Medical instrumentation
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Physiologic findings and clinical observations with several new implant systems are discussed. One system studied is designed with electrodes implanted over the anterior region of the spinal cord. ⋯ Also given are observation and description of cortical and cerebellar implant systems. Current-density plots of the electrode arrays are included.
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Medical instrumentation · Sep 1975
Electrical stimulation of peripheral nerves for relief of intractable chronic pain.
Electrostimulation of peripheral nerves was used in patients to relieve chronic pain due to nerve injury. After follow-up for periods of 6 to 48 months, most of the patients exhibited some degree of pain alleviation. This paper details the circumstances of some of the cases and cites precautions to be taken in the use of this therapeutic mode.
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Medical instrumentation · Sep 1975
Implanted devices for electronic augmentation of nervous system function.
Electrical stimulation of the dorsal cord is discussed as a mode of therapy for intractable pain, and placed into its proper perspective as a part of a comprehensive rehabilitation program. The author reviews his experience with electrical stimulation and emphasizes features of the patient-selection process.