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ArticleJournal of rehabilitation medicine2022

Implanted Peroneal Nerve Stimulator Treatment for Drop Foot Caused by Central Nervous System Lesion: A Twelve-Month Follow-up of 21 Patients.

Kaare Severinsen, Kurt Grey, Anne Haase Juhl, Preben Soerensen, Lorenz Oppel, Ib Magnussen, Birgit Tine Larsen

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Article in Journal of rehabilitation medicine, 2022. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 3 papers.

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7 authors at 3 institutions in 1 country.

Kaare SeverinsenHammel Neurorehabilitation Centre and University Research Clinic, Aarhus University, Denmark. kaarseve@rm.dk.
Kurt GreyDepartment of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Aalborg University Hospital, Denmark.
Anne Haase JuhlDepartment of Neurophysiology Aalborg University Hospital, Denmark.
Preben SoerensenDepartment of Neurosurgery Aalborg University Hospital.
Lorenz OppelDepartment of Physiotherapy and Occupational Therapy, Aalborg University Hospital, Denmark.
Ib MagnussenDepartment of Neurology, Aalborg University Hospital, Denmark.
Birgit Tine LarsenUniversity College of Northern Denmark (UCN) in Aalborg, Denmark.
Aalborg University Hospital · DKAarhus University · DKUniversity College of Northern Denmark · DK

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

objectiveDrop foot is a common impairment following stroke or other causes of central pathology. We report data on patient self-perceived performance, satisfaction with performance, walking ability, and adverse effects after surgical implantation of the ActiGait® drop foot stimulator.

designProspective case study with a 12-month follow-up. SUBJECTS: Twenty-one participants with drop foot caused by central nervous system lesion.

methodsThe patients' self-perceived performance and satisfaction with performance were evaluated using the Canadian Occupational Performance Measure (COPM). Walking ability was assessed using a 10-m walk test and a 6-min walk. Nerve conduction of the peroneal nerve was examined in 10 patients.

resultsAt follow-up, COPM self-percieved performance from 3.2 to 6.7 points, the median increase being 2.8 (interquartile range (IQR) 2.2-5.0), p < 0.001. Likewise, the COPM satisfaction with performance increased from 2.6 to 6.9 points, the median increase being 4.2 (IQR 2.8-5.8), p < 0.001. Walking velocity increased 0.1 m/s from a baseline measurement of 0.73 m/s (95% confidence interval (95% CI) 0.03-0.2), n = 21, p < 0.01, and walking distance increased by 33 m, from a baseline measurement of 236 m (95% CI 15-51), n = 21, p < 0.001.

conclusionStimulation of the peroneal nerve by an implantable stimulator increases self-perceived performance, satisfaction with performance, and ambulation in patients with long-lasting drop foot caused by a central nervous system lesion.

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Electric Stimulation TherapyGait Disorders, NeurologicCanadaCentral Nervous SystemElectrodes, ImplantedFollow-Up StudiesHumansPeroneal NerveTreatment Outcome

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PMID35451494
PMCPMC9252092
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