Systems and methods for enhancing function of spine stabilization muscles associated with a spine surgery intervention
US11331488B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 25, 2021 |
| Grant date | May 17, 2022 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 25, 2041 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N2/06
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for enhancing muscle function of skeletal muscles in connection with a planned spine surgery intervention in a patient's back is provided. The method includes implanting one or more electrodes in or adjacent to tissue associated with one or more skeletal muscles within a back of a patient, the one or more electrodes in electrical communication with a pulse generator programmed for enhancing muscle function of the one or more skeletal muscles. Electrical stimulation is delivered, according to the programming during a time period associated with the planned spine surgery intervention, from the pulse generator to the tissue associated with the one or more skeletal muscles via the one or more electrodes, thereby improving neuromuscular control system performance of the one or more spine stabilizing muscles in connection with the planned spine surgery intervention to reduce the patient's recovery time associated with the planned spine surgery intervention.
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