Modification of spasticity by transcutaneous spinal cord stimulation in individuals with incomplete spinal cord injury

2013177 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Ursula S. Hofstoetter · University of Vienna

William McKay · Shepherd Center

Keith E. Tansey · Shepherd Center

Winfried Mayr · University of Vienna

Helmut Kern · Wilhelminen Hospital

Karen Minassian · University of Vienna

Abstract

These preliminary results suggest that tSCS, similar to epidurally delivered stimulation, may be used for spasticity control, without negatively impacting residual motor control in incomplete SCI. Further study in a larger population is warranted.

Topics & Keywords

Spinal Cord Injury Research Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation Studies Botulinum Toxin and Related Neurological Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of Spinal Cord Medicine

Volume 37, Issue 2, pp. 202-211

DOI: 10.1179/2045772313y.0000000149

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