Magnetic stretching of magnetized neurons for spinal cord or peripheral nerve re

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After some thought, I was curious to look up a " magnetic bed " like the one

mentioned in this post from Cuba. Here's what I found:

Magnetic stretching of magnetized neurons for spinal cord or peripheral nerve

repair and regeneration

US Patent Issued on October 17, 2000

Estimated Patent Expiration Date: May 22, 2018

Abstract

A severed or otherwise interrupted spinal cord or peripheral nerve is provided

with magnetic nanoparticles which are absorbed or actively incorporated into the

neurons and their axons. The severed or otherwise interrupted nerve or cord is

then exposed to an external magnetic field which is moved longitudinally of the

severed or otherwise interrupted nerve or spinal cord, thereby stretching the

magnetic particle-loaded neurons and their axons along the desired axis for

bridging the gap or gaps and repairing the injured spinal cord or nerve.

The procedure may be repeated to extend the area of repair. The severed or

otherwise interrupted spinal cord or peripheral nerve is advantageously

provided, either internally or alongside, with an insert comprising multiple

strands of biodegradable material having magnetic particles oriented along the

axis thereof, for focusing and concentrating the external magnetic field in the

desired axis.

Magnetic particles tagged with substances which are biologically incorporated

into neurons and their axons may be employed to increase the absorption of the

magnetic particles into the cells and/or to stimulate the growth activities of

the cell.

Other References

Lin et al., Biomechanics 28, No. 12, pp. 1429-1438 (1995

Claims: http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/6132360/claims.html

Background Description:

http://www.patentstorm.us/patents/6132360/description.html

Gretchen

http://www.elhabanero.cubaweb.cu/2009/octubre/nro2673_oct09/soc_09english062.htm\

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> has been assisted in the Rehabilitation Ward in Bauta where he receives

different treatments: magnetic bed>

[Guest guest]

Hi Gretchen,

 

I'm not sure exactly what type of magnetic bed they were talking about either. 

My guess is that they are doing Pulsed Magnetic Field Therapy or Pulsed

Electromagnetic Fields Therapy (PMFT or PEMT).

 

PMFT and PEMT have been studied as a possible treatment for many

neuropathic conditions, including diabetic neuropathy, carpal tunnel

syndrome, Multiple Sclerosis, etc., with results that show some

short-term improvement in pain in some situations.

 

I'm not sure if it's been studied in CMT patients.  If you find anything on the

topic, that would be interesting to see.

 

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Subject: Magnetic stretching of magnetized neurons for spinal cord or

peripheral nerve re

Date: Saturday, October 10, 2009, 10:55 AM

 

After some thought, I was curious to look up a " magnetic bed " like the one

mentioned in this post from Cuba. Here's what I found:

Magnetic stretching of magnetized neurons for spinal cord or peripheral nerve

repair and regeneration

US Patent Issued on October 17, 2000

Estimated Patent Expiration Date: May 22, 2018

Abstract

A severed or otherwise interrupted spinal cord or peripheral nerve is provided

with magnetic nanoparticles which are absorbed or actively incorporated into the

neurons and their axons. The severed or otherwise interrupted nerve or cord is

then exposed to an external magnetic field which is moved longitudinally of the

severed or otherwise interrupted nerve or spinal cord, thereby stretching the

magnetic particle-loaded neurons and their axons along the desired axis for

bridging the gap or gaps and repairing the injured spinal cord or nerve.

The procedure may be repeated to extend the area of repair. The severed or

otherwise interrupted spinal cord or peripheral nerve is advantageously

provided, either internally or alongside, with an insert comprising multiple

strands of biodegradable material having magnetic particles oriented along the

axis thereof, for focusing and concentrating the external magnetic field in the

desired axis.

Magnetic particles tagged with substances which are biologically incorporated

into neurons and their axons may be employed to increase the absorption of the

magnetic particles into the cells and/or to stimulate the growth activities of

the cell.

Other References

Lin et al., Biomechanics 28, No. 12, pp. 1429-1438 (1995

Claims: http://www.patentst orm.us/patents/ 6132360/claims. html

Background Description: http://www.patentst orm.us/patents/ 6132360/descript

ion.html

Gretchen

http://www.elhabane ro.cubaweb. cu/2009/octubre/ nro2673_oct09/ soc_09english062

..html

> has been assisted in the Rehabilitation Ward in Bauta where he receives

different treatments: magnetic bed>