Method of treating movement disorders by brain stimulation
US5716377A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 25, 1996 |
| Grant date | Feb 10, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 25, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/0534
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Techniques for stimulating the brain to treat movement disorders resulting in abnormal motor behavior by means of an implantable signal generator and electrode. A sensor is used to detect the symptoms resulting from the motion disorder. A microprocessor algorithm analyzes the output from the sensor in order to regulate the stimulation delivered to the brain.
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