title: Neural stimulation for spinal spasticity.
abstract: The knowledge of neural plasticity is used to improve motor function of the spinal cord by chronic stimulation of the dorsal columns. We achieved this with an improvised technique. The electrodes are exteriorized and stimulated by using a Grass stimulator. Five paraplegic patients with different aetiologies causing their paraplegia were treated by this method, and the details are enumerated. Four had good improvement and relaxation was maintained for varying periods after cessation of the stimulation. Mode of action is discussed.
authors.affiliation: Institute of Neurology, Madras, India.
authors.forename: T S
authors.initials: TS
authors.lastname: Kanaka
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Kumar
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D004599:Electric Stimulation Therapy; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009126:Muscle Relaxation; D010264:Paraplegia / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy*; D013997:Time Factors; D016138:Walking