Improved assemblies, systems, and methods provide an implantable
pulse generator for prosthetic or therapeutic stimulation of muscles, nerves, or
central nervous system tissue, or any combination. The implantable
pulse generator is sized and configured to be implanted subcutaneously in a tissue region. The implantable
pulse generator includes an
electrically conductive laser welded
titanium case. Control circuitry is located within the case, and includes a
primary cell or rechargeable power source, a receive coil for receiving an RF
magnetic field to recharge the rechargeable power source, and a
microcontroller for control of the implantable pulse generator. Improved assemblies, systems, and methods also provide a stimulation
system for prosthetic or therapeutic stimulation of muscles, nerves, or
central nervous system tissue, or any combination. The stimulation
system provides at least one
electrically conductive surface, a lead connected to the
electrically conductive surface, and an implantable pulse generator electrically connected to the lead.