Amelioration of chronic pain by endolymphatic stimulation
US7894906B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 22, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 2, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/37211
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device and method are disclosed for treating chronic pain by delivering electrical stimulation to nervous tissue or smooth muscle fibers by means of electrodes disposed in the body's lymphatic system. An implanted pulse generator is connected to an electrode by a lead that may be intravenously introduced into the lymphatic system. The stimulation may be patient-controlled or be delivered in accordance with a programmed schedule.
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