In cases of spinal cord injury (SCI), functional electrical stimulation (FES) is based on the concept that a paralyzed muscle can be stimulated by small amounts of electric current in a coordinated fashion to produce functional movement. This article reviews the experience of the Philadelphia Shriners Hospital with the use of FES for restoring upper extremity function in children with cervical SCI at the C5/C6 level. In addition, restoration of the ability to stand and some limited upright mobility are available with an FES system for patients with complete or incomplete SCI. The ability of FES to restore bladder and bowel function is also described. The Philadelphia Shriners Hospital specifically has expertise in children described in this review article as well as experience in preclinical studies an applying FES technology in growing animals and in growing children.
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June 01 2000
Restoration of Function in Children with Spinal Cord Injuries and Cerebral Palsy: Progress, Current State, and Future Vision of Functional Electrical Stimulation Research at the Shriners Hospitals for Children
Randal Betz;
Randal Betz
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Chief of Staff, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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M.J. Mulcahey
M.J. Mulcahey
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Director of Rehabilitation Services and Clinical Research, Shriners Hospitals for Children, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
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Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil (2000) 6 (Supplement 1): 110–124.
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Randal Betz, M.J. Mulcahey; Restoration of Function in Children with Spinal Cord Injuries and Cerebral Palsy: Progress, Current State, and Future Vision of Functional Electrical Stimulation Research at the Shriners Hospitals for Children. Top Spinal Cord Inj Rehabil 1 July 2000; 6 (Supplement 1): 110–124. doi: https://doi.org/10.1310/TT9K-GYAL-CBPK-CYMN
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