Publications by authors named "Candee J Mills"
Article Synopsis
- Clinical trials indicate that spinal cord stimulation can potentially restore motor functions in individuals with spinal cord injuries, but safety concerns due to unknown side effects continue to arise.
- A study involving 11 participants found that 22% of trials demonstrated autonomic dysreflexia (AD), mostly asymptomatic, highlighting the need for careful monitoring during trials.
- The research suggests that episodes of AD were more frequent with specific stimulation techniques and configurations, indicating that further investigation into these risks is essential as spinal cord stimulation technology advances.
Objective: The primary objective of this study was to quantify changes in performance of task-specific motor activities over 12 motor rehabilitation sessions with lumbosacral spinal cord stimulation (SCS) via either transcutaneous stimulation or epidural stimulation. Both stimulation modalities have been used in recent years to restore functions lost to spinal cord injury (SCI). Secondary outcomes examine participants' perspectives captured via the User Experience Questionnaire (UEQ) upon study completion to further understand their perception of SCS.
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