The present invention provides for an improved apparatus and method for electrical stimulation. A paddle having a thickness up to 0.030 inches is implanted adjacent the spinal cord dura mater to reduce the likelihood of paralysis due to stress on the spinal cord attributed to bulkier leads. The paddle...http://www.google.de/patents/US8108051?utm_source=gb-gplus-sharePatent US8108051 - Surgical lead paddle
