ArticleChild neurology open2019
An Exploratory Electrical Stimulation Protocol in the Management of an Infant With Spina Bifida: A Case Report.
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- Transcutaneous Functional Electrical Stimulation Controlled by a System of Sensors for the Lower Limbs: A Systematic Review.Sensors (Basel, Switzerland) · 2022Pooled it
- Transcutaneous Spinal Stimulation From Adults to Children: A Review.Topics in spinal cord injury rehabilitation · 2023Review
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation in Management of Neurogenic bladder Secondary to Spina Bifida.Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric SurgeonsArticle
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Abstract
An infant with myelomeningocele and underdevelopment of the thoracic spinal cord was treated with 2 protocols of electrical stimulation: functional electrical stimulation and transcutaneous spinal cord electrical stimulation. The protocols were incorporated into the infant's outpatient early intervention home programs. Prior to initiation of electrical stimulation treatment at age 6 months, the infant exhibited complete loss of sensation below the level of T8 and muscular paralysis below the level of T10. The unexpected emergence of somatosensory responses and spontaneous movements in the trunk and lower extremities are described, focusing on the electrical stimulation protocols. Spinal cord electrical stimulation protocols were not previously described in the medical literature regarding the management of children with spina bifida. Both functional and spinal cord electrical stimulation protocols used with this infant proved safe and well tolerated. The experience gained over 12 months of treatment is the subject of this case report.
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