Methods for making leads with radially-aligned segmented electrodes for electrical stimulation systems

摘要

A method of making a stimulation lead includes attaching multiple segmented electrodes to a canier. Each of the segmented electrodes has a curved form extending over an arc in the range of 10 to 345 degrees. The method further includes attaching conductors to the segmented electrodes; forming the carrier into a cylinder with segmented electrodes disposed within the cylinder; molding a lead body around the segmented electrodes disposed on the carrier; and removing at least a portion of the canier to separate the segmented electrodes.