Invention Grant
- Patent Title: Techniques for positioning therapy delivery elements within a spinal cord or brain
- Patent Title (中): 用于在脊髓或脑内定位治疗递送元件的技术
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Application No.: US11669758Application Date: 2007-01-31
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Publication No.: US07734342B2Publication Date: 2010-06-08
- Inventor: Frans Gielen , Gary W. King , Daryle Petersen , Mark T. Rise , Michael Schendel , Warren Starkebaum
- Applicant: Frans Gielen , Gary W. King , Daryle Petersen , Mark T. Rise , Michael Schendel , Warren Starkebaum
- Applicant Address: US MN Minneapolis
- Assignee: Medtronics, Inc.
- Current Assignee: Medtronics, Inc.
- Current Assignee Address: US MN Minneapolis
- Agency: Banner & Witcoff, Ltd.
- Main IPC: A61N1/00
- IPC: A61N1/00

Abstract:
Apparatus and techniques to address problems associated with lead migration, patient movement or position, histological changes, neural plasticity or disease progression. Disclosed are techniques for implanting a lead having therapy delivery elements, such as electrodes or drug delivery ports, within a vertebral or cranial bone so as to maintain these elements in a fixed position relative to a desired treatment site. The therapy delivery elements may thereafter be adjusted in situ with a position control mechanism and/or a position controller to improve the desired treatment, such as electrical stimulation and/or drug infusion to a precise target. The therapy delivery elements may be positioned laterally in any direction relative to the targeted treatment site or toward or away from the targeted treatment site. A control system maybe provided for open- or closed-loop feedback control of the position of the therapy delivery elements as well as other aspects of the treatment therapy.
Public/Granted literature
- US20070123954A1 Techniques for positioning therapy delivery elements within a spinal cord or brain Public/Granted day:2007-05-31
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