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Cervical spinal cord stimulation and poststroke arm function
Patients with chronic poststroke hemiparesis experienced a 32% increase in strength and improved motor scores during cervical epidural stimulation in a 7-patient feasibility trial.
A feasibility trial involving 7 patients with chronic poststroke hemiparesis showed a 32% increase in strength during cervical epidural stimulation.
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Participants experienced a 5.6-point improvement in Fugl-Meyer Assessment scores during stimulation, with no serious adverse events reported.
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Three of the 7 participants demonstrated improved hand and finger movement during stimulation, indicating varied responses based on neurological characteristics.
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Spasticity decreased in all participants during the 4-week study, with an average improvement of 6.6 Fugl-Meyer Assessment points post-stimulation.
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The study's limitations include a small sample size and lack of a control group, emphasizing the need for further research to confirm findings.
