Systems and methods of neuromodulation stimulation for the restoration of sexual function
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1. A focused stimulation electrode assembly comprising:
- an elongated lead sized and configured to be implanted in tissue,an electrode array coupled to the lead, the electrode array including at least one conductive element and configured to be implanted in tissue and to apply electrical stimulation to a targeted tissue region, the electrode array including a distal end and a proximal end, and at least one fin, the at least one fin including a first end and a second end, the fin extending axially along the electrode array from the fin first end to the fin second end, the fin comprising a non conductive material to focus the electrical stimulation toward the targeted tissue region and away from a non-targeted tissue region.
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Abstract
Systems and methods use an external and/or implantable pulse generator system for neuromodulation stimulation to treat sexual dysfunction by the unilateral or bilateral stimulation of a target nerve A and/or a target nerve B using one or more leads and electrodes implanted in tissue in the pelvic region. The electrical stimulation waveform may be conveyed to the target nerve A electrode for a first predetermined amount of time, and conveyed to the target nerve B electrode for a second predetermined amount of time.
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1. A focused stimulation electrode assembly comprising:
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an elongated lead sized and configured to be implanted in tissue, an electrode array coupled to the lead, the electrode array including at least one conductive element and configured to be implanted in tissue and to apply electrical stimulation to a targeted tissue region, the electrode array including a distal end and a proximal end, and at least one fin, the at least one fin including a first end and a second end, the fin extending axially along the electrode array from the fin first end to the fin second end, the fin comprising a non conductive material to focus the electrical stimulation toward the targeted tissue region and away from a non-targeted tissue region. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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20. A method of using a focused stimulation electrode assembly comprising:
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providing a focused stimulation electrode assembly, the electrode assembly comprising an elongated lead sized and configured to be implanted in tissue, an electrode array coupled to the lead, the electrode array including at least one conductive element and configured to be implanted in tissue and to apply electrical stimulation to a targeted tissue region, the electrode array including a distal end and a proximal end, and at least one fin extending axially along the electrode array and in a non-contact relationship with the at least one conductive element, the fin comprising a non-conductive material to focus the electrical stimulation toward the targeted tissue region and away from a non-targeted tissue region, implanting the focused stimulation electrode assembly at a targeted tissue region, and operating the focused stimulation electrode assembly to focus the electrical stimulation toward the targeted tissue region and away from a non-targeted tissue region. - View Dependent Claims (21)
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