Patent ID: 7660634
Filing Date: 2010-02-09
Classification: A61M,A61N

Abstract:
1. A method for treating intervertebral disc ailments, said method comprising: inserting an introducer needle into the disc to be treated; introducing a combined electrical and chemical stimulation device through said introducer needle and into the disc, said device comprising: maneuvering the stimulation lead through the disc in an arcuate pattern wherein the distal portion of said stimulation lead is placed adjacent the tissue to be treated; inserting an electrical stimulation source into the patient, the electrical stimulation source communicating with said stimulation lead to generate electrical pulses for energizing said electrodes and to deliver electrical/thermal energy to target tissue; and inserting a chemical stimulation source into the patient, said chemical stimulation source communicating with said stimulation lead to provide chemical/nutrients through said central lumen and through said infusion ports thereby delivering chemical/nutrients to the target tissue.