Brian Dalm,Steve Viljoen,Matthew A. Howard,Rob Shurig
申请号：
US14916892
公开号：
US20160213917A1
申请日:
2014.09.05
申请国别(地区):
US
年份:
2016
代理人:
摘要：
Described in this disclosure is a support structure for an electrode array configured for implanting against the spinal cord for treatment of pain. The restoring force of the support structure works in concert with frictional coupling between the array and the spinal cord to overcome the inertial force associated with ateral motion of the array. The electrode array is supported with struts that run longitudinally across or near the array backing. For example, two struts can be affixed on either out-board longitudinal edge of the array. The electrode array can be further stabilized by securing to a vertebra in the patient using a strap equipped with a collar that encircles the bundle of electrical leads emerging from the array through the dura. Positional stability of the array is better than 0.5 nm per movement cycle, thereby inhibiting the array from lifting off of the spinal cord during movement of the spinal cord within the dura.
