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The KKT-M2 device is to be used in the aid of management of chronic pain due to noncongenital defects. The device can be used as part of a series of steps in the total care of the patient. The procedure involves the use of diagnostic imaging that qualifies the misalignment between vertebrae. The treatment is then administered using the KKT-M2 device to deliver precise impulses at a required vector configuration.

The KKT device has been developed for the aid in management of chronic pain. More specifically, conditions of chronic pain arising from structural anomalies such as misalianments and muscle imbalances. Conditions of brain stem irritation as a result of musculoskeletal imbalances that may arise from impact. Typical conditions treated include: strains to soft tissue surrounding vertebral column, whiplash injuries to the head and neck, and biomechanical disrelationships of the axial skeleton. This device is not intended to be used in acute situations of pain management. The KKT Device's mode of action consists of low-intensity mechanical impulses applied to the treatment site in a controlled and repeatable manner. The control of the direction (vector), amplitude and duration of the impulses allows for a known, finite, and predetermined amount of force and/or energy to be applied to the treatment site. This control is predetermined and then prescribed by a qualified medical practitioner where the treatment parameters to be correlated with (or derived from) data from X-rays, imaging systems, and physiological length, strength or distance measurements and used for the patient's treatment. The treatment protocol consists of a series of pulses applied to the atlas vertebra. Each pulse consists of a constant 16Hz frequency for approximately 750msec, a frequency sweep of 50 to 80 Hz in steps of 1 Hz for one full cycle each, followed by an extension while a twist is applied through the stepper motor, then a pause for approximately 750msec before the next pulse. The number of pulses can be set by the operator as can the amplitude of the stylus vertical motion and the amount and direction of the rotation. The device consists of a treatment head supported by an electrically actuated stand. Power is supplied through a grounded receptacle to an auto sensing 24VDC power supply. All actuators and controls are powered at 24VDC or lower. The vertical tower is positioned manually by sliding on the base plate and vertical and horizontal adjustment is controlled by redundant momentary switches located on either side of the horizontal arm. The position of the treatment head is set manually using the positioning display on the LCD screen mounted on the horizontal arm. Treatment parameters for duration and intensity are entered using the same screen or automatically through Client Application software. A release mechanism is incorporated into the treatment stylus to prevent excessive pressure being applied to the patient. This mechanism is interlocked through firmware to halt treatment and raise the treatment head when activated.