Systems and methods for selectively stimulating nerve roots
US8386045B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Apr 28, 2009 |
| Grant date | Feb 26, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 8, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/37241
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Various system embodiments comprise an implantable lead, an implantable housing, a neural stimulation circuit in the housing, and a controller in the housing and connected to the neural stimulation circuit. The lead has a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end is adapted to deliver neural stimulation pulses to the ventral nerve root and the dorsal nerve root. The proximal end of the lead is adapted to connect to the housing. The neural stimulation circuit is adapted to generate neural stimulation pulses to stimulate the ventral nerve root or the dorsal nerve root using the implantable lead. The controller is adapted to control the neural stimulation circuit to deliver a neural stimulation treatment.
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