System and methods of deep brain stimulation for post-operation patients
US7957808B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jan 16, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jun 7, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 11, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36082
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A method for programming a deep brain stimulator implanted in a target region of a brain of a living subject. In one embodiment, the method comprises the steps of creating an efficacy atlas; acquiring a position of each electrode contact of the at least one electrode; mapping the acquired position of each electrode contact of the at least one electrode onto a corresponding position in the efficacy atlas so as to determine the efficacy of stimulation at the acquired position; and selecting one or more electrode contacts having the highest efficacy for stimulation.
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