System for selectively performing local and radial peripheral stimulation
View Patent ↗A control system for use with a neurostimulator comprises a user interface for receiving an input from a user and a controller. The user interface has a first control and a second control. The controller is configured for, in response to actuating the first control, operating the neurostimulation control system in a PNFS programming mode, and for, in response to actuating the second control, operating the neurostimulation control system in a PNS programming mode. A method of providing therapy to a patient comprises initially conveying pulsed electrical current at a pulse width into a peripheral tissue region of the patient to create a side effect via stimulation of one of a nerve ending and neural axon, and subsequently conveying pulsed electrical current at an adjusted pulse width into the peripheral tissue region to create a therapeutic effect via stimulation of the other one of the nerve ending and neural axon.
1. A neurostimulation control system for use with a neurostimulator, comprising:
a user interface configured for receiving an input from a user, the user interface having a peripheral stimulation selection control; and
a controller configured for, in response to a single actuation of the peripheral stimulation selection control, operating the neurostimulation control system in a dedicated peripheral nerve field stimulation (PNFS) programming mode that only allows the user to program the neurostimulator to convey pulsed anodic stimulation current at a pulse width below an upper limit, and for, in response to another single actuation of the peripheral stimulation selection control, operating the neurostimulation control system in a dedicated peripheral nerve stimulation (PNS) programming mode that only allows the user to program the neurostimulator to convey pulsed cathodic stimulation current at a pulse width above a lower limit.
2. The neurostimulation control system of claim 1 , wherein the upper limit is less than 700 μs.
3. The neurostimulation control system of claim 1 , wherein the lower limit is greater than 500 μs.
4. The neurostimulation control system of claim 1 , wherein the peripheral stimulation selection control comprises at least one graphical icon.
5. The neurostimulation control system of claim 1 , wherein the user interface and controller are contained within an external control device.
6. A neurostimulation control system for use with a neurostimulator, comprising:
a user interface configured for receiving an input from a user, the user interface having a peripheral stimulation selection control; and
a controller configured for, in response to a single actuation of the peripheral stimulation selection control, operating the neurostimulation control system in a PNFS programming mode that automatically programs the neurostimulator to convey pulsed anodic stimulation current at a first pulse width, and for, in response to another single actuation of the peripheral stimulation selection control, operating the neurostimulation control system in a PNS programming mode that automatically programs the neurostimulation to convey pulsed cathodic stimulation current at a second pulse width.
7. The neurostimulation control system of claim 6 , wherein the first pulse width is less than 700 μs.
8. The neurostimulation control system of claim 6 , wherein the second pulse width is greater than 500 μs.
9. A neurostimulation control system for use with a neurostimulator, comprising:
a user interface configured for receiving an input from a user; and
a controller configured for, in response to the user input, selectively operating the neurostimulation control system between a first programming mode that only allows the user to program the neurostimulator to convey pulsed anodic stimulation current at a pulse width below an upper limit, and a second programming mode that only allows the user to program the neurostimulator to convey pulsed cathodic stimulation current at a pulse width above a lower limit.
10. The neurostimulation control system of claim 9 , wherein the upper limit is less than 700 μs.
11. The neurostimulation control system of claim 9 , wherein the lower limit is greater than 500 μs.
12. The neurostimulation control system of claim 9 , wherein the peripheral stimulation selection control comprises at least one graphical icon.
13. The neurostimulation control system of claim 9 , wherein the user interface and controller are contained within an external control device.
14. The neurostimulation control system of claim 9 , wherein the user interface comprises a control mechanism, and wherein the controller is configured for selectively operating the neurostimulation control system between the first programming mode and the second programming mode in response to a single actuation of the control mechanism.
15. A neurostimulation control system for use with a neurostimulator, comprising:
a user interface configured for receiving an input from a user; and
a controller configured for, in response to the user input, selectively operating the neurostimulation control system between a first programming mode that automatically programs the neurostimulator to convey pulsed anodic stimulation current at a first pulse width, and a second programming mode that automatically programs the neurostimulation to convey pulsed cathodic stimulation current at a second pulse width.
16. The neurostimulation control system of claim 15 , wherein the first pulse width is less than 700 μs.
17. The neurostimulation control system of claim 15 , wherein the second pulse width is greater than 500 μs.
18. The neurostimulation control system of claim 15 , wherein the peripheral stimulation selection control comprises at least one graphical icon.
19. The neurostimulation control system of claim 15 , wherein the user interface and controller are contained within an external control device.
20. The neurostimulation control system of claim 15 , wherein the user interface comprises a control mechanism, and wherein the controller is configured for selectively operating the neurostimulation control system between the first programming mode and the second programming mode in response to a single actuation of the control mechanism.