Sustained Acoustic Medicine (SAM) Wearable Ultrasound Device

Ultrasound therapy in the form of sustained acoustic medicine (SAM) has been used for the management of chronic pain due to arthritis. The SAM device is a noninvasive device with ease of applicability which may be used on a number of body parts.

The SAM device utilizes low-intensity ultrasound waves that are transmitted continuously to a joint or area. The ultrasound waves are said to promote collagen formation and decrease inflammation. The waves also may help by promoting the clearance of debris within the joint and slowing disease progression. SAM therapy reduces pain, improves blood circulation and oxygen in the tissues, thereby accelerating the natural healing process.

The device may be used for chronic pain of the knee, elbow pain, wrist pain, low back pain, hip pain, etc. Besides arthritis, SAM may be used for pain from musculoskeletal injuries to the muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

Video demonstrating the knee SAM device.

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Dr. Mo Athar

A seasoned orthopedic surgeon and foot and ankle specialist, Dr. Mohammad Athar welcomes patients at the offices of Complete Orthopedics in Queens / Long Island. Fellowship trained in both hip and knee reconstruction, Dr. Athar has extensive expertise in both total hip replacements and total knee replacements for arthritis of the hip and knee, respectively. As an orthopedic surgeon, he also performs surgery to treat meniscal tears, cartilage injuries, and fractures. He is certified for robotics assisted hip and knee replacements, and well versed in cutting-edge cartilage replacement techniques.

In addition, Dr. Athar is a fellowship-trained foot and ankle specialist, which has allowed him to accrue a vast experience in foot and ankle surgery, including ankle replacement, new cartilage replacement techniques, and minimally invasive foot surgery. In this role, he performs surgery to treat ankle arthritis, foot deformity, bunions, diabetic foot complications, toe deformity, and fractures of the lower extremities. Dr. Athar is adept at non-surgical treatment of musculoskeletal conditions in the upper and lower extremities such as braces, medication, orthotics, or injections to treat the above-mentioned conditions.

 

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