Regional therapies for treatment of pain
US7890166B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 14, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 15, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M2205/3523
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Enhanced therapies for treating pain are described. The therapies include subcutaneous stimulation of tissue in proximity to a source of pain at low frequencies (less than about 20 Hz) and high frequencies (greater than about 50 Hz). The therapies further include administering a pain treating agent at a predetermined time relative to application of the high or low frequency stimulation. Delivery of the pain treating agent via an implantable infusion system is described. Coordination of output of an infusion device and a pulse generator to provide coordinated therapy is also discussed.
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