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 master module configured to be implanted at or near a first location, the master module including:
a master communications subsystem,a master therapy subsystem, anda master detection subsystem configured to identify a first pain signature based at least in part on signals sensed at or near a first detection location, and to initiate application of a therapy in response to confirmation of a pain signature; and a remote module configure to be implanted at or near a second location, the remote module including:
a remote communications systems, andat least one of a remote therapy subsystem, and a remote detection subsystem, the remote detection subsystem configured to: obtain information corresponding to one or more of signals sensed at or near a second detection location, and/or to identify a second pain signature based on signals sensed at or near the second detection location.