Developments in functional electrical stimulation systems.
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.
Hodgins
Diana
D
European Technology for Business Ltd, Codicote, UK.
Spensley
John
J
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