SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR SELECTIVELY STIMULATING NERVE ROOTS

摘要

Various system embodiments comprise an implantable lead, an implantable housing, a neural stimulation circuit in the housing, and a controller in the housing and connected to the neural stimulation circuit. The lead has a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end is adapted to deliver neural stimulation pulses to the ventral nerve root and the dorsal nerve root. The proximal end of the lead is adapted to connect to the housing. The neural stimulation circuit is adapted to generate neural stimulation pulses to stimulate the ventral nerve root or the dorsal nerve root using the implantable lead. The controller is adapted to control the neural stimulation circuit to deliver a neural stimulation treatment.

主权项

1. An implantable system, comprising:
an implantable lead with a proximal end and a distal end; a plurality of electrodes near the distal end of the lead; an implantable housing connected to the proximal end of the lead and configured to house circuitry; and a neural stimulation circuit arranged within the housing and configured to generate neural stimulation pulses via at least one of the plurality of electrodes to selectively stimulate one of a ventral nerve root or a dorsal nerve root.