neurostimulators
Neural electrical devices
Neurostimulators are medical devices that deliver electrical impulses to specific nerves or areas of the brain to treat neurological conditions.
They're used for chronic pain, Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and depression when other treatments fail.
The devices are surgically implanted, with electrodes placed near target nerves and a pulse generator typically under the skin: Her neurostimulator reduced the tremors significantly.
Conductive interface point
- pacemakerDevice regulating heartbeat
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
- subcutaneousBelow the skin
- biocompatibleAccepted by living tissue
implantable · titanium · silicone · polymer · leads · battery · invasive · prosthesis
Adjusting brain cell activity
- pain managementReducing patient suffering medically
- transcranialThrough the skull
- treatmentCare for an ailment
- chronic painEnduring physical suffering
Parkinson's · epilepsy · depression · tremor · dystonia · tinnitus · migraine · rehabilitation
Goes in front
- electrodesElectrical contact points
- programmingWriting software instructions
- telemetryDistant automated data collection
- battery lifeDevice's charge longevity
controller · remote · adjustable · parameters · frequency · amplitude · waveform · feedback
Neuron's signal-sending projection
- synapseNerve signal crossing point
- neurotransmitterSynaptic chemical messenger
- action potentialNeuron's rapid electrical discharge
- electrophysiologyBiology's electrical activity science
neuroplasticity · myelin · dendrite · nerve impulse · cortex · brainstem · ganglion · motor
electrode
Conductive interface point
- pacemakerDevice regulating heartbeat
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
- subcutaneousBelow the skin
biocompatible · implantable · titanium · silicone · polymer · leads · battery · invasive · prosthesis · cybernetic
neuromodulation
Adjusting brain cell activity
- pain managementReducing patient suffering medically
- transcranialThrough the skull
- treatmentCare for an ailment
chronic pain · Parkinson's · epilepsy · depression · tremor · dystonia · tinnitus · migraine · rehabilitation · palliative
leads
Goes in front
- electrodesElectrical contact points
- programmingWriting software instructions
- telemetryDistant automated data collection
battery life · controller · remote · adjustable · parameters · frequency · amplitude · waveform · feedback · sensors
axon
Neuron's signal-sending projection
- synapseNerve signal crossing point
- neurotransmitterSynaptic chemical messenger
- action potentialNeuron's rapid electrical discharge
electrophysiology · neuroplasticity · myelin · dendrite · nerve impulse · cortex · brainstem · ganglion · motor · sensory
neurostimulatorspharmaceuticals
Manufactured therapeutic substances
drugs · medications · pharmacotherapy · psychotropic drugs · chemical treatments
neurostimulatorsanesthetics
Sensation-eliminating drugs
sedatives · denervation · tranquilizers · muscle relaxants · anticonvulsants
neurostimulatorswatchful waiting
Monitoring before acting
non-intervention · talk therapy · psychotherapy · lifestyle modification · physical therapy