- İstanbul Gelişim Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Dergisi
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- The Effect of Epidural Electrical Stimulation Application in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury
The Effect of Epidural Electrical Stimulation Application in Individuals with Spinal Cord Injury
Authors : Görkem Açar, Rıfat Mutuş, Gülşah Konakoğlu
Pages : 1251-1261
Doi:10.38079/igusabder.1352762
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Publication Date : 2024-01-05
Article Type : Other
Abstract :Spinal cord injury (SCI) is a significant cause of disability, affecting both children and adults worldwide. These injuries can arise from various conditions, including traumatic, vascular, tumor-related, infection-related, inflammatory (such as multiple sclerosis), or neurodegenerative (like motor neuron disease) origins. Among these, traumatic spinal cord injuries caused by reasons like falls and traffic accidents stand out, particularly in developed countries. Epidural electrical stimulation (EES) was initially used to inhibit chronic pain. Subsequent studies have shown its effectiveness in individuals with SCI. In research spanning from the past to the present, EES applications have been utilized for activities such as motor function improvement, sensory enhancement, bowel functions, increased sexual functionality, and regulating heart rhythms in people with SCI. However, the exact impact of EES remains inconclusive at present and is still a subject of debate.Keywords : Spinal kord yaralanması, epidural elektriksel stimülasyon, nöromodülasyon