Epidural Electrical Stimulation in Spinal Cord Injury (T11-L3)

Epidural Electrical Stimulation (EES) is a medical technology that involves delivering controlled electrical impulses to the spinal cord through electrodes implanted in the epidural space-the area between the outermost membrane of the spinal cord (dura mater) and the vertebrae. This technique aims to modulate the activity of spinal neural networks, thereby regulating neurological functions and promoting functional recovery, particularly in individuals with spinal cord injuries or certain neurological disorders.

A structured, multidisciplinary rehabilitation program designed to improve motor function, mobility, and independence in participants with paralysis. The therapy typically includes physical Therapy and occupational Therapy.

PET-CT is an advanced hybrid imaging modality that combines metabolic information from positron emission tomography with anatomical details from computed tomography.

DTI is an advanced MRI technique that maps white matter tracts by measuring the directionality (anisotropy) and magnitude of water molecule diffusion in neural tissues. It provides quantitative metrics of fibers.

SEPs are electrophysiological responses recorded from the central or peripheral nervous system following electrical stimulation of sensory nerves. They assess the functional integrity of somatosensory pathways.

MEPs are electrophysiological responses elicited by transcranial magnetic stimulation or electrical stimulation of the motor cortex, recorded from peripheral muscles or the spinal cord. They evaluate the integrity of corticospinal tracts.