IMPLANTABLE SYSTEM ENABLING RESPONSIVE THERAPY FOR PAIN

摘要

An implantable neurostimulator system for treating pain includes scheduled and responsive therapy capabilities including responsive stimulation applied to the brain and peripheral sections of the nervous system. Methods for treating chronic nociceptive, neuropathic, and psychogenic pain employ an inventive system to advantageously reduce multiple symptoms and components of pain and to address underlying causes of pain.

主权项

1. An implantable system for treating pain in a patient, the system comprising:
a first module configured to be implanted in the patient at or near a first detection location and to identify a first pain signature based at least in part on signals sensed at or near the first detection location; a second module configured to be implanted in the patient at or near a second detection location remote from the first detection location, and configured to at least one of:
obtain information corresponding to one or more of signals sensed at or near the second detection location, andidentify a second pain signature based on signals sensed at or near the second detection location; wherein the first module is further configured to:
confirm a pain detection based on the first pain signature and at least one of the obtained information corresponding to one or more of signals sensed at or near the second detection location, and the second pain signature; andinitiate an application of a therapy in response to confirmation of a pain detection.