Systems and methods for nerve conduction block

A method for nerve block of a patient utilizing a rechargeable electrode, comprising:

• generating a first current of a first polarity through a titanium nitride implanted electrode proximate a nerve sufficient to at least partially block conduction in the nerve, wherein the electrode generates current in an ionic component proximate the at least one electrode sufficient to create at least a partial block in the nerve and decrease the amount of stored charge in the implanted electrode;
• and
• generating a second current of a second polarity opposite the first polarity through the implanted electrode,
• wherein the second current increases the amount of the stored charge of the implanted electrode to recharge the implanted electrode.

A method for nerve block of a patient utilizing a rechargeable electrode, comprising:

• generating a first current of a first polarity proximal to an implanted electrode comprising a high charge density material proximate a nerve sufficient to at least partially block conduction in the nerve, wherein the electrode generates current in an ionic component proximate the at least one electrode sufficient to create at least a partial block in the nerve and decrease the amount of stored charge in the implanted electrode;
• generating a second current of a second polarity opposite the first polarity through the implanted electrode, wherein the second current increases the amount of the stored charge of the implanted electrode to recharge the implanted electrode;
• and
• dynamically sensing the amount of the stored charge in the electrode while delivering the first current;
• and ceasing delivery of the first current when the amount of the stored charge is sensed to reach a pre-determined threshold value.