Methods for selective stimulation of a ganglion

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PATENT NO 7450993
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11221571

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Some embodiments of the present invention provide stimulation systems, components and methods for stimulation of the spinal cord and the nervous system. Additional embodiments provide for selective stimulation and/or neuromodulation of one or more dorsal root ganglia through implantation of an electrode on, in or around a dorsal root ganglia. Some other embodiments of the present invention provide methods for selective neurostimulation of one or more dorsal root ganglia as well as techniques for applying neurostimulation to the spinal cord and nervous system. Still other embodiments of the present invention provide stimulation systems and components for selective stimulation and/or neuromodulation of one or more dorsal root ganglia through implantation of an electrode on, in or around a dorsal root ganglia in combination with a pharmacological agent.

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  • THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY;ST. JUDE MEDICAL LUXEMBOURG HOLDINGS SMI S.A.R.L. ("SJM LUX SMI")

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Imran, Mir A Los Altos Hills, CA 293 37065
Kim, Daniel H Los Altos, CA 148 13088

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