epidural electrical stimulation
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Indications
- epidural electrical stimulation L1 to S1-S2 in combination with physical therapy may enable paraplegic patients to walk again (with assistance)[1]
- epidural electrical stimulation targeting the ensemble of dorsal roots involved in leg & trunk movements enabled 3 individuals with complete lower extremity sensorimotor paralysis to stand, walk, cycle, swim & control trunk movements within one day[2]
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References
- ↑ Jump up to: 1.0 1.1 Gill ML, Grahn PJ, Calvert JS et al Neuromodulation of lumbosacral spinal networks enables independent stepping after complete paraplegia. Nature Medicine (2018). Sept 24 PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30250140 https://www.nature.com/articles/s41591-018-0175-7
- ↑ Jump up to: 2.0 2.1 Anderson P Motor Function Restored in Three Men After Complete Paralysis From Spinal Cord Injury. Medscape. Feb 7, 2022 https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/967969
George J Stimulation Helps Paralyzed People Stand, Walk Within Hours of Surgery. Targeting dorsal roots restored motor function quickly, first-in-man study shows. MedPage Today February 7, 2022 https://www.medpagetoday.com/neurology/generalneurology/97061
Rowald A, Komi S, Demesmaeker R et al Activity-dependent spinal cord neuromodulation rapidly restores trunk and leg motor functions after complete paralysis. Nat Med 2022. Feb 7 PMID: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/35132264