ITEFI-CSIC Spanish High Research Council, Serrano 144, 28006 Madrid, Spain.
Sensors (Basel). 2023 Jan 4;23(2):580. doi: 10.3390/s23020580.
Ultrasound is a well-known tool to produce thermal and non-thermal effects on cells and tissues. These effects require an appropriate application of ultrasound in terms of localization and acoustic energy delivered. This article describes a new device that combines ultrasound and dry needling treatments. The non-thermal effects of ultrasound should locally amplify the needle's effects. The ultrasound transducer can mechanically rotate in 3D space to align itself in the direction of the needle. The transducer electronically focuses the acoustic pressure automatically on the needle tip and its surroundings. A computer, using graphical interface software, controls the angulation of the array and the focus position.
超声是一种众所周知的工具，可产生对细胞和组织的热和非热效应。这些效应需要在定位和传递声能方面对超声进行适当的应用。本文描述了一种将超声和干针治疗相结合的新设备。超声的非热效应应该可以局部放大针的作用。超声换能器可以在 3D 空间中机械旋转，使其自身与针的方向对齐。换能器自动电子聚焦声压在针尖及其周围。计算机使用图形界面软件控制阵的角度和焦点位置。
