An electro-nerve stimulation apparatus includes a pulse generator, a first
electrically conductive, insulated lead wire, a second electrically
conductive, insulated lead wire, an electrically conductive
transcutaneous electrode and an electrically conductive percutaneous
needle electrode. Connected to one end of the first and second lead wires
is a connector for electrically coupling with the pulse generator. The
transcutaneous electrode is operably connected to the other end of the
first lead wire. An electrically conductive adaptor is secured to the
other end of the second lead wire for electrically coupling to the
terminal end of the percutaneous needle electrode. The lead wire set
includes a single-use mechanism adapted to effectively discourage reuse
of the electrodes. In use, the transcutaneous electrode is adhered to the
patient's skin distal from the desired internal stimulation site. The
percutaneous needle electrode is inserted through the skin in proximity
to the desired internal stimulation site. The pulse generator is
activated to pass current pulses between the transcutaneous electrode and
the percutaneous needle electrode through the internal stimulation site.