Systems and methods for restoring muscle function to the lumbar spine

摘要

A system for restoring muscle function to the lumbar spine to treat low back pain is provided. The system may include electrodes coupled to an implantable pulse generator (IPG), a handheld activator configured to transfer a stimulation command to the IPG, and an external programmer configured to transfer programming data to the IPG. The stimulation command directs the programmable controller to stimulate the tissue in accordance with the programming data. The system may include a software-based programming system run on a computer such that the treating physician may program and adjust stimulation parameters.

主权项

1. A system for restoring muscle function to the lumbar spine, the system comprising:
one or more electrodes configured to be implanted in or adjacent to tissue associated with control of the lumbar spine; an implantable pulse generator coupled to the one or more electrodes, the implantable pulse generator having a programmable controller and a first communications circuit; a handheld activator having a second communications circuit, the activator configured to transfer a stimulation command to the implantable pulse generator via the first and second communications circuits; and an external programmer having a third communications circuit, the external programmer configured to transfer programming data to the implantable pulse generator via the first and third communications circuits, wherein the stimulation command directs the programmable controller to stimulate the tissue in accordance with the programming data to improve lumbar spine stability and to rehabilitate function of one or more of a multifidus, transverse abdominus, quadratus lumborum, psoas major, internus abdominus, obliquus externus abdominus, and erector spinae muscles.