Method and system of quick neurostimulation electrode configuration and positioning
First Claim
1. An electronic device for determining electrode configuration and positioning for neurostimulation, the electronic device comprising:
- a memory storage component configured to store programming instructions; and
a computer processor configured to execute the programming instructions to perform the following operations;
providing, via a graphical user interface, a model of an implantable lead, the implantable lead being configured to deliver electrical stimulation to a patient via a plurality of electrodes located on the implantable lead;
providing, via the graphical user interface, a plurality of predefined electrode activation patterns that include a coarse pattern and a refined pattern, the coarse pattern corresponding to a first group of the plurality of electrodes that are located in a first region of the implantable lead, the refined pattern corresponding to a second group of the plurality of electrodes that are located in a second region of the implantable lead, wherein the second region is smaller than, and is a subsection of, the first region;
performing a coarse testing process by selectively activating the first group of electrodes belonging to the coarse pattern;
determining, based on the coarse testing process, that electrodes located in the second region offer better therapeutic relief for the patient than electrodes located outside the second region;
in response to the determining, performing a refined testing process by selectively activating the second group of electrodes belonging to the refined pattern; and
identifying, based on the refined testing process, one or more electrodes in the second region that offer a best therapeutic relief for the patient.
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Abstract
A model of an implantable lead is provided via a graphical user interface. The implantable lead is configured to deliver electrical stimulation to a patient via a plurality of electrodes located on the implantable lead. The graphical user interface also provides a plurality of predefined electrode activation patterns that include a coarse pattern and a refined pattern. The coarse pattern corresponds to a first group of electrodes located in a first region of the implantable lead. The refined pattern corresponds to a second group of electrodes located in a second region of the implantable lead. The second region is smaller than, and is a subsection of, the first region. A coarse testing process is performed by selectively activating the first group of electrodes belonging to the coarse pattern. Thereafter, a refined testing process is performed by selectively activating the second group of electrodes belonging to the refined pattern.
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20 Claims
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1. An electronic device for determining electrode configuration and positioning for neurostimulation, the electronic device comprising:
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a memory storage component configured to store programming instructions; and a computer processor configured to execute the programming instructions to perform the following operations; providing, via a graphical user interface, a model of an implantable lead, the implantable lead being configured to deliver electrical stimulation to a patient via a plurality of electrodes located on the implantable lead; providing, via the graphical user interface, a plurality of predefined electrode activation patterns that include a coarse pattern and a refined pattern, the coarse pattern corresponding to a first group of the plurality of electrodes that are located in a first region of the implantable lead, the refined pattern corresponding to a second group of the plurality of electrodes that are located in a second region of the implantable lead, wherein the second region is smaller than, and is a subsection of, the first region; performing a coarse testing process by selectively activating the first group of electrodes belonging to the coarse pattern; determining, based on the coarse testing process, that electrodes located in the second region offer better therapeutic relief for the patient than electrodes located outside the second region; in response to the determining, performing a refined testing process by selectively activating the second group of electrodes belonging to the refined pattern; and identifying, based on the refined testing process, one or more electrodes in the second region that offer a best therapeutic relief for the patient. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A medical system, comprising:
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a pulse generator configured to generate electrical stimulation; an implantable lead configured to deliver the electrical stimulation generated by the pulse generator to a patient via one or more of a plurality of electrodes located on the implantable lead; and a portable electronic programmer on which a graphical user interface is implemented, wherein the portable electronic programmer is configured to program the pulse generator at least in part by performing the following operations; providing, via the graphical user interface, a model of the implantable lead; providing, via the graphical user interface, a plurality of predefined electrode activation patterns that include a coarse pattern and a refined pattern, the coarse pattern corresponding to a first group of the plurality of electrodes that are located in a first region of the implantable lead, the refined pattern corresponding to a second group of the plurality of electrodes that are located in a second region of the implantable lead, wherein the second region is smaller than, and is a subsection of, the first region; performing a coarse testing process by selectively activating the first group of electrodes belonging to the coarse pattern; determining, based on the coarse testing process, that electrodes located in the second region offer better therapeutic relief for the patient than electrodes located outside the second region; in response to the determining, performing a refined testing process by selectively activating the second group of electrodes belonging to the refined pattern; and identifying, based on the refined testing process, one or more electrodes in the second region that offer a best therapeutic relief for the patient. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14)
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15. A method of determining electrode configuration and positioning for neurostimulation, the method comprising:
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providing, via a graphical user interface, a model of an implantable lead, the implantable lead being configured to deliver electrical stimulation to a patient via a plurality of electrodes located on the implantable lead; providing, via the graphical user interface, a plurality of predefined electrode activation patterns that include a coarse pattern and a refined pattern, the coarse pattern corresponding to a first group of the plurality of electrodes that are located in a first region of the implantable lead, the refined pattern corresponding to second group of the plurality of electrodes that are located in a second region of the implantable lead, wherein the second region is smaller than, and is a subsection of, the first region; performing a coarse testing process by selectively activating the first group of electrodes belonging to the coarse pattern; determining, based on the coarse testing process, that electrodes located in the second region offer better therapeutic relief for the patient than electrodes located outside the second region; in response to the determining, performing a refined testing process by selectively activating the second group of electrodes belonging to the refined pattern; and identifying, based on the refined testing process, one or more electrodes in the second region that offer a best therapeutic relief for the patient. - View Dependent Claims (16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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