Methods and systems for treating osteoarthritis using an implantable stimulator
US12179022B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | May 12, 2022 |
| Grant date | Dec 31, 2024 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 24, 2043 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/378
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method of treating osteoarthritis includes an implantable stimulator generating stimulation sessions at a duty cycle that is less than 0.05 and applying the stimulation sessions by way of the central electrode and the annular electrode to a location within a patient that includes at least one of an acupoint labeled ST35, an acupoint labeled EX-LE-4, or a location on a line that intersects the acupoints labeled ST35 and EX-LE-4.
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