Method for optimizing search for spinal cord stimulation parameter settings
CA 2592276 C · Owner: Advanced Bionics Corporation · Inventors: Thacker, James R.; King, John D.; Woods, Carla M.
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A method for selecting Spinal Cord Stimulation (SCS) stimulation parameter sets guides a clinician towards an effective set of stimulation parameters. The clinician first evaluates the effectiveness of a small number of trial stimulation parameters sets from a Measurement Table comprising for example four stimulation parameter sets. Based on the patient's assessment the trial , stimulation parameter sets are ranked. Then the clinician selects a starting or benchmark row in a Steering Table corresponding to the highest ranked trial stimulation parameter set. The clinician moves either up or down form the starting row, testing consecutive parameter sets. The clinician continues as long …
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- Filed January 5, 2005 and granted March 19, 2013. A Canadian patent filed from October 1, 1989 lasts 20 years from filing, so its term ended January 5, 2025.
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