EXTERNAL PULSE GENERATOR DEVICE AND ASSOCIATED METHODS FOR TRIAL NERVE STIMULATION

摘要

Systems and methods for providing a trial neurostimulation to a patient for assesssing suitability of a permanently implatned neurostimulation are provided herein. In one aspect, a trial neurostimulation system includes an EPG patch adhered to a skin surface of a patient and connected to a lead extending through a percutaneous incission to a target tissue location. The EPG may be a modified version of the IPG used in the permanent system, the EPG may be smaller and/or lighter than the corresponding IPG device. The EPG and a lead extension may be sealed to allow improved patient mobility and reduced risk of infection. The EPG may be compatible with wireless systems used to control and monitor the IPG such that operation and control of the EPG is substantially the same in each system to allow seemless conversion to the permantly implanted system