A combined electrical and chemical stimulation lead is especially adapted
for providing treatment to intervertebral discs. The combination lead may
be placed proximate to intervertebral disc cellular matrix and nucleus
pulposus tissue to promote tissue regeneration and repair, as well as
nociceptor and neural tissue modulation. The stimulation lead includes
electrodes that may be selectively positioned along various portions of
the stimulation lead in order to precisely direct electrical energy to
stimulate the target tissue. The lead also includes a central infusion
passageway or lumen that communicates with various infusion ports spaced
at selected locations along the lead to thereby direct the infusion of
nutrients/chemicals to the target tissue.