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  • Title: Implanted stimulators for restoration of function in spinal cord injury.
    Author: Bhadra N, Kilgore KL, Peckham PH.
    Journal: Med Eng Phys; 2001 Jan; 23(1):19-28. PubMed ID: 11344004.
    Abstract:
    Neuroprostheses that electrically stimulate paralyzed muscles provide functional enhancements for individuals with spinal cord injury and stroke such as standing and stepping, reaching and grasping, and bladder and bowel function. For chronic applications, implanted neuroprostheses lead to reliable, low-maintenance and patient-acceptable systems. The advantages of such systems are discussed followed by a generic description of implantable stimulators. Features of current first and second generation neuroprostheses developed at our centre are discussed followed by our experience in the application of these devices in the rehabilitation of individuals with spinal cord injury.
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