Paddle lead configurations for electrical stimulation systems and methods of making and using
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1. A method of using a paddle lead, comprising:
- implanting a paddle lead into a body, the paddle lead comprising;
a paddle body having a first major surface, an opposing second major surface, and a transverse circumference;
a plurality of electrodes disposed on the paddle body, the plurality of electrodes comprising a first electrode and a second electrode, the first electrode and the second electrode being disposed laterally around the transverse circumference of the paddle body; and
a first connecting wire disposed on at least one of the first and second major surfaces of the paddle body to electrically couple the first electrode and the second electrode;
coupling the paddle lead to a control module; and
stimulating tissue near the paddle lead using two or more of the electrodes.
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Abstract
A paddle lead includes a paddle body with a plurality of electrodes disposed on the paddle body. The plurality of electrodes includes a first electrode and a second electrode. The first electrode and the second electrode are disposed laterally around the circumference of the paddle body. At least one connecting wire is disposed on, or within, the paddle body to electrically couple the first electrode and the second electrode.
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1. A method of using a paddle lead, comprising:
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implanting a paddle lead into a body, the paddle lead comprising; a paddle body having a first major surface, an opposing second major surface, and a transverse circumference; a plurality of electrodes disposed on the paddle body, the plurality of electrodes comprising a first electrode and a second electrode, the first electrode and the second electrode being disposed laterally around the transverse circumference of the paddle body; and a first connecting wire disposed on at least one of the first and second major surfaces of the paddle body to electrically couple the first electrode and the second electrode; coupling the paddle lead to a control module; and stimulating tissue near the paddle lead using two or more of the electrodes. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of using a paddle lead, comprising:
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implanting a paddle lead into a body, the paddle lead comprising; a paddle body having a first major surface, an opposing second major surface, and a transverse circumference; a plurality of electrodes disposed on the paddle body, the plurality of electrodes comprising a plurality of first electrodes disposed on the first major surface and a plurality of second electrodes disposed on the second major surface, the first electrodes and the second electrodes being disposed laterally around the transverse circumference of the paddle body; and a plurality of first connecting wires disposed on the first major surface of the paddle body to electrically couple the plurality of first electrodes together; coupling the paddle lead to a control module; and stimulating tissue near the paddle lead using two or more of the electrodes. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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