that the stimulation applied by the electrode at that position selectively modulates the external urtheral sphincter (EUS), or selectively modulates the external anal sphincter (EAS).
PROBES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING AND/OR CHARACTERIZING UTERINE ACTIVITY IN A NON-PREGNANT UTERUS
Probes, methods and systems are provided for sensing electrical activity of a non-pregnant uterine muscle. Also, methods are provided for acquiring information of uterine activity in a non-pregnant uterus.
PROBES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR MEASURING AND/OR CHARACTERIZING UTERINE ACTIVITY IN A NON-PREGNANT UTERUS
Probes, methods and systems are provided for sensing electrical activity of a non-pregnant uterine muscle. Also, methods are provided for acquiring information of uterine activity in a non-pregnant uterus.
DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLE EXAMINATION
A glove-mountable system for pelvic floor muscle (PFM) examination includes a first flexible member including a force sensor configured to detect a force applied to a PFM of a patient by a user. A second flexible member includes an electromyography (EMG) electrode, a stimulation electrode, and a 3-D digitization probe. The second flexible member is stacked on the first flexible member and each flexible member is secured to an examination glove. An actuation button is actuated by the user when at least one point of interest is detected in at least on PFM. A computer including a processor and a memory is in communication with the first flexible member, the second flexible member and the actuation button. The computer generates a 3-D map of a plurality of PFMs of the patient based on data received from the first flexible member, the second flexible member and the actuation button.
DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF PELVIC FLOOR MUSCLE EXAMINATION
A glove-mountable system for pelvic floor muscle (PFM) examination includes a first flexible member including a force sensor configured to detect a force applied to a PFM of a patient by a user. A second flexible member includes an electromyography (EMG) electrode, a stimulation electrode, and a 3-D digitization probe. The second flexible member is stacked on the first flexible member and each flexible member is secured to an examination glove. An actuation button is actuated by the user when at least one point of interest is detected in at least on PFM. A computer including a processor and a memory is in communication with the first flexible member, the second flexible member and the actuation button. The computer generates a 3-D map of a plurality of PFMs of the patient based on data received from the first flexible member, the second flexible member and the actuation button.
Method to assess pelvic floor muscles injury, and probe and apparatus to implement the method
The object of the present invention is the method to assess the pelvic floor muscle injury, comprising the steps of applying the measuring probe into the anus, generation of electric current signals of constant amplitude, using a current generator, and applying the signals into the pelvic floor muscles by means of application electrodes (EA1) and (EA2), detection of electric voltage signals from the pelvic floor muscles by means of a plurality of measuring electrodes (EP1), EP2 . . . EPn, analysis of electric current and voltage signals for amplitude values and phase dependencies of their waveform, wherein the electric current signals and the electric voltage signals from the pelvic bottom muscles constitute signals variable in time, of the frequencies ranging from 2 kHz to 200 kHz. The object of the invention is also an electrode based measuring probe and apparatus implementing the method of assessment pelvic floor muscles injury.