Electrical stimulation system, lead, and method providing reduced neuroplasticity effects

摘要

According to one aspect, an electrical stimulation system provides reduced neuroplasticity effects in a person's nerve tissue. The system includes an electrical stimulation lead adapted for implantation into the person's body for electrical stimulation of target nerve tissue. The lead includes a number of electrodes adapted to be positioned near the target nerve tissue and to deliver electrical stimulation energy to the target nerve tissue. The system also includes a stimulation source connectable to the lead and operable to generate signals for transmission to the electrodes of the lead to cause the electrodes to deliver electrical stimulation energy to the target nerve tissue to reduce neuroplasticity effects.