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System and method for estimating location and depth of stimulation leads

  • US 9,872,992 B2
  • Filed: 03/12/2013
  • Issued: 01/23/2018
  • Est. Priority Date: 03/16/2012
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An external control device for use with a stimulation device capable of conveying an electrical signal to a stimulation lead implanted within a patient, and measuring an electrical parameter in response to the conveyance of the electrical signal, comprising:

  • telemetry circuitry configured for communicating with a stimulation device;

    a processor configured for receiving the measured electrical parameter from the stimulation device via the telemetry circuitry, selecting one of a plurality of different anatomical regions in which the stimulation lead is implanted based on the measured electrical parameter, and defining a stimulation parameter based on the selected anatomical region; and

    a controller configured for instructing the stimulation device via the telemetry circuitry to convey electrical stimulation energy from the stimulation lead in accordance with the defined stimulation parameter.

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