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Electrical stimulation of ilioinguinal nerve to alleviate chronic pelvic pain

US8219202B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 28, 2006
Grant dateJul 10, 2012
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Expiry dateJul 23, 2027

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/37288
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

The disclosure describes a method and system for applying electrical stimulation to an ilioinguinal nerve of a patient. The system includes electrical stimulators that apply electrical stimulation for alleviation of pelvic pain. The system may apply electrical stimulation for pelvic pain in men or women. The electrical stimulators may comprise various types of electrodes such as cuff electrodes, electrode leads, and microstimulators implanted at various locations proximate to a single or both ilioinguinal nerves of a patient. In particular, the electrode may be implanted proximate or adjacent to a region of the ilioinguinal nerve above or below the inguinal canal.

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