Nerve stimulation to promote neuroregeneration
US10420939B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 9, 2017 |
| Grant date | Sep 24, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 7, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36164
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Temporary or sub-threshold electrical stimulation to promote recovery of a damaged or injured nerve. Methods include promoting neuroregeneration of a nerve iatrogenically injured during a medical procedure performed on a target site of a patient's body. Methods include placing an electrical lead in electrical communication with the injured or damaged nerve. Methods further include temporarily stimulating the nerve and/or applying sub-threshold stimulation to the nerve to promote neuroregeneration of the nerve. The nerve can be a peripheral nerve.
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