Combined percutaneous/surface electrical stimulation
OwnerWilliam J. Carroll, Richard M. Terrellinventors
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Abstract
A stimulator and a method for integrated electrical stimulation of muscle, nerves and tissues. A combined percutaneous/transcutaneous stimulator using integrated surface electrodes delivers electric pulses simultaneously to deep tissue and a skin surface of a target area. The integrated surface electrodes include fine needle electrodes integrated with surface electrodes. The combined percutaneous/transectaneous stimulator with the integrated surface electrodes affords quick pain relief, more comfortable needle electrode insertion and longer lasting pain reduction results.
Claims38
An electro-medical device for electrical stimulation of a target area, comprising:
- a percutaneous stimulator;
- and
- a transcutaneous stimulator connected to said percutaneous stimulator.
An electro-medical device for integrated electrical stimulation of a target area comprising a combined percutaneous/transcutaneous stimulator.
The electro-medical device of claim 20, wherein the interferential current includes a resultant beat frequency of 0-250 Hz.
A means for simultaneous electrical stimulation of deep tissues and a surface of a target area using an electrical stimulator.
The means according to claim 22, wherein the electrical stimulator is a combined percutaneous/transcutaneous stimulator.
The means according to claim 23, wherein said combined perceutaneous/transculaneous stimulator includes integrated surface electrodes.
The means according to claim 24, wherein said integrated surface electrodes comprise fine needles electrodes combined with surface electrodes.
A method for electrically stimulating a target area using a combined percutaneous/transcutaneous stimulator.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.