Functional Electrical Stimulation of Denervated Muscles: Basic Issues

:  Denervating injuries result in flaccid paralysis and severe atrophy of the affected muscles. This work reviews the potential for functional restoration of such muscles by electrical stimulation, focusing on the basic scientific  issues.

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Published in:Artificial organs 2005-03, Vol.29 (3), p.199-202
Main Authors: Salmons, Stanley, Ashley, Zoe, Sutherland, Hazel, Russold, Michael F., Li, Feng, Jarvis, Jonathan C.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Denervated muscle
Electric Stimulation Therapy - methods
Flaccid paralysis
Functional electrical stimulation
Functional restoration
Humans
Muscle Contraction - physiology
Muscle Denervation - adverse effects
Muscle Fibers, Skeletal - physiology
Muscle, Skeletal - innervation
Muscle, Skeletal - physiology
Muscular Atrophy - physiopathology
Muscular Atrophy - therapy
Paralysis - physiopathology
Paralysis - therapy
Regeneration - physiology
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Summary::  Denervating injuries result in flaccid paralysis and severe atrophy of the affected muscles. This work reviews the potential for functional restoration of such muscles by electrical stimulation, focusing on the basic scientific  issues.
ISSN:0160-564X
1525-1594
DOI:10.1111/j.1525-1594.2005.29034.x