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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
May. 03, 2016
Filed:
Feb. 02, 2012
Jeffery M. Kramer, San Francisco, CA (US);
Robert M. Levy, Jacksonville, FL (US);
Jeffery M. Kramer, San Francisco, CA (US);
Robert M. Levy, Jacksonville, FL (US);
St. Jude Medical Luxembourg Holdings SMI S.A.R.L. (“SJM LUX SMI”), Luxembourg, LU;
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.