Method of treating movement disorders by electrical stimulation and/or drug infusion of the pendunulopontine nucleus
US6356784B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 30, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 12, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 30, 2019 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/372
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention discloses techniques for treating movement disorders by electrical stimulation and/or drug infusion. The present invention utilizes an implantable signal generator and an electrode and/or an implantable pump and catheter. High electrical stimulation pulses and/or drug therapy is provided to the Pedunculopontine Nucleus (PPN). A sensor may be used to detect various symptoms of the movement disorders. A microprocessor algorithm may then analyze the output from the sensor to regulate the stimulation and/or drug therapy delivered to the PPN.
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