An exemplary implantable stimulator includes at least one electrode
contact array and at least one additional electrode contact. Both the
electrode contact array and the additional electrode contact are disposed
on an external surface of the stimulator. The electrode contact array
includes multiple electrode contacts that are configured to have a first
polarity. The additional electrode is configured to have a second
polarity. One or more of the electrode contacts disposed on the
stimulator are configured to deliver monopolar stimulation and/or
multipolar stimulation. Exemplary methods of stimulating a stimulation
site within a patient include providing at least one electrode contact
array and at least one additional electrode contact. Both the electrode
contact array and the additional electrode contact are disposed on an
external surface of the stimulator. The electrode contact array includes
multiple electrode contacts that are configured to have a first polarity.
The additional electrode is configured to have a second polarity. The
method further includes applying an electrical stimulation current to the
stimulation site via one or more of the electrode contacts that are
disposed on the stimulator.