Electrical stimulation of the spinal cord: modern possibilities of application in neurorehabilitation
- Authors: Galimov A.R.1, Tuliakova E.R.1, Komkina E.V.2, Kravchenko E.V.2, Alshevskaya E.D.2, Amirova A.A.2, Penkova Y.Y.3, Birbraer D.M.4, Gallyamova A.U.1, Kharechko E.V.5, Kochkina E.S.6, Magomedova K.M.4, Aviyan L.B.4, Kharisova E.F.1
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Affiliations:
- Bashkir State Medical University
- Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University
- Vernadsky Crimean Federal University
- Rostov State Medical University
- Rostov State Medical University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia
- Smolensk State Medical University
- Issue: Vol 27, No 2 (2024)
- Pages: 93-108
- Section: Review
- URL: https://ogarev-online.ru/1560-9537/article/view/284879
- DOI: https://doi.org/10.17816/MSER643646
- ID: 284879
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Abstract
Injuries and disorders of the nervous system are a significant public health problem both in Russia and globally. In recent years, significant progress has been made in the development of spinal cord stimulation techniques aimed at restoring lost functions. Epidural (ESCS) and percutaneous (PSCS) spinal cord stimulation are promising approaches capable of improving motor activity and restoring sensitivity in patients with various neurological conditions. As a result of the research search, 3,887 publications were extracted from PubMed/MEDLINE databases and 1,432 publications found using Google Scholar. After the selection procedure, 66 articles were included in the review. Recent studies demonstrate that ESCS and PSCS can improve motor and sensory functions in various neurological diseases, opening up new opportunities to improve the quality of life of patients. Despite the fact that these neuromodulation methods have already proven their effectiveness in improving motor function and restoring sensory feedback, most of the work carried out so far has been in the nature of pilot studies. The successful clinical implementation of both ESCS and PSCS in the field of rehabilitation will require larger and more comprehensive studies, including home trials, to provide convincing evidence of their potential in restorative medicine. In addition, to optimize the effect on the dorsal roots of the spinal cord, it is necessary to improve existing electrode designs for ESCS. In this regard, further work and funding in the field of equipment development, stimulation protocols and scientific research for ESCS and PSCS should become priorities in the near future.
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Airat R. Galimov
Bashkir State Medical University
Author for correspondence.
Email: galimovajrat457@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0000-0003-4403-0204
SPIN-code: 8742-4109
MD, Cand. Sci. (Medicine), associate professor
Russian Federation, UfaEvelina R. Tuliakova
Bashkir State Medical University
Email: Evelinatu26@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0009-0004-2959-9480
student
Russian Federation, UfaElizaveta V. Komkina
Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University
Email: Liza.Komkina@bk.ru
ORCID iD: 0009-0008-6457-0850
student
Russian Federation, Saint PetersburgElizaveta V. Kravchenko
Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University
Email: lizakravchenco2000@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0009-0003-4786-6151
student
Russian Federation, Saint PetersburgEva D. Alshevskaya
Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University
Email: alshevskaya.2002@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0009-0005-6720-3878
student
Russian Federation, Saint PetersburgAydan A. Amirova
Pavlov First Saint Petersburg State Medical University
Email: Aydan2625@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0009-0008-9160-1122
student
Russian Federation, Saint PetersburgYana Yu. Penkova
Vernadsky Crimean Federal University
Email: penkovayana2003@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0009-0007-7973-4689
student
Russian Federation, SimferopolDina M. Birbraer
Rostov State Medical University
Email: milky.wey.2013@yandex.ru
ORCID iD: 0009-0006-3926-5171
student
Russian Federation, Rostov-on-DonAdilya U. Gallyamova
Bashkir State Medical University
Email: adilya.g55@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0009-0000-8599-1963
student
Russian Federation, UfaEkaterina V. Kharechko
Rostov State Medical University, Rostov-on-Don, Russia
Email: katerum2017@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0009-0005-4136-0736
student
Russian Federation, Rostov-on-Don, RussiaElena S. Kochkina
Smolensk State Medical University
Email: Elenakochkina745@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0009-0009-5584-5020
student
Russian Federation, SmolenskKhadizhat M. Magomedova
Rostov State Medical University
Email: Mhadijka2@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0009-0008-2341-2506
student
Russian Federation, Rostov-on-DonLolita B. Aviyan
Rostov State Medical University
Email: lolaaviyan@gmail.com
ORCID iD: 0009-0006-8302-552X
student
Russian Federation, Rostov-on-DonElina F. Kharisova
Bashkir State Medical University
Email: ela_harisova@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0009-0003-8770-6582
student
Russian Federation, UfaReferences
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