Methods for stimulating a dorsal root ganglion
US8229565B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 11, 2009 |
| Grant date | Jul 24, 2012 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 25, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36021
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Some embodiments of the present invention provide stimulation systems and components for selective stimulation and/or neuromodulation of one or more dorsal root ganglia through implantation of an electrode on, in or around a dorsal root ganglia. Some other embodiments of the present invention provide methods for selective neurostimulation of one or more dorsal root ganglia as well as techniques for applying neurostimulation to the spinal cord. Still other embodiments of the present invention provide stimulation systems and components for selective stimulation and/or neuromodulation of one or more dorsal root ganglia through implantation of an electrode on, in or around a dorsal root ganglia in combination with a pharmacological agent.
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