Segmented electrode and method

A medical lead for implantation comprising:

• an electrode assembly comprising a plurality of electrodes;
• wherein each of the plurality of electrodes comprise a plurality of electrode segments and wherein each electrode segment has a groove and a flexible conductor directly coupled in the groove;
• a strut having channels and coupled within the plurality of electrodes such that each of the flexible conductors coupled to the plurality of electrode segments are supported by the channels of the strut;
• and
• an insulator filling gaps between the plurality of electrodes, the strut and the flexible conductors;
• wherein at least one electrode segment comprises a wedge configured to hold the flexible conductor against the groove of the at least one electrode segment thereby securing the flexible conductor between the wedge and the at least one electrode segment, wherein centerless grinding of the electrode assembly exposes openings between the plurality of electrode segments and exposes at least a portion of the wedge on an outer surface of the at least one electrode segment;
• and wherein the wedge and the at least one electrode segment are of the same material.