A method of producing percutaneous electrode array is disclosed for
applying therapeutic electrical energy to a treatment site in the body of
a patient. The array comprises a plurality of electrode microstructures
which are inserted into the epidermis, thereby overcoming the inherent
electrical impedance of the outer skin layers and obviating the need to
prepare the skin surface prior to an electro-therapy treatment. The array
preferably includes an adhesion layer to help keep the electrode
microstructures inserted into the epidermis during the duration of the
therapeutic treatment, and temperature and condition monitoring devices
to ensure proper treatment and enhance patient safety.