Discover how the cutting-edge Liquid Crystal Polymer-Based Miniaturized Fully Implantable Deep Brain Stimulator is revolutionizing the field of pain neurosurgery, offering new hope for patients with chronic neurological conditions.
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Liquid Crystal Polymer-Based Miniaturized Fully Implantable Deep Brain Stimulator.
Ahn et al., Polymers (Basel) 2023
DOI: 10.3390/polym15224439
Let me tell you, we’ve done something really tremendous here, folks. We’re talking about making deep brain stimulation (DBS) systems great again. And how are we doing it? By making them smaller, sleeker, and more powerful than ever before. We’re not just talking about any system; we’re talking about a fully implantable, battery-free DBS system that’s perfect for rats. It’s incredible, really.
Now, this isn’t just any material we’re using. We’re using liquid crystal polymer (LCP). It’s biocompatible, it’s reliable, and it’s going to last a long time. We’ve got everything in there – the stimulator circuit, the receiver coil, and a microelectrode array that’s 20 mm of pure innovation. And the size? Only 13 mm in diameter and 5 mm in height. It’s so small, so advanced – it’s the future.
And we’re not stopping there. We’ve got wireless charging, folks. That means no wires, no hassle, just pure, untethered freedom for these animals. We’ve got an eight-channel stimulation electrode array, microfabricated like you wouldn’t believe. And it’s all encapsulated in a dome-shaped LCP package – sealed with a spot-welding process that’s top-notch.
But does it work? You bet it does. We’ve tested it, in vivo, with real animals. And let me tell you, the results? They’re huge. We’ve seen an increase in the mechanical withdrawal threshold in rats. That means less pain, more gain. This system is effective, it’s innovative, and it’s going to change the game. Believe me.