Electrical stimulator for peripheral stimulation

An electrical stimulation system comprising:

• a lead connector comprising a lead body having at least one slot or channel and a contact element proximate to at least portion of the slot or channel;
• a coiled lead inserted into said slot or channel, wherein the contact element establishes an electrical connection with the coiled lead and wherein the coiled lead has an engagement force when inserted into a body of a patient;
• a patient cable selectively attachable to the lead body, wherein the contact element establishes an electrical connection with the patient cable;
• and
• wherein the lead connector further comprises a breakaway mechanism configured to selectively disconnect the patient cable from the lead body upon application of a force exceeding a predetermined force, wherein the predetermined force is less than the engagement force.