DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE TARGETED TREATMENT OF MOVEMENT DISORDERS

Title:

DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THE TARGETED TREATMENT OF MOVEMENT DISORDERS

Document Type and Number:

WIPO Patent Application WO/2012/106548

Kind Code:

A3

Abstract:

Devices, systems and methods are provided for the targeted treatment of movement disorders. Typically, the systems and devices are used to stimulate one or more dorsal root ganglia while minimizing or excluding undesired stimulation of other tissues, such as surrounding or nearby tissues, ventral root and portions of the anatomy associated with body regions which are not targeted for treatment. The dorsal root ganglia are utilized in particular due to their specialized role in movement. It is in these areas that sensory fibers are isolated from motor fibers. Sensory fibers are involved in a variety of reflexes that are involved in movement control, and these reflexes can be utilized in the treatment of various movement disorders. Thus, by stimulating sensory fibers in these areas, fundamental reflexes can be affected to lessen the symptoms of movement disorders.

Inventors:

KRAMER JEFFERY M (US)
LEVY ROBERT M (US)

Application Number:

PCT/US2012/023683

Publication Date:

September 20, 2012

Filing Date:

February 02, 2012

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Assignee:

SPINAL MODULATION INC (US)
KRAMER JEFFERY M (US)
LEVY ROBERT M (US)

International Classes:

A61N1/32; A61B5/04; A61N1/05; A61N1/36

Domestic Patent References:

WO2010062622A2	2010-06-03
WO2010132816A2	2010-11-18

Foreign References:

US20080167698A1	2008-07-10
US20080140152A1	2008-06-12
US20100121408A1	2010-05-13
US20080140169A1	2008-06-12

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