Method and system for neural tissue modification, (altering the DNA structure of your brain, and other tissue)
Abstract
A method and system for altering or modifying a function of neural tissue in a patient. An electromagnetic signal is applied to the neural tissue through an electrode. The electromagnetic signal has a frequency component above the physiological stimulation frequency range and an intensity sufficient to produce an alteration of the neural tissue and a waveform that produces non-lethal temperature elevation of the neural tissue during application of the electromagnetic signal to the neural tissue.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION In the past, radio frequency (RF) generators and electrodes have been applied near or in neural tissue, for relieving pain or modifying its function. By way of one example, a lesion generator identified by Model No. RFG-3C RF, available from a company named Radionics, Inc., located in Burlington, Massachusetts, has electrodes, which may be placed near a desired neural tissue area. The desired neural tissue area is heated by radio frequency (RF) resistive power dissipation of the generator power deposited in the tissue. In some cases, thermal monitoring by a thermo sensor in the electrode is used to control the process. It is common to form heat lesions with tissue temperatures ranging from 60 to 95 degrees Celsius (°C) . Tissue generally dies when heated to about 45°C to 50°C, which causes the patient to suffer severe, if not, unbearable pain. The pain levels are so intense, that local or general anesthetic is often required during such a procedure
