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Methods for improved treatment of overactive bladder

US10286210B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 18, 2017
Grant dateMay 14, 2019
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Expiry dateSep 18, 2037

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/36034
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Methods for providing therapy related to urological disorders. Particular embodiments of this technology relate to stimulation of lumbar spinal targets either alone or in combination with a sacral target or targets. In embodiments spinal roots are stimulated by partially or fully implanted stimulators to treat symptoms by producing bladder inhibition relative to that which occurs prior to stimulation. Embodiments also disclose improving nerve stimulation, including lumbar nerve root stimulation, using methods termed enhanced transcutaneous electrical stimulation (eTENS) since these enhance the inhibition or excitation of neural tissue.

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