Methods of neurostimulating targeted neural tissue
First Claim
1. A method of neurostimulating targeted neural tissue, comprising:
- implanting an electrode in a position adapted to neurostimulate only targeted neural tissue; and
providing a controlled stimulation signal from a signal generator coupled to the electrode, wherein implanting an electrode in a position adapted to neurostimulate only targeted neural tissue comprises implanting the electrode into a nerve ganglion,wherein implanting the electrode into the nerve ganglion comprises implanting the electrode into a dorsal root ganglion.
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Abstract
Some embodiments of the present invention provide methods of neurostimulating targeted neural tissues. Also described are 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. Some other embodiments of the present invention provide methods for selective neurostimulation of one or more dorsal 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 method of neurostimulating targeted neural tissue, comprising:
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implanting an electrode in a position adapted to neurostimulate only targeted neural tissue; and providing a controlled stimulation signal from a signal generator coupled to the electrode, wherein implanting an electrode in a position adapted to neurostimulate only targeted neural tissue comprises implanting the electrode into a nerve ganglion, wherein implanting the electrode into the nerve ganglion comprises implanting the electrode into a dorsal root ganglion. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15)
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