NERVE ROOT STIMULATOR, METHOD FOR OPERATING A NERVE ROOT STIMULATOR

摘要

PURPOSE: A neuromuscular stimulator is provided to stimulate an affected part by using self-power generated by receiving a radio frequency, thereby enabling a stimulation treatment to be performed without using a lead to connect to the inner body of a patient. CONSTITUTION: A neuromuscular stimulator comprises: a body part; an antenna(150); a power generating unit(131); and an electrode. The body is installed in the nerve root of the spinal column of a patient. The antenna is placed on the body part and receives external radio frequency outside the patient body. The power generating unit generates power using the received radio frequency. The electrode uses the power generated by the power generating unit to electrically stimulate the nerve root of the spinal column. [Reference numerals] (131a) Rectification unit; (131b) Switching unit; (133) Control unit; (134) Demodulation unit; (135) Memory unit