DEVICES, SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR TREATING UROLOGICAL AND GASTROINTESTINAL DISORDERS BY ELECTRICAL STIMULATION OF THE FOOT

World Intellectual Property Organization Patent

APP PUB NO WO-2016106182-A1
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PCTUS2015067017

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Provided herein are devices, systems, and methods for treating urological and gastrointestinal disorders, including bedwetting, through stimulation of the dorsal or plantar surface of the foot, including the superficial peroneal nerve and branches thereof, such as the dorsal intermediate and medial cutaneous nerves, or the medial and/or and lateral plantar nerves. The device facilitates placement of electrodes on the foot. Also provided herein is a system including the device, a pulse generator, and a controller, and methods of manufacturing and using the same.

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UNIV PITTSBURGHUSPENNSYLVANIA AMERICA

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TAI CHANGFENG WEXFORD PENNSYLVANIA 15090

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