Treatment of demyelinating and degenerative diseases by electro stimulation of the spinal cord.

摘要: Electrical stimulation was applied to the spinal cord of 75 patients who had demyelinating and degenerative diseases central nervous system, 3 sustained injuries. The electrical energy delivered system by percutaneous technique. amount required produce perception paresthesias measured in 11 patients. minimum power necessary 76.89 muW, maximum 868 average 448.8 muW. were evaluated 4 examiners means routine neurologic examination, videotape movies, measurement urinary bladder function. Continued improvement neurological status, which allowed patient live a better lifestyle, occurred 30 61 with multiple sclerosis, 6 10 ataxia. transverse Myelitis, primary lateral 1 olivopontocerebellar atrophy; also noted similar enhancement amyotrophic sclerosis injuries no changes significance. Thirty-two out 44 ambulatory significant improvement, whereas 19 not improvement. There evidence that cord, when via dorsally placed electrodes carried only paresthesias, has any adverse effect on It is hypothecated current alters neurotransmitters enhance transmission along neurochemical pathways. exact mechanisms are unknown at present time.