LEAD DESIGN AND METHODS FOR OPTIMAL LEAD PLACEMENT AND FIELD STEERING

摘要

The present invention provides an improved lead design and method for optimal lead placement during a single surgical method for implantation at a spinal treatment site that comprises both targeted vertebral and spinal levels to be treated, wherein the spinal levels comprise at least one dorsal root ganglion. Electrical fields may be generated and shifted in location to optimize stimulation targeting. A spinal treatment procedure is performed generally in combination with implantation of a neuromodulation system that may comprise placement of electrical lead(s) on the at least one dorsal root ganglion, wherein each lead is in operative connection with a pulse generator that may also be implanted during the surgical method. Electrical stimulation may be generated with the pulse generator through the electrical leads to the at least one dorsal root ganglion during and/or after the closure of the identified spinal treatment site.