Innovations in electrical stimulation harness neural plasticity to restore motor function.

Bioelectron Med (Lond)

Dept. of Neurosurgery, University of Colorado, Anschutz Medical Campus, 12700 East 19th Avenue, Aurora, CO 80045.

Published: December 2018

AI Article Synopsis

  • Recent advancements in neurostimulation technology enable highly precise and adaptive stimulation methods for brain activity.
  • These systems actively enhance neural plasticity in motor networks, which supports the repair of damaged areas in the brain.
  • Clinical evidence suggests that electrical stimulation can significantly improve motor function in affected individuals, with potential future applications for various motor system disorders.

Article Abstract

Novel technology and innovative stimulation paradigms allow for unprecedented spatiotemporal precision and closed-loop implementation of neurostimulation systems. In turn, precise, closed-loop neurostimulation appears to preferentially drive neural plasticity in motor networks, promoting neural repair. Recent clinical studies demonstrate that electrical stimulation can drive neural plasticity in damaged motor circuits, leading to meaningful improvement in users. Future advances in these areas hold promise for the treatment of a wide range of motor systems disorders.

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http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8046169PMC
http://dx.doi.org/10.2217/bem-2019-0002DOI Listing

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