Spinal cord stimulation lead with an anode guard
    5.
    发明授权
    Spinal cord stimulation lead with an anode guard 有权
    脊髓刺激带阳极护罩

    公开(公告)号:US06754539B1

    公开(公告)日:2004-06-22

    申请号:US09635910

    申请日:2000-08-10

    IPC分类号: A61N118

    CPC分类号: A61N1/0553

    摘要: The present invention relates to an epidural stimulation lead having at least one electrode that substantially encircles another electrode. Operatively, the encircling electrode can be set as an, anode and the encircled electrode can be set as a cathode to generate an electrical field therebetween. The encircling electrode functions in this capacity as an anode guard, which among other things, concentrates the electrical field about the designated cathode and limits the lateral range of a generated electrical field.

    摘要翻译: 本发明涉及具有基本上环绕另一电极的至少一个电极的硬膜外刺激引线。 可操作地,环绕电极可以设置为阳极,并且环绕的电极可以被设置为阴极以在它们之间产生电场。 环绕电极作为阳极保护器起着这种作用,其中除了别的以外,还围绕指定的阴极集中电场并限制所产生的电场的横向范围。

    System and method for electrical stimulation of the intervertebral disc
    6.
    发明授权
    System and method for electrical stimulation of the intervertebral disc 有权
    用于电刺激椎间盘的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07069083B2

    公开(公告)日:2006-06-27

    申请号:US10318741

    申请日:2002-12-13

    IPC分类号: A61N1/34

    摘要: A method for electrically stimulating an area in a spinal disc is presented. The method comprises implanting a lead with one or more electrodes in a placement site in or adjacent to one or more discs at any spinal level from cervical through lumbar, connecting the lead to a signal generator, and generating electrical stimulation pulses using the generator to stimulate targeted portions of the disc. Additionally, a system for relieving pain associated with a spinal disc is presented that comprises a lead with one or more electrodes, an introducer for introducing the lead to a placement site in or adjacent to the disc, a removable stylet for guiding the lead to the placement site in the disc, and a generator connected to the lead for generating electrical pulses to the lead for stimulating the disc.

    摘要翻译: 提出了一种用于电刺激脊髓盘区域的方法。 该方法包括将一个或多个电极的引线植入位于任何脊椎水平的一个或多个椎间盘中的一个或多个椎间盘中的一个或多个椎间盘中的放置位置,从颈部穿过腰部,将引线连接到信号发生器,并且使用发生器产生电刺激脉冲以刺激 光盘的目标部分。 另外,提供了一种用于减轻与脊椎盘相关的疼痛的系统,其包括具有一个或多个电极的引线,用于将引线引导到盘中或其附近的放置位置的导引器,用于将引导件引导到 连接到引线上的发生器,用于产生电脉冲到引线以刺激盘。

    System and method for electrical stimulation of the intervertebral disc
    7.
    发明授权
    System and method for electrical stimulation of the intervertebral disc 有权
    用于电刺激椎间盘的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US08359101B2

    公开(公告)日:2013-01-22

    申请号:US13336593

    申请日:2011-12-23

    IPC分类号: A61N1/39 A61N1/00

    摘要: In one embodiment, a method electrically stimulates an area in a spinal disc. The method comprises: implanting at least one steerable lead at a placement site for stimulating a spinal disc such that the lead is disposed exterior and immediately adjacent to and circumferentially along an annulus of the spinal disc, the at least one lead including a plurality of electrodes distributed along a majority of a circumference of the annulus; connecting the lead to a signal generator; and generating electrical stimulation pulses using the generator to stimulate targeted portions of the spinal disc, wherein the stimulation of the targeted portion of the spinal disc sufficiently stimulates nerve tissue within the spinal disc to prevent communication of pain signals originating in the spinal disc without damaging tissue of the spinal disc.

    摘要翻译: 在一个实施例中,一种电刺激脊椎盘中的区域的方法。 该方法包括:在放置位置处植入至少一个可操纵的引线,用于刺激脊椎盘,使得引线设置在脊椎盘的环形的外侧并且沿着脊椎盘的环形区域周向地设置,所述至少一个引线包括多个电极 沿着圆环的大部分圆周分布; 将引线连接到信号发生器; 以及使用所述发生器产生电刺激脉冲以刺激所述脊椎盘的目标部分,其中所述脊髓盘的目标部分的刺激充分地刺激所述脊椎盘内的神经组织,以防止源自所述脊髓盘的疼痛信号的通信而不损伤组织 的脊椎盘。

    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION OF THE INTERVERTEBRAL DISC
    8.
    发明申请
    SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ELECTRICAL STIMULATION OF THE INTERVERTEBRAL DISC 有权
    用于电刺激椎间盘的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20110046695A1

    公开(公告)日:2011-02-24

    申请号:US12917827

    申请日:2010-11-02

    IPC分类号: A61N1/34

    摘要: In one embodiment, a method electrically stimulates an area in a spinal disc. The method comprises: implanting at least one steerable lead at a placement site for stimulating a spinal disc such that the lead is disposed exterior and immediately adjacent to and circumferentially along an annulus of the spinal disc, the at least one lead including a plurality of electrodes distributed along a majority of a circumference of the annulus; connecting the lead to a signal generator; and generating electrical stimulation pulses using the generator to stimulate targeted portions of the spinal disc, wherein the stimulation of the targeted portion of the spinal disc sufficiently stimulates nerve tissue within the spinal disc to prevent communication of pain signals originating in the spinal disc without damaging tissue of the spinal disc.

    摘要翻译: 在一个实施例中,一种电刺激脊椎盘中的区域的方法。 该方法包括:在放置位置处植入至少一个可操纵的引线,用于刺激脊椎盘,使得引线设置在脊椎盘的环形的外侧并且沿着脊椎盘的环形区域周向地设置,所述至少一个引线包括多个电极 沿着圆环的大部分圆周分布; 将引线连接到信号发生器; 以及使用所述发生器产生电刺激脉冲以刺激所述脊椎盘的目标部分,其中所述脊髓盘的目标部分的刺激充分地刺激所述脊椎盘内的神经组织,以防止源自所述脊髓盘的疼痛信号的通信而不损伤组织 的脊椎盘。

    Devices and Methods for Screening of Vagal Nerve Stimulation
    9.
    发明申请
    Devices and Methods for Screening of Vagal Nerve Stimulation 审中-公开
    用于筛选迷走神经刺激的装置和方法

    公开(公告)号:US20100286553A1

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-11

    申请号:US12463139

    申请日:2009-05-08

    IPC分类号: A61B5/05

    摘要: The present disclosure provides systems and methods for screening vagus nerve stimulation to determine the potential efficacy of permanent stimulation systems. In one aspect, the system includes temporary electrode assemblies adapted for temporary placement on or in the body adjacent the vagus nerve. In another aspect, a method is provided to place a stimulating electrode adjacent the posterior of the carotid sheath.

    摘要翻译: 本公开提供了用于筛选迷走神经刺激以确定永久性刺激系统的潜在功效的系统和方法。 在一个方面,该系统包括适于临时放置在与迷走神经相邻的身体上或身体中的临时电极组件。 在另一方面,提供了一种将刺激电极邻近颈动脉鞘的后部放置的方法。

    System and method for electrical stimulation of the intervertebral disc
    10.
    发明授权
    System and method for electrical stimulation of the intervertebral disc 有权
    用于电刺激椎间盘的系统和方法

    公开(公告)号:US07831306B2

    公开(公告)日:2010-11-09

    申请号:US11426466

    申请日:2006-06-26

    IPC分类号: A61N1/34

    摘要: In one embodiment, a method electrically stimulates an area in a spinal disc. The method comprises: implanting at least one steerable lead at a placement site for stimulating a spinal disc such that the lead is disposed exterior and immediately adjacent to and circumferentially along an annulus of the spinal disc, the at least one lead including a plurality of electrodes distributed along a majority of a circumference of the annulus; connecting the lead to a signal generator; and generating electrical stimulation pulses using the generator to stimulate targeted portions of the spinal disc, wherein the stimulation of the targeted portion of the spinal disc sufficiently stimulates nerve tissue within the spinal disc to prevent communication of pain signals originating in the spinal disc without damaging tissue of the spinal disc.

    摘要翻译: 在一个实施例中,一种电刺激脊椎盘中的区域的方法。 该方法包括:在放置位置处植入至少一个可操纵的引线,用于刺激脊椎盘,使得引线设置在脊椎盘的环形的外侧并且沿着脊椎盘的环形区域周向地设置,所述至少一个引线包括多个电极 沿着圆环的大部分圆周分布; 将引线连接到信号发生器; 以及使用所述发生器产生电刺激脉冲以刺激所述脊椎盘的目标部分,其中所述脊髓盘的目标部分的刺激充分地刺激所述脊椎盘内的神经组织,以防止源自所述脊髓盘的疼痛信号的通信而不损伤组织 的脊椎盘。