Implanted functional electrical stimulation for upright mobility in paediatric spinal cord injury: A follow-up report

T. E. Johnston, B. T. Smith, R. R. Betz, M. J. Mulcahey, J. J. McCarthy

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Abstract

Ten subjects with spinal cord injury (SCI) underwent implantation of a functional electrical stimulation (FES) system for upright mobility. After training in the use of long leg braces (LLB) and FES, subjects were tested in 8 upright mobility activities. Data collection was repeated annually with a mean follow-up time of 17.5 months. Subjects completed 3 activities faster with FES than with LLB and were more independent in 4 activities across all data collection points. Sixty five of the 80 implanted electrodes maintained adequate responses with electrode revisions required primarily within 4 months post-operatively. These results indicate overall stability of the electrodes and functional status.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)13-14
Number of pages2
JournalProceedings of the IEEE Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, NEBEC
StatePublished - 2002
Externally publishedYes
EventIEEE 28th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference - Philadelphia, PA, United States
Duration: 20 Apr 200221 Apr 2002

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