Analgesic spinal cord electrical stimulation system

Definition

An assembly of devices that applies an electrical stimulus to all or part of the spinal cord to relieve pain (analgesia). It includes an implanted lead/electrode system located in the epidural space of the spinal cord attached to either an implanted passive electronic circuit into which signals and/or energy is inductively coupled from outside the body, or to a totally implantable self-contained system that carries its own energy source and has no inherent dependence upon external devices. It is used to treat acute and/or chronic intractable pain, where the use of drug therapy is undesirable or no longer effective.

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2026-06-04 19:44:10