Computer-controlled, patient-interactive, multichannel, implanted neurological stimulators.
Programmable implantable neurological stimulation systems with multiple electrodes have many advantages in clinical use, but time-consuming postoperative adjustment of stimulation parameters is a distinct disadvantage. A personal computer interface to standard commercial radiofrequency-coupled devices has been developed, permitting direct patient interaction to expedite this process. In addition, the system permits simulated multichannel operation and implementation of various modulation schemes.
D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004567:Electrodes, Implanted; D006801:Humans; D008838:Microcomputers; D010148:Intractable Pain / Q000628:therapy; D013116:Spinal Cord / Q000502:physiology; D013813:Therapy, Computer-Assisted