#$%^&*AU2015202363B220161124.pdf#####ABSTRACT Methods and devices are provided for OA treatment of an affected area or joint. In one embodiment, the method may involve identifying a treatment site of the joint, and providing at least one transducer module at the treatment site. The at least one transducer module may be in operative communication with a signal generator module, and may include transducer(s) for delivering ultrasound signals. The method may also involve stimulating (a) bone remodelling, (b) bone cells and associated precursors, and/or (c) pericytes with the electromagnetic signals delivered to the treatment site at a user-selected intensity. Fig. 1117 Femur qudrct todo a patll .- .h Ii V/,2 I/ill I capsiulae/ +2 acfu artil age - T~Ivo~ci FIG. I articbeclaer spongye Ca nalic~l Vi i 4 bone Osteon r ~ Haversian ~ ~, g ~ canal Perosteuim Volkrnanns canal FIG. 2
