Devices and methods using an implantable pulse generator for brain stimulation
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1. A device for brain stimulation, comprising:
- a lead having a longitudinal surface;
at least one stimulation electrode disposed along the longitudinal surface of the lead;
at least one recording electrode, separate from the at least one stimulation electrode, disposed on the lead; and
an implantable pulse generator coupled to the at least one stimulation electrode.
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Abstract
A device for brain stimulation includes a lead having a longitudinal surface; at least one stimulation electrode disposed along the longitudinal surface of the lead; at least one recording electrode, separate from the at least one stimulation electrode, disposed on the lead; and an implantable pulse generator coupled to the at least one stimulation electrode. In some instances, the implantable pulse generator can be implanted into a burr hole in the skull made for insertion of the lead into the brain.
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1. A device for brain stimulation, comprising:
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a lead having a longitudinal surface;
at least one stimulation electrode disposed along the longitudinal surface of the lead;
at least one recording electrode, separate from the at least one stimulation electrode, disposed on the lead; and
an implantable pulse generator coupled to the at least one stimulation electrode. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A method for brain stimulation, the method comprising:
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inserting a lead into a cranium of a patient, the lead comprising at least one stimulation electrode disposed along a longitudinal surface of the lead; and
at least one recording electrode, separate from the at least one stimulation electrode, disposed on the lead;
identifying target neurons using the at least one recording electrode;
implanting a pulse generator in the patient; and
stimulating the target neurons using the at least one stimulation electrode and the implanted pulse generator. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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21. A device for brain stimulation, comprising:
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a lead having a longitudinal surface;
at least one stimulation electrode disposed along the longitudinal surface of the lead;
an implantable pulse generator coupled to the at least one stimulation electrode and comprising a receiver; and
an external control unit comprising a transmitter to transmit signals to the implantable pulse generator. - View Dependent Claims (22, 23)
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24. A device for brain stimulation, comprising:
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a lead having a longitudinal surface;
at least one stimulation electrode disposed along the longitudinal surface of the lead;
an implantable pulse generator coupled to the at least one stimulation electrode and comprising a transmitter; and
an external control unit comprising a receiver to receive signals from the implantable pulse generator.
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