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1. INTRODUCTION
1.1 What is OSTEOSPINE and how it works
OSTEOSPINE is a therapeutic aid and must be used with a medical prescription.
OSTEOSPINE is an electrical bone growth stimulator, which use electrical fields.
OSTEOSPINE is a portable medical appliance with a very low energy consumption which used an
alternating signal at a frequency of approx. 60 KHz in order to pilot a pair of electrodes of specified
dimensions thereby creating a low intensity electrical current on the zone to be treated (approx. 1 mA)
with an average density between 15 and 30 µA/cm
Such a current density at the specified frequency causes acceleration in the proliferation of the
osteoblasts thereby stimulating the osteo-genetic activity speeding up healing times.
The correct signal to the area to be treated is ensured by the application of pre-gelled adhesive
electrodes. These electrodes are specifically designed, thus recommended, in order to obtain the
proper current density values, which come within the field of therapeutic validity.
Electrode application is simple and does not require any assistance by medical or nursing staff, the
patient can apply the electrodes by himself.
The system is powered by a rechargeable battery, which should be recharged using the provided power
supply.
The generator is controlled by a microprocessor, which constantly controls the correct function of the
device. In case of anomalies or faults of the device during the therapy, simple and highly effective visual
and acoustic signals immediately alert the patient.
Thanks to its compact weight and dimensions, together with battery-operated feature, the device is fully
portable, and the patient can undergo treatment even while moving, providing that the actual medical
condition permits it.
1.2 Possible therapeutic treatments with OSTEOSPINE
OSTEOSPINE is mainly used in orthopaedics to treat:
- Vertebral fractures
- Vertebral bone marrow edema
- Osteoporotic vertebral fractures and low back pain
- Spinal fusions
- After vertebroplasty or kyphoplasty for the treatment of adjacent-level fractures
2. SYSTEM COMPONENTS
OSTEOSPINE systems are made up of four components
The signal generator for electrode piloting (A)
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The "butterfly" electrodes (B)
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- The battery charger (C). IGEA can provide different models of charger approved for use in the
system.
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