Use of electrical stimulation devices
For over thirty years, neurosurgical practice has successfully used the technique of electrical stimulation to treat severe functional disorders. Electrodes for its implementation are installed in various parts of the nervous system, such as:
- peripheral nerves ,
- spinal cord ,
- basal ganglia and cerebral cortex .
Indications for installation
Indications for the installation of electrical stimulators are various types of neurosurgical pathology:
- Parkinson’s disease,
- Huntington’s Chorea,
- cerebral palsy,
- Diabetic neuropathy
- Muscle tone disorders, spastic torticollis and other hyperkinesis,
- Chronic pain syndrome of various localization,
- Consequences of injuries to peripheral nerves and spinal cord ,
- Intercostal neuralgia.
The purpose of using electrical stimulation is to:
- elimination of severe pain syndrome ,
- elimination of violent movements and spasm,
- restoration of functional conduction in damaged nerve trunks.
At the first stage (even before the installation of the electrical stimulator), external electrodes are installed for test stimulation for 3-5 days. If its clinical effectiveness is sufficient, the issue of subcutaneous implantation of the electrical stimulator for a long period of time is resolved.
An implanted electrical stimulator is a device that generates electrical impulses. It contains a processor and is covered with an inert silicone cover. The device is controlled using a special remote control-programmer. The locations of the electrodes and the electrical stimulation mode are determined individually in each case.
Leontiev Alexey
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