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Selective high frequency spinal cord modulation for inhibiting pain with reduced side effects, and associated systems and methods

US8886326B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJan 24, 2014
Grant dateNov 11, 2014
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Expiry dateJan 24, 2034

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61N1/3605
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

Selective high-frequency spinal cord modulation for inhibiting pain with reduced side effects and associated systems and methods are disclosed. In particular embodiments, high-frequency modulation in the range of from about 1.5 KHz to about 50 KHz may be applied to the patient's spinal cord region to address low back pain without creating unwanted sensory and/or motor side effects. In other embodiments, modulation in accordance with similar parameters can be applied to other spinal or peripheral locations to address other indications.

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