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 language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 13-14 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Proceedings of the IEEE Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference, NEBEC |
State | Published - 2002 |
Externally published | Yes |
Event | IEEE 28th Annual Northeast Bioengineering Conference - Philadelphia, PA, United States Duration: 20 Apr 2002 → 21 Apr 2002 |