System and method for coupling burst and tonic stimulation
US9572984B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 8, 2014 |
| Grant date | Feb 21, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 1, 2035 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/04
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A system and method for delivering coupled burst and tonic stimulation of nervous tissue is provided. The system and method includes providing a lead with at least one stimulation electrode configured to be implanted at a target position proximate to nervous tissue of interest. The system and method further includes coupling the lead to an implantable pulse generator (IPG). The method delivers a first current pulse configured as a tonic stimulation waveform to the at least one electrode. The tonic stimulation waveform is configured to excite A-beta fibers of the nervous tissue. After a tonic-burst delay, the IPG delivers second current pulses configured as a burst stimulation waveform to at least one electrode. The burst stimulation waveform is configured to excite C-fibers of the nervous tissue.
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