Methods for applying epidural electrical stimulation
US10688302B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 18, 2016 |
| Grant date | Jun 23, 2020 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 4, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36185
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Embodiments of the present invention relate to methods for applying epidural electrical stimulation to improve motor function or physiological responses in paralyzed individuals. More particularly, the present invention relates to methods for creating and applying specific configurations of epidural stimulation to assist or cause a patient to perform a complex motor function or to mitigate one or more secondary consequences of paralysis including, but not limited to, cardiovascular, respiratory, bladder, temperature and sexual dysfunction.
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