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[Transcranial and spinal stimulation of motor pathways using conventional stimulator]
Ceskoslovenska Neurologie a Neurochirurgie
|March 1, 1989
Summary
This study investigated transcranial electrical stimulation of the motor cortex in 31 subjects. Results show a link between stimulation response times and subject height/arm length.
Area of Science:
- Neuroscience
- Human Physiology
Context:
- Investigating the motor pathway of the upper extremities.
- Utilizing transcutaneous cortical and spinal stimulation techniques.
- Employing electromyographic tracing for median nerve motor conduction analysis.
Purpose:
- To assess the relationship between anthropometric parameters and motor pathway conduction times.
- To evaluate the risk and tolerance of transcranial stimulation in humans.
Summary:
- 31 subjects with normal upper extremity function underwent transcutaneous cortical and spinal stimulation.
- Mean cortical stimulation latency was 20.0 ms, spinal stimulation latency was 15.2 ms.
- Significant correlations were found between stimulation latencies and subject height/upper extremity length, but not central pathway conduction time.
Impact:
- Provides insights into the variability of cortical and spinal stimulation responses based on physical characteristics.
- Contributes to understanding the safety and applicability of transcranial stimulation in clinical and research settings.