Selective high frequency spinal cord modulation for inhibiting pain with reduced side effects, and associated systems and methods

摘要

Selective high-frequency spinal cord modulation for inhibiting pain with reduced side effects and associated systems and methods are disclosed. In particular embodiments, high-frequency modulation in the range of from about 1.5 KHz to about 50 KHz may be applied to the patient's spinal cord region to address low back pain without creating unwanted sensory and/or motor side effects. In other embodiments, modulation in accordance with similar parameters can be applied to other spinal or peripheral locations to address other indications.

主权项

1. A method for treating a patient, comprising:
delivering an electrical signal to the patient's spinal cord via at least one implantable signal delivery device; and wherein the electrical signal has a frequency of from 1.5 kHz to 50 kHz and does not create paresthesia in the patient.