Nerve Cut? No Problem
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2019-03-02
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faculty of Basic Medical Science - Libyan International Medical University
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Spinal cord injury (SCI) is damage to the spinal cord causing temporary or permanent
changes in its function. Spinal sensorimotor networks disconnected from the brain due to
SCI can be activated via epidural electrical stimulation (EES) to restore motor activity in
humans with paralysis.1 Previously, there was a case of sensorimotor paralysis of the lower
extremities where EES restored the ability to stand and the ability to control step-like
activity while side-lying or suspended vertically in a body-weight support system (BWS).
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Training in the presence of EES and multimodal rehabilitation (MMR), was performed for
43 weeks and resulted in stepping on a treadmill, independent from trainer assistance or
BWS. It also enabled independent stepping over ground while using a front-wheeled
walker with trainer assistance at the hips to maintain balance. This study presents a
revolutionary change and a sense of hope to paralysed patients
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