title: Developments in functional electrical stimulation systems.
abstract: It is estimated that more than 750,000 people suffer a stroke each year in Europe. An implantable neurostimulator is being developed to improve impaired upper limb function that results from stroke. Its mode of operation and early clinical trial results are reported.
authors.affiliation: European Technology for Business Ltd, Codicote, UK.
authors.forename: Diana
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Hodgins
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Spensley
mesh_terms: D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D046690:Deep Brain Stimulation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D004558:Electric Stimulation / Q000295:instrumentation*; D006801:Humans; D020521:Stroke / Q000503:physiopathology; D000071939:Stroke Rehabilitation; D016896:Treatment Outcome; D006113:United Kingdom; D034941:Upper Extremity / Q000503:physiopathology