A system and method for altering bone growth on and within an orthopedic implant that includes an implant body; a plurality of electrodes, wherein each electrode is at least partially embedded in the implant body, and comprises: a set of primary electrodes comprising at least one electrode, wherein a non-embedded segment of each primary electrode is proximal to a bone growth region, a set of secondary electrodes comprising at least one electrode, wherein a non-embedded segment of each secondary electrode is distal to the bone growth region, and wherein the plurality of electrodes are configured to function in a stimulation operating mode, such that a subset of primary electrodes function as cathodes and a subset of secondary electrodes function as anodes; a control system comprising a processor, and circuitry that connects to the plurality of electrodes; and a power system.

A system and method are provided for stimulating hair growth of a user. The system includes a stimulating unit in communication with a control unit. The stimulating unit includes at least one electrode to be placed on a region of the user, a pulser configured to send electronic pulses to the electrode, and a power supply which supplies power to the pulser. Operation of the system includes the steps of placing the at least one electrode on a region of the user, relaying a plurality of pulses to the electrode, terminating the pulses when a predetermined number of pulses have been delivered, and removing the electrode from the region of the user.

A system and method for altering bone growth on and within an orthopedic implant comprising an implant body, wherein the implant body comprises an exterior surface and an interior surface defining an internal cavity of the implant body, a plurality of electrodes, wherein each electrode is at least partially embedded in the implant body, and comprises at least, a first set of the plurality of electrodes 116, composed of a first material, and a second set of the plurality of electrodes, composed of a second material; and a control system, comprising a processor and circuitry that connects to the plurality of electrodes, wherein the processor, through operating modes, provides machine instructions to control direction and magnitude of current traveling through each electrode from the plurality of electrodes; and a power system, comprising a power source and circuitry that provides electrical power for function of the plurality of electrodes.

A method and system for creating a custom-fit orthopedic cast comprises obtaining at least one measurements taken from at least one image of a body part, selecting a template cast, modifying the template cast according to the measurements taken from the at least one image to generate a custom cast model and rendering a custom cast based on the custom cast model.

A bone growth stimulator includes an antenna configured to receive electromagnetic signals in a radio frequency band, and a controller having a power source including a supercapacitor electrically connected to the antenna. The supercapacitor stores a charge in accordance with the electromagnetic signals received by the antenna. The bone growth stimulator further includes a cathode extending from the controller to a desired location of bone growth and an anode electrically connected to the power source and extending from the controller. Electrical energy travelling from the anode to the cathode stimulates bone growth in a patient.

Disclosed are apparatus, compositions, and methods for promoting regeneration of tissue on a subject such as a wounded, damaged, or injured appendage, or within a subject such as a wounded, damaged, or injured organ. The disclosed apparatus, composition, and methods include or utilize wearable sleeves and regenerative compositions.

Described is precise bioelectrical stimulation of a subject's cellular tissue with a selected bioelectric signal to modulate the expression of a peptide by the cellular tissue. More specifically, the application relates to a device that delivers a programmed bioelectric signal or signals, and associated methods for the controlled modulation of a peptide, such as vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) and/or hypoxia-inducible factor 1-alpha (HIF1α), or manipulation of stem cells, via precise bioelectrical signals and sequences useful in, for example, orthodontic and other procedures. The bioelectric signals have preferably been further optimized by selecting a desired pulse width for the peptide(s) to be expressed.

An electrode arrangement is described that is configured to be coupled to a high voltage source for a dielectric barrier discharge plasma treatment of an irregularly three-dimensionally shaped surface of an electrically conducting body. The three-dimensionally shaped surface is used as a counter electrode. A first planar electrode is coupled to the high voltage source via a first lead, fitted to the object to be treated and brought in contact with a dielectric. A second electrode is contacted with the surface to be treated as reference electrode. The second electrode is provided in an edge portion that is circumferential to the first planar electrode and configured to be coupled to a reference voltage source via a second lead. An isolating cover layer covers the electrode and a third electrode covers the isolating cover layer as a ground electrode.

Described is a low voltage, pulsed electrical stimulation device for modulating expression of BMP9 protein(s) by cellular tissues.

A skin care device formed to cover the left side and right side of a human head and applying a micro current to a mask, includes: a wearing portion extending from the left side of the head through the back side to the right side; and an applying portion formed at each of two ends of the wearing portion and applying the micro current to the mask, wherein the applying portion includes: a conductive portion in contact with the mask; a cover portion to which the conductive portion is coupled and which includes a printed circuit board (PCB) generating the current; and a connecting portion electrically connecting the PCB and the conductive portion to each other, the connecting portion being formed of a conductive spring in elastic contact with the conductive portion.