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Combination epidural infusion/stimulation method and system

  • US 20040015202A1
  • Filed: 06/13/2003
  • Published: 01/22/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/14/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A system for providing pain relief to a person, comprising:

  • a spinal cord stimulation (SCS) generator adapted to provide an electrical stimulation signal;

    an infusion pump adapted to pump fluid medication;

    a controller for selectively controlling generation of said electrical stimulation from said SCS generator and for selectively controlling pumping of said medication with said infusion pump; and

    a lead adapted for placement along the spinal cord of the person, said lead including;

    (i) at least one electrode in electrical communication with said SCS generator for providing SCS to a first location on said spinal cord; and

    (ii) an infusion port in fluid communication with said infusion pump for delivery of said medication to a second location on said spinal cord.

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