Systems and methods related to the treatment of back pain
US10632309B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 25, 2015 |
| Grant date | Apr 28, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 25, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36021
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention reduces pain and improves function long-term in persons with back pain using electrical stimulation in the back. This approach involves an electrical stimulation device including at least one electrode adapted for insertion within an animal body with back pain and at least one pulse generator operatively coupled with the at least one electrode, wherein the pulse generator delivers electrical stimulation activating at least a nerve innervating at least a paraspinal muscle in a back of the animal body for pain relief.
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