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Abstract
低強度の高周波電磁波を用いて患者を治療するための、高周波発生器を備えた装置である。前記発生器には、前記発生器の接地接続に接続された１以上の電極が設けられている。また、前記装置は、導電性ファブリックを用いて、前記高周波発生器により放射された電磁放射に対する遮蔽作用を制限するように形成された広範な電極を含む。A device equipped with a high-frequency generator for treating a patient using low-intensity high-frequency electromagnetic waves. The generator is provided with one or more electrodes connected to a ground connection of the generator. The device also includes a wide range of electrodes configured to limit shielding against electromagnetic radiation emitted by the high frequency generator using a conductive fabric.
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本発明は、治療処置及び対症療法のための方法及び装置に関する。特に、本発明は、導電性電極を備えた衣類片を用いた、治療処置及び対症療法のための方法及び装置に関する。 The present invention relates to methods and apparatus for therapeutic treatment and symptomatic therapy. In particular, the present invention relates to a method and apparatus for therapeutic treatment and symptomatic treatment using a piece of clothing with a conductive electrode.
電気刺激及び電気療法のための電極を備えた装置を用いた治療処置及び対症療法の技術分野において、前記電極は、通常、治療介入を必要に応じて局所化するように患者の身体の一部に照射することに適している。 In the field of therapeutic treatment and symptomatic therapy using devices with electrodes for electrical stimulation and electrotherapy, the electrodes are usually part of the patient's body so as to localize therapeutic intervention as needed. Suitable for irradiation.
このタイプの装置の例が、特許文献１、特許文献２、特許文献３、及び、特許文献４に開示されている。 Examples of this type of device are disclosed in Patent Literature 1, Patent Literature 2, Patent Literature 3, and Patent Literature 4.
特許文献１は、人間及び動物の腫瘍を治療するために使用されることができるファブリックを加熱するための装置を開示している。この装置において、２つの電極の間に電界が生成され、腫瘍を含む周囲組織領域に印加される。印加される高周波電界の極性及び強度は、治療されるべき疾患の種類に応じて変えられる。 U.S. Patent No. 6,057,031 discloses an apparatus for heating a fabric that can be used to treat human and animal tumors. In this device, an electric field is generated between two electrodes and applied to the surrounding tissue region containing the tumor. The polarity and intensity of the applied high frequency electric field will vary depending on the type of disease to be treated.
特許文献２は、電源及びアンテナを備えた、高周波電磁波を放射するための装置を開示している。この装置は、少なくとも１つの導電体、及び、人間の身体の一部に直接取り付けられるように形付けされ得る柔軟な絶縁性支持体を含む。アンテナが、電流放出電極に接続されることができ、前記電流が、アンテナにより行われる電磁界放射と交互に、又は同時に放出され得る。 Patent document 2 is disclosing the apparatus for radiating | emitting high frequency electromagnetic waves provided with the power supply and the antenna. The device includes at least one electrical conductor and a flexible insulative support that can be shaped to attach directly to a part of the human body. An antenna can be connected to the current emitting electrode, and the current can be emitted alternately or simultaneously with the electromagnetic field radiation provided by the antenna.
特許文献３は、腫瘍組織を治療するための、１対の電極（一方が活性(active)、一方が不活性(passive)）を含むさらなる装置を開示している。活性電極は、治療されるべき組織内に挿入され得るプローブの形態であり得、一方、不活性電極は、治療に含まれる領域周囲に取り付けられるように広範な(extended)形態であり得る。不活性電極はマイクロ波発生器に接続され、一方、活性電極は、アブレーション電極として機能するように電源に接続されている。 U.S. Patent No. 6,099,077 discloses a further device for treating tumor tissue that includes a pair of electrodes, one active and one passive. The active electrode can be in the form of a probe that can be inserted into the tissue to be treated, while the inactive electrode can be in an extended form so that it can be attached around the area involved in the treatment. The inert electrode is connected to a microwave generator, while the active electrode is connected to a power supply to function as an ablation electrode.
最後に、特許文献４は、患者を治療するための、高周波発生器に基づいた装置を開示しており、この装置は、前記発生器の接地接続に接続された１以上の電極を備えている。前記電極は、発生器にて誘導された電磁流を患者の身体内に適切に向けるように機能する。前記電極は、リード、プローブ、プレート又は広範な導電性シートの形態で、行われるべき治療の要求条件に従って適切に提供される。 Finally, U.S. Patent No. 6,057,028 discloses a device based on a high frequency generator for treating a patient, which device comprises one or more electrodes connected to the ground connection of the generator. . The electrodes function to properly direct the electromagnetic flow induced by the generator into the patient's body. Said electrodes are suitably provided according to the requirements of the treatment to be performed, in the form of leads, probes, plates or extensive conductive sheets.
この特許文献４の場合、患者に施され得る治療の１つが、患者の身体の大きい部分に取り付けるのに適した広範な(extended)導電性電極の使用を提供している。先に述べたように、これらの電極は、実際の患者を取り囲む空間の装置により発生された電磁界により誘導された電磁流を患者の身体内に向けるのに適している。しかし、電極が、患者の身体の大きい部分への取り付けに適するように広範な面積を有する場合、前記電極が、発生器により生成された電磁界を、前記電極により保護された身体部分から、一部ではあっても遮蔽するように作用し、これが、誘導された電磁流のレベル及び強度と、従って治療の効果とを制限することは明らかである。 In this document, one of the therapies that can be administered to a patient provides for the use of extended conductive electrodes suitable for attachment to large portions of the patient's body. As previously mentioned, these electrodes are suitable for directing electromagnetic currents induced in the patient's body by electromagnetic fields generated by devices in the space surrounding the actual patient. However, if the electrode has a large area so that it is suitable for attachment to a large part of the patient's body, the electrode will remove the electromagnetic field generated by the generator from the body part protected by the electrode. Obviously, it acts as a shield even though it is part of the body, and this clearly limits the level and intensity of the induced electromagnetic current and thus the therapeutic effect.
従って、本発明の目的の１つは、患者を治療するための、高周波発生器に基づいた、電磁放射発生器（例えば欧州特許第１３０１２４１号明細書に開示されているタイプの発生器）の接地接続に接続された１以上の電極を備えた装置であって、前記高周波発生器により放射される電磁放射に対する遮蔽作用を制限するように導電性ファブリックを用いて形成された広範な電極を含む装置である。 Accordingly, one of the objects of the present invention is to ground an electromagnetic radiation generator (eg of the type disclosed in EP 1301241) based on a high frequency generator for treating a patient. A device comprising one or more electrodes connected to a connection, comprising a wide range of electrodes formed using a conductive fabric so as to limit the shielding action against electromagnetic radiation emitted by said high frequency generator It is.
本発明のさらなる目的は、患者を治療するための、高周波発生器に基づいた、電磁放射発生器（例えば欧州特許第１３０１２４１号明細書に開示されているタイプの発生器）の接地接続に接続された１以上の電極を備えた装置であって、前記高周波発生器により放射される電磁放射に対する遮蔽作用を制限するように導電性を付与されたファブリックを用いて形成された、衣類の形態の広範な電極を含む装置である。 A further object of the present invention is to connect to the ground connection of an electromagnetic radiation generator (eg a generator of the type disclosed in EP 1301241) based on a radio frequency generator for treating a patient. A wide range of garment forms formed using a fabric imparted with electrical conductivity so as to limit the shielding action against electromagnetic radiation emitted by the high-frequency generator. A device including an electrode.
本発明のさらなる特徴及び利点が、非限定的な例として与えられ且つ添付図面に示された、以下の詳細な説明により、より明白になるであろう。図面は概略的であり、特定の機能を実行するための機能ブロックを示す。これらのブロックは、実際、様々な回路ソリューションに従って実行され得る。 Further features and advantages of the present invention will become more apparent from the following detailed description, given by way of non-limiting example and illustrated in the accompanying drawings. The drawings are schematic and show functional blocks for performing specific functions. These blocks can in fact be performed according to various circuit solutions.
本発明による装置は、少なくとも１つの電極に接続された低出力の高周波発生器を含む。電極は、前記高周波発生器の回路の接地接続に接続された導電性のファブリックを含む。用語「導電性ファブリック」(“conductive fabric”)とは、導電性部分を含む任意のファブリックを意味し、この導電性部分は、ファブリック自体の横糸又は縦糸に導電材料から成る多数の繊維を用いて形成されるか、或いは、ファブリック自体に組み込まれた、電気的に接続された様々な寸法及び形状の導電性プレート又はストリップを用いて形成される。前記低出力高周波発生器の一例が、本出願と同一の出願人による欧州特許第１３０１２４１号明細書に開示されており、この内容を参照により本出願に援用する。 The device according to the invention comprises a low-power high-frequency generator connected to at least one electrode. The electrode includes a conductive fabric connected to a ground connection of the high frequency generator circuit. The term “conductive fabric” means any fabric that includes a conductive portion that uses a number of fibers of conductive material in the weft or warp of the fabric itself. Formed or formed using electrically connected conductive plates or strips of various sizes and shapes incorporated into the fabric itself. An example of the low-power high-frequency generator is disclosed in European Patent No. 1301241 by the same applicant as the present application, the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
前記低出力高周波発生器は、高周波電磁界を生成するための少なくとも１つの送信機１３を含む。「高周波電磁界」は、真空中で所定の発振周波数（数ｋＨｚ〜３００ＧＨｚであり得る）で伝搬する高周波電気信号又は電磁波（従って、波長は約１００ｋｍ（３ｋＨｚで）〜１ｍｍ（３００ＧＨｚで）の範囲で変化）を意味する。 The low power high frequency generator includes at least one transmitter 13 for generating a high frequency electromagnetic field. A “high frequency electromagnetic field” is a high frequency electrical signal or electromagnetic wave that propagates in a vacuum at a predetermined oscillation frequency (which can be several kHz to 300 GHz) (thus, the wavelength ranges from about 100 km (at 3 kHz) to 1 mm (at 300 GHz). Change).
前記送信機１３は、適切なユーザインタフェース１９に接続された制御モジュール１８と、少なくとも１つのアンテナ１４と、少なくとも１つの導電体１５とに接続されている。導電体１５の一端は、前記送信機１３の回路の接地接続に接続され、他端は、前記少なくとも１つの電極１０に接続されている。前記送信機１３は、既存の先行技術から公知の方法で形成され得る。 The transmitter 13 is connected to a control module 18 connected to a suitable user interface 19, at least one antenna 14 and at least one conductor 15. One end of the conductor 15 is connected to the ground connection of the circuit of the transmitter 13, and the other end is connected to the at least one electrode 10. The transmitter 13 can be formed in a manner known from existing prior art.
本発明のさらなる好ましい実施形態において、前記制御モジュール１９は、さらに、前記送信機１３により生成された電磁界を変調するためのプログラム可能な変調手段を含む。例えば、前記プログラム可能な変調手段は、ＯＮ／ＯＦＦタイプの手段であり得、基本的に、ユーザの要求に応じてプログラムできるＯＮタイム及びＯＦＦタイムを用いて、前記電磁界の発生を周期的に可能／不可能にすることに適し得る。 In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, the control module 19 further comprises programmable modulation means for modulating the electromagnetic field generated by the transmitter 13. For example, the programmable modulation means may be an ON / OFF type means, and basically the generation of the electromagnetic field is periodically performed using an ON time and an OFF time that can be programmed according to a user's request. May be suitable to enable / disable.
別の好ましい実施形態において、前記送信機は、２．４５ＧＨｚの発振周波数、及び、１００ｍＷ未満の出力（アンテナ１４付近で測定）を有する。本発明による装置の動作中、発生される高周波電磁界の出力は、患者の身体に著しい加熱作用を生じないような出力である。 In another preferred embodiment, the transmitter has an oscillation frequency of 2.45 GHz and an output (measured near antenna 14) of less than 100 mW. During operation of the device according to the invention, the output of the generated high frequency electromagnetic field is such that no significant heating action is produced on the patient's body.
前記電極１０は、行われるべき治療の条件に従って適切に、シート又は広範な（extended）導電プレートの形態で提供される。患者身体の広い領域を治療すべき場合（例えば、外傷又は拡がった感染症後のリハビリ治療に）、広範な導電シート（又はプレート）が使用される。 Said electrode 10 is provided in the form of a sheet or an extended conductive plate, as appropriate according to the conditions of the treatment to be performed. A wide range of conductive sheets (or plates) are used when a large area of the patient's body is to be treated (eg, for rehabilitation treatment following trauma or spread infection).
患者が治療されるとき、本発明による装置は以下のように使用される。すなわち、導電体１５（前記送信機１３の回路の接地接続に接続されている）に接続された電極１０が、患者の身体の治療が必要な部分に取り付けられる。 When a patient is treated, the device according to the invention is used as follows. In other words, the electrode 10 connected to the conductor 15 (connected to the ground connection of the circuit of the transmitter 13) is attached to a part requiring treatment of the patient's body.
送信機は、患者の身体（接地、及び、接地へのその他のあらゆる接続から絶縁状態に維持される）を、発生された電磁界により拡散的に照射するように、配置される。このようにして、患者の身体に高周波電流が提供され、この電流の周波数、期間、及び変調は、医療従事者により、特定のケースプロトコルに従って選択される。こうして、前記高周波電流は、前記送信機１３の導電体１５に接続された電極１０により、治療を受けている患者の身体の一部に集中されるように適切に向けられる。 The transmitter is arranged to diffusely irradiate the patient's body (maintained in isolation from ground and any other connection to ground) with the generated electromagnetic field. In this way, a high frequency current is provided to the patient's body, and the frequency, duration, and modulation of this current are selected by the healthcare professional according to a specific case protocol. Thus, the high-frequency current is appropriately directed by the electrode 10 connected to the conductor 15 of the transmitter 13 to be concentrated on the part of the patient's body undergoing treatment.
本発明のさらなる好ましい実施形態において、本発明による装置の低出力高周波発生器は、少なくとも１つのさらなる電極１７に各々が適切に接続された複数の導電体１６を含み得る。これは、複数の電極を患者に取り付け、これらの電極の各々に、同一の周波数、変調、及び強度の高周波電流を提供することを可能にする。 In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, the low-power high-frequency generator of the device according to the invention may comprise a plurality of conductors 16 each suitably connected to at least one further electrode 17. This allows multiple electrodes to be attached to the patient and each of these electrodes be provided with a high frequency current of the same frequency, modulation and intensity.
本発明のさらなる好ましい実施形態において、本発明による装置の低出力の高周波発生器は、前記複数の導電体のうちの１つの導電体１６に各々が適切に接続された複数の送信機１３を含み得る。前記導電体１６は、少なくとも１つのさらなる電極１７に適切に接続されている。これは、複数の電極を患者に取り付け、電極の各々に、同一の周波数、変調、及び強度の高周波電流を提供することを可能にする。 In a further preferred embodiment of the invention, the low-power high-frequency generator of the device according to the invention comprises a plurality of transmitters 13 each suitably connected to one conductor 16 of the plurality of conductors. obtain. The conductor 16 is suitably connected to at least one further electrode 17. This allows a plurality of electrodes to be attached to the patient and each electrode provided with a high frequency current of the same frequency, modulation and intensity.
先に述べたように、電極１０，１７が、患者の身体の大きい部分への取り付けに適するように広範な表面積を有する場合、前記電極が、発生器により生成された電磁界を、前記電極により保護された身体部分から、一部ではあっても遮蔽するように作用し、これが、誘導された電磁流のレベル及び強度と、従って治療の効果とを制限することは明らかである。 As previously mentioned, if the electrodes 10, 17 have a wide surface area suitable for attachment to a large part of a patient's body, the electrodes cause the electromagnetic field generated by the generator to be generated by the electrodes. Obviously, it acts to shield, if any, from the protected body part, which limits the level and intensity of the induced electromagnetic current and thus the effectiveness of the treatment.
従って、前記広範な電極が、その導電特性を維持し、そして同時に、前記高周波発生器により生成された電磁界に対する出力遮蔽を低減するような電極であることが望ましいであろう。上記の課題の解決方法は、治療されるべき患者の身体領域に包帯されるように導電性にされたファブリック２０を含む電極であって、前記発生器により生成された電磁界により少なくとも部分的に通過される電極を使用することにより得られるであろう。 Therefore, it would be desirable for the broad electrode to be one that maintains its conductive properties and at the same time reduces output shielding against the electromagnetic field generated by the high frequency generator. The solution to the above problem is an electrode comprising a fabric 20 made conductive so as to be bandaged in a body region of a patient to be treated, at least in part by an electromagnetic field generated by the generator. It may be obtained by using a passed electrode.
前記導電性ファブリック２０は、ファブリック自体の内部に様々な形状及び寸法の導電性のプレート又はストリップ２１を組み込むことができ、或いは、全体的又は部分的に導電性の糸で織られ得る。また、前記導電性ファブリック２０は、有利には、患者への取り付けをより簡単で容易にするように衣類の形態であり得る。 The conductive fabric 20 can incorporate conductive plates or strips 21 of various shapes and dimensions within the fabric itself, or can be woven entirely or partially with conductive yarns. Also, the conductive fabric 20 can advantageously be in the form of a garment to make it easier and easier to attach to the patient.
添付図面１を参照すると、本発明による電極の第１の例がファブリック２０を含み、ファブリック２０は、電気的に相互接続されて組み込まれた一連の導電性ストリップ２１を含む。電極は、有利には、前記送信機１３の回路の接地接続への、導電体１５を介した接続のための端子２２を含み、前記端子は前記導電性ストリップ２１に電気的に接続されている。前記組み込まれた導電性ストリップ２１の間隔及び寸法は、例えば、行われるべき治療、及び、前記送信機１３により供給される周波数に応じて変化し得る。 Referring to the accompanying drawings 1, a first example of an electrode according to the present invention includes a fabric 20, which includes a series of electrically conductive strips 21 that are electrically interconnected and incorporated. The electrode advantageously comprises a terminal 22 for connection via a conductor 15 to a ground connection of the circuit of the transmitter 13, said terminal being electrically connected to the conductive strip 21. . The spacing and dimensions of the incorporated conductive strips 21 can vary depending on, for example, the treatment to be performed and the frequency supplied by the transmitter 13.
前記ファブリック２０に、有利には、ファブリック２０が患者に取り付けられることを可能にする固定手段が設けられる。前記固定手段は、例えば、ボタン及びボタンホール、フックアンドループ、又は、適切に配置されたベルクロストリップ（ベルクロは登録商標）を含み得る。 Said fabric 20 is advantageously provided with securing means that allow the fabric 20 to be attached to a patient. The securing means may include, for example, buttons and buttonholes, hook and loops, or appropriately arranged Velcro strips (Velcro is a registered trademark).
本発明による電極の第２の例は、導電性繊維を含むファブリックを含む。前記繊維は、前記ファブリックの一部、例えば、横糸又は縦糸であり、或いは、前記ファブリックの横糸又は縦糸に連結される。また、前記繊維は電気的に相互接続され、好ましくはこの場合も、前記送信機１３の回路の接地接続への、導電体１５を介した接続のための端子に接続される。さらに、この場合も、前記導電性繊維の間隔及び寸法は、例えば、行われるべき治療、及び、前記送信機１３により供給される周波数に応じて変化し得る。 A second example of an electrode according to the present invention comprises a fabric comprising conductive fibers. The fibers are part of the fabric, for example weft or warp, or are connected to the weft or warp of the fabric. The fibers are also electrically interconnected, preferably again in this case, connected to a terminal for connection via a conductor 15 to the ground connection of the circuit of the transmitter 13. Furthermore, in this case as well, the spacing and dimensions of the conductive fibers can vary depending on, for example, the treatment to be performed and the frequency supplied by the transmitter 13.
添付図面２を参照すると、本発明による電極の第３の例が、上述のタイプのファブリックを含む衣類片２３を含む。前記衣類は、有利には、治療されるべき患者の身体の一部に張り付くように、そして、衣類が配置された位置に留まるように伸縮性を有し得る。例えば、前記衣類は、上肢若しくは下肢又は胸部若しくは腹部に取り付けるための包帯、患者の手を治療するための手袋、患者の足を治療するためのソックス、患者の胴部を治療するためのべスト、あるいは、腹部及び鼠径部領域などを治療するためのショーツを含み得る。 With reference to the attached drawing 2, a third example of an electrode according to the present invention comprises a piece of clothing 23 comprising a fabric of the type described above. The garment may advantageously be stretchable so as to stick to a part of the patient's body to be treated and to remain in the position where the garment is placed. For example, the garment includes a bandage for attachment to the upper or lower limbs or chest or abdomen, gloves for treating the patient's hands, socks for treating the patient's feet, and a vest for treating the patient's torso. Alternatively, shorts may be included to treat the abdominal and groin areas.
以上に記載したような広範な電極（電気的に相互接続されてファブリックに組み込まれる導電プレート若しくはストリップを用いて導電性にされたファブリックからつくられるか、或いは、横糸若しくは縦糸の一部であるかこれに連結された、電気的に相互接続された導電性ファイバを含むファブリックとしてもつくられる）を用いることにより、前記送信機により放射された電磁界の遮蔽が低減され、これにより、誘導された電磁流のレベル及び強度と、従って、行われる治療の効果との制限を著しく回避できる。 A wide range of electrodes as described above (made from a fabric made electrically conductive using conductive plates or strips that are electrically interconnected and incorporated into the fabric, or are they part of a weft or warp yarn? (Also made as a fabric comprising electrically interconnected conductive fibers coupled to it), the shielding of the electromagnetic field radiated by the transmitter is reduced and thereby induced Limitations on the level and intensity of the electromagnetic current and, therefore, the effectiveness of the treatment being performed can be significantly avoided.
有利には、本発明による広範な電極は、前記電極を形成している導電性繊維内に形成された、繊維又は導電性ストリップのネットワークの寸法及び造形により、電極の遮蔽作用を変える選択肢を提供する。概略的に言えば、導電性繊維のメッシュ（網目）の寸法が大きいほど、遮蔽される入射電磁界の最大周波数レベルが低くなることが分かった。 Advantageously, the wide range of electrodes according to the present invention provides the option of changing the shielding action of the electrodes by the dimensions and shaping of the network of fibers or conductive strips formed in the conductive fibers forming said electrodes. To do. Schematically, it has been found that the greater the size of the conductive fiber mesh, the lower the maximum frequency level of the incident electromagnetic field that is shielded.
また、有利には、前記電極１０をウェアラブルファブリック又は衣類の形態で提供することが、患者へのより効果的な取り付けを保証する。実際、前記ファブリックは、治療を受ける患者の身体の一部に完全に張り付くように伸縮性を付与され、これにより、正確に配置されて適切な位置に保持され、そして同時に患者の運動の自由も保証する。 Also advantageously, providing the electrode 10 in the form of a wearable fabric or garment ensures a more effective attachment to the patient. In fact, the fabric is stretched so that it completely sticks to the part of the patient's body to be treated, so that it is correctly positioned and held in place, and at the same time the patient's freedom of movement. Guarantee.
最後に、導電性のファブリック及び衣類の形態の前記電極に、本発明による装置の低出力の高周波発生器を収容するためのポケットを設けることが可能である。高周波発生器は、小型、携帯可能、電池式で適切に提供される。これは、本発明による装置を使用する治療中に（長時間の治療の場合も）患者が自由に動くことを保証する。 Finally, the electrode in the form of a conductive fabric and garment can be provided with a pocket for receiving the low-power high-frequency generator of the device according to the invention. The high frequency generator is suitably provided in a small size, portable and battery powered. This ensures that the patient is free to move during treatment using the device according to the invention (even for long-term treatment).
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少なくとも１つの電極（１０）と、
高周波電磁界を生成するための少なくとも１つの送信機（１３）を含む、前記少なくとも１つの電極（１０）に接続された低出力の高周波発生器と、
前記送信機（１３）及びユーザインタフェース（１９）に接続された制御モジュール（１８）と、
前記送信機（１３）に接続された少なくとも１つのアンテナ（１４）と、
一端にて前記送信機（１３）の回路の接地接続に接続され、他端にて前記少なくとも１つの電極（１０）に接続された、少なくとも１つの導電体（１５）と、を備え、
前記少なくとも１つの電極（１０）が、治療されるべき患者の身体の領域に包帯をするために、少なくとも１つの導電性ファブリック（２０）を含むことを特徴とする、装置。 A device for treating a patient using low-intensity high-frequency electromagnetic waves,
At least one electrode (10);
A low power high frequency generator connected to the at least one electrode (10), comprising at least one transmitter (13) for generating a high frequency electromagnetic field;
A control module (18) connected to the transmitter (13) and a user interface (19);
At least one antenna (14) connected to the transmitter (13);
At least one conductor (15) connected at one end to a ground connection of the circuit of the transmitter (13) and connected at the other end to the at least one electrode (10);
Device, characterized in that the at least one electrode (10) comprises at least one conductive fabric (20) for bandaging the area of the patient's body to be treated.
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