Patent ID: 6374132
Filing Date: 2002-04-16
Classification: A61B,A61F,A61N

Abstract:
A method of treating a mammalian subject comprising the steps of:(a) positioning a movable static field magnet relative to the subject so that the magnet applies a static magnetic field in a magnetic resonance volume which at least partially encompasses a region of the subject to be treated; (b) positioning a movable energy applicator so that the applicator can apply energy in an energy application zone which intersects said magnetic resonance volume within said region of the subject; (c) while said static field magnet is applying said static field in said magnetic resonance volume, applying field gradients and radiofrequency signals so as to elicit magnetic resonance signals from tissues of the subject in said magnetic resonance volume, and receiving said magnetic resonance signals; (d) deriving magnetic resonance information relative to the subject's tissues in said magnetic resonance volume from said magnetic resonance signals; (e) actuating said movable energy-applying device to apply energy to tissues of the patient in said energy application zone so as to treat such tissues; and (f) controlling one or more parameters of said treatment by use of said magnetic resonance information.