Surgery: light – thermal – and electrical application – Light – thermal – and electrical application – Electrical therapeutic systems
Reexamination Certificate
2011-05-24
2011-05-24
Bertram, Eric D (Department: 3766)
Surgery: light, thermal, and electrical application
Light, thermal, and electrical application
Electrical therapeutic systems
Reexamination Certificate
active
07949402
ABSTRACT:
The invention provides a system for treating chronic pain including a lead configured and adapted to be percutaneously implanted into an epidural space of a spinal cord, a stimulation generator that delivers electrical stimulation to the spinal cord through the lead to precisely locate the treatment area, and an ablation generator that delivers ablation energy to the treatment area through the same lead to inhibit the chronic pain. The invention also provides a method for treating chronic pain, including providing a lead, inserting the lead percutaneously into the epidural space, locating the treatment area by probing the epidural space while the lead sends electrical stimulation signals, and then ablating the treatment area.
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Bertram Eric D
Edwards Angell Palmer & & Dodge LLP
Neuropoint Medical, Inc.
So Elizabeth K
Wofsy Scott D.
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