Peripheral Neurostimulation with a Microsize Wireless Stimulator.

Peripheral Neurostimulation with a Microsize Wireless Stimulator.
Prog Neurol Surg. 2015 Sep;29:168-91
Authors: Yearwood TL, Perryman LT
Abstract
Implementation of wireless technology enables tremendous reduction in the size of implantable neurostimulator devices. Without the need for tethering to an implantable pulse generator, a multitude of clinical applications can be envisioned, utilizing safe, rapidly implanted, economical, and culturally sensitive methods. External pulse generators providing power to implanted microsize wireless leads and/or contact pairs can be incorporated into belts, fabric, jewelry, and other suitable and convenient accoutrements. Microsized wireless neurostimulator lead placements can provide neuromodulation therapies without mechanically compromising normal physiological function in numerous anatomical locations not so accessible now. Avoiding implantation of the pulse generator dramatically reduces the expense of these therapies and can potentially lead to wider global access of care for neuromodulation in general.
PMID: 26394030 [PubMed - in process]

Source: Progress in Neurological Surgery - November 20, 2015 Category: Neurosurgery Tags: Prog Neurol Surg Source Type: research