Method to treat pain through electrical stimulation of nerves
US9037248B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 10, 2011 |
| Grant date | May 19, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 10, 2031 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61N1/36171
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
Methods of treating pain are disclosed, wherein a non-pulsed, low-frequency electrical current is applied to the nerve carrying the pain signals in order to suppress transmission of those signals. In desired embodiments, the current is applied in a direction transverse to the nerve axis. Such currents have been found not to induce motor-neuron recruitment, meaning these methods can treat pain without causing muscle spasm or other muscular responses. A cuff for applying such a current transverse to the nerve axis is also disclosed.
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