Electrical stimulation system, lead, and method providing modified reduced neuroplasticity effect
First Claim
1. A method for effecting neuroplasticity in brain tissue of a patient using neurostimulation, comprising:
- receiving a selection of a first electrode, by a programming device, for stimulation of a first location associated with brain tissue of the patient, wherein a neuronal function previously occurred at the first location before impairment of the neuronal function;
receiving a selection of a second electrode, by the programming device, for stimulation of a second location associated with brain tissue of the patient, wherein the second location is a location that is capable of at least partially assuming performance of the neuronal function;
programming, by the programming device, an implantable pulse generator (IPG) to operate according to programmable parameters, the programmable parameters including parameters defining stimulation pulses to be applied via the second electrode that encourage subsequent performance of the neuronal function at the second location by promoting neuroplasticity; and
activating the IPG to stimulate the first and second locations according to the programmable parameters.
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Abstract
According to one aspect, an electrical stimulation system provides modified neuroplasticity effects in a person'"'"'s nerve tissue. The system includes an electrical stimulation lead adapted for implantation into the person'"'"'s body for electrical stimulation of target nerve tissue. The stimulation lead includes one or more electrodes adapted to be positioned proximate the target nerve tissue and to deliver electrical stimulation pulses to the target nerve tissue. The system also includes a stimulation source connectable to the stimulation lead and operable to generate the electrical stimulation pulses for transmission to the one or more electrodes of the stimulation lead to cause the one or more electrodes to deliver the electrical stimulation pulses to the target nerve tissue to modify neuroplasticity effects in the target nerve tissue.
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1. A method for effecting neuroplasticity in brain tissue of a patient using neurostimulation, comprising:
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receiving a selection of a first electrode, by a programming device, for stimulation of a first location associated with brain tissue of the patient, wherein a neuronal function previously occurred at the first location before impairment of the neuronal function;
receiving a selection of a second electrode, by the programming device, for stimulation of a second location associated with brain tissue of the patient, wherein the second location is a location that is capable of at least partially assuming performance of the neuronal function;
programming, by the programming device, an implantable pulse generator (IPG) to operate according to programmable parameters, the programmable parameters including parameters defining stimulation pulses to be applied via the second electrode that encourage subsequent performance of the neuronal function at the second location by promoting neuroplasticity; and
activating the IPG to stimulate the first and second locations according to the programmable parameters. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A system for effecting neuroplasticity in brain tissue of a patient using neurostimulation, comprising:
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an implantable pulse generator (IPG) for generating electrical stimulation;
a first electrode electrically coupled to the IPG for delivering electrical pulses to a first location associated with brain tissue of the patient;
a second electrode electrically coupled to the IPG for delivering electrical pulses to a second location associated with brain tissue of the patient;
the IPG storing a first set of parameters defining pulses above a therapeutic threshold for application to the first location; and
the IPG storing a second set of parameters defining pulses below a therapeutic threshold for application to the second location. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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