CPC A61N 1/36178 (2013.01) [A61N 1/0558 (2013.01); A61N 1/378 (2013.01)] | 24 Claims |
1. A method of stimulating a sympathetic chain of a patient, the method comprising:
adjusting a length of an electrode assembly by manipulating an end portion of the electrode;
fixating the electrode assembly to a bone in proximity to a targeted portion of the sympathetic chain to inhibit movement of the electrode assembly relative to the bone, the electrode assembly including a cathode and an anode, wherein a distance between the anode and the cathode is selectable by the adjusting of the length of the electrode assembly;
connecting a power supply to the electrode assembly, the power supply configured to deliver power to the electrode assembly; and
delivering power to the electrode assembly to generate an electrical field between the cathode and the anode, wherein the electrical field reaches the targeted portion of the sympathetic chain to provide electrical stimulation to the targeted portion of the sympathetic chain.
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