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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Nov. 01, 2011
Filed:
Dec. 23, 2008
Andrew D. Firlik, New Canaan, CT (US);
Bradford Evan Gliner, Sammamish, WA (US);
Alan J. Levy, Bellevue, WA (US);
Katrina S. Firlik, New Canaan, CT (US);
Andrew D. Firlik, New Canaan, CT (US);
Bradford Evan Gliner, Sammamish, WA (US);
Alan J. Levy, Bellevue, WA (US);
Katrina S. Firlik, New Canaan, CT (US);
Advanced Neuromodulation Systems, Inc., Plano, TX (US);
Abstract
The present disclosure is directed generally to methods and apparatus for effectuating a change in a neural function of a patient. A method in accordance with a particular embodiment includes implanting an electrode at a cortical stimulation site selected to promote recovery of the affected neural-function, with the cortical stimulation site being at least proximate to the cortex. The method can further include estimating a threshold for the specific patient at which an electrical signal delivered via the implanted electrode directly triggers a neural reaction associated with the stimulation site in response to the delivered electrical signal, and electrically stimulating the cortical stimulation site by passing an electrical current through the electrode.