NEUROSTIMULATION SYSTEM
First Claim
1. A system for stimulating a dorsal root ganglion within a body, the system comprising:
- a lead comprising an elongate body having a plurality of electrodes disposed thereon, wherein the lead is configured for positioning at least one of the plurality of electrodes within a distance of the dorsal root ganglion; and
an implantable pulse generator connectable with the lead so as to provide stimulation energy to a selection of the plurality of electrodes which provides the most desirable result of selectively stimulating the dorsal root ganglion.
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Abstract
Some embodiments of the present invention provide neurostimulation systems and components for selective stimulation and/or neuromodulation of one or more dorsal root ganglia through implantation of an electrode on, in or around a dorsal root ganglia. Some other embodiments of the present invention provide neurostimulation systems adapted for selective neurostimulation of one or more nerve root ganglia as well as techniques for applying neurostimulation to the spinal cord. Still other embodiments of the present invention provide stimulation systems and components for selective stimulation and/or neuromodulation of one or more dorsal root ganglia through implantation of an electrode on, in or around a dorsal root ganglia in combination with a pharmacological agent.
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15 Claims
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1. A system for stimulating a dorsal root ganglion within a body, the system comprising:
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a lead comprising an elongate body having a plurality of electrodes disposed thereon, wherein the lead is configured for positioning at least one of the plurality of electrodes within a distance of the dorsal root ganglion; and an implantable pulse generator connectable with the lead so as to provide stimulation energy to a selection of the plurality of electrodes which provides the most desirable result of selectively stimulating the dorsal root ganglion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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