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·December 20, 2023·7 min read

Spinal Stimulation Shows Promise As Depression Treatment

Researchers conducted a pilot clinical trial showing that spinal cord stimulation (SCS) is a feasible and well-tolerated method with potential to treat major depressive disorder. The trial involved 20 patients undergoing three weekly 20-minute SCS sessions over eight weeks.

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·December 15, 2023·5 min read

Spinal Cord Stimulation Alleviates Phantom Limb Pain in Amputees

Researchers made a significant breakthrough in treating phantom limb pain in lower-limb amputees. Their study demonstrates how spinal cord stimulation, triggered by pressure sensors on a prosthetic foot, can restore sensation in the missing foot and significantly reduce phantom limb pain.

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·March 12, 2023·8 min read

Spinal Cord Stimulation Doesn’t Help With Back Pain

According to a new study, spinal cord stimulation does not provide long-term relief for back pain and may actually cause harm to a patient.

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·February 28, 2023·3 min read

Spinal Cord Stimulation May Help Diabetic Neuropathy

High-frequency spinal cord stimulation may provide symptom relief to those suffering from diabetic neuropathy.

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·February 20, 2023·6 min read

Spinal Cord Stimulation Instantly Improves Arm Mobility After Stroke

Spinal cord stimulation restores movement in the arms of stroke patients with locomotion problems, researchers report. The treatment has the potential to improve the quality of life for those who suffer arm paralysis following a stroke.

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·September 28, 2020·4 min read

Spinal Cord Stimulation Reduces Pain and Motor Symptoms in Parkinson’s

Spinal cord stimulation significantly decreased pain and reduced motor symptoms associated with Parkinson's disease, both as a singular therapy and for those who deep brain stimulation proved ineffective.

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·July 21, 2020·4 min read

Spinal Stimulators Repurposed to Restore Touch in Lost Limb

Spinal cord stimulation restores the sense of feeling of limbs lost to amputation.

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·April 30, 2018·3 min read

Immediate Restoration of Voluntary Movement with Epidural Spinal Cord Stimulation in Two Patients with Paraplegia

Researchers report they have successfully and immediately restored volitional movement in two paralyzed people with the help of spinal cord stimulation. Additionally, the stimulation helped to reduce hypotension in the patients.

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·April 3, 2017·5 min read

Man Moves Paralyzed Legs Using Device That Stimulates Spinal Cord

A new study reports researchers have successfully used electrical stimulation on the spinal cord of a paralyzed patient to allow him to stand, move his legs and make stepping motions.

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·December 13, 2016·4 min read

Stimulator Bypasses Spine Injury and Helps Patients Move Hands

A new spinal stimulator shows promise in helping those with spinal cord injuries to regain some movement and strength in their hands.

This image shows the range of voluntary movement prior to receiving stimulation compared to movement after receiving stimulation, physical conditioning, and buspirone.

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·July 30, 2015·8 min read

Paralyzed Men Move Legs with New Non-Invasive Spinal Cord Stimulation

According to a new study, five men with complete motor paralysis were able to voluntarily generate step-like movements thanks to a new strategy that non-invasively delivers electrical stimulation to their spinal cords.