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Magnetic stimulation of the spinal cord to restore control of bladder and/or bowel

US11097122B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Assignee

The Regents of the University of California · US

Inventor

Daniel C. Lu · Los Angeles, US

Key dates

Filing date	Nov 4, 2016
Grant date	Aug 24, 2021
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Nov 20, 2037

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61N1/40
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

In various embodiments methods and devices are provided for facilitating locomotor function and/or voiding of bladder and/or bowel in a subject with a neuromotor disorder. In certain embodiments the methods involve providing magnetic stimulation of the spinal cord at a location, frequency and intensity sufficient to facilitate locomotor function and/or voiding of bladder and/or bowel.

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