An improved medical implant device is provided which has a plurality of
micro-electrodes. The use of a plurality of micro-electrodes allows a
clinically effective electrical stimulation pathway to be selected once
the implant is positioned within or adjacent to the tissue to be treated
even if the implant is not optimally placed or located. Thus, in cases
where the implant is not optimally placed, it is not necessary to remove
the implant and then reposition it within or adjacent to the tissue to be
treated, thereby reducing stress to the patient caused by additional
surgery. Moreover, using the micro-electrodes of this invention,
directional electrostimulation can be provided to the tissue to be
treated. Implant devices with a plurality of micro-electrodes are
provided which are especially adapted for use in reducing the frequency
and/or severity of neurological tremors. Other implant devices having
micro-electrodes are provided which are especially adapted for
electrostimulation and/or electrical monitoring of endo-abdominal tissue
or viscera.