Neurostimulator
Neurostimulator
A Neurostimulator (pronounced: /ˈnʊərəʊˌstɪmjʊˌleɪtər/) is a medical device designed to deliver electrical stimulation to specific parts of the nervous system to manage chronic pain or treat neurological disorders.
Etymology
The term "Neurostimulator" is derived from the Greek word "neuron" meaning nerve and the Latin word "stimulator" meaning to goad or rouse.
Function
A Neurostimulator works by sending electrical impulses to specific areas of the nervous system. These impulses are delivered via electrodes that are surgically implanted near the targeted nerves. The device is often used to manage chronic pain conditions, such as neuropathic pain, and neurological disorders like Parkinson's disease, epilepsy, and dystonia.
Types
There are several types of Neurostimulators, including:
- Spinal Cord Stimulators (SCS): These devices are used to treat chronic pain conditions, such as neuropathic pain and complex regional pain syndrome.
- Deep Brain Stimulators (DBS): These are used to treat neurological conditions like Parkinson's disease, dystonia, and essential tremor.
- Vagus Nerve Stimulators (VNS): These are used to treat conditions like epilepsy and depression.
Related Terms
- Electrode
- Nervous system
- Neuropathic pain
- Parkinson's disease
- Epilepsy
- Dystonia
- Complex regional pain syndrome
- Essential tremor
- Depression
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Neurostimulator
- Wikipedia's article - Neurostimulator
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