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Experience with implanted electrodes.

D R McNeal, R Waters, J Reswick

    Neurosurgery
    |September 1, 1977
    PubMed
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    Medtronic implant units for drop-foot treatment showed no equipment failures up to 7.3 years. However, inflammatory reactions led to implant removal in five of 31 patients.

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    Area of Science:

    • Biomedical Engineering
    • Neurosurgery
    • Medical Device Technology

    Background:

    • Drop-foot, a condition affecting mobility, is often treated with implanted medical devices.
    • Medtronic implant units have been used in 31 patients to address drop-foot.
    • Previous treatments and device outcomes require ongoing evaluation for efficacy and safety.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the long-term efficacy and safety of Medtronic implant units for drop-foot treatment.
    • To identify and analyze complications associated with these implanted devices.
    • To explore the potential of intraneural electrodes for future drop-foot management.

    Main Methods:

    • Analysis of clinical data from 31 patients who received Medtronic implant units.
    • Monitoring for device failures, inflammatory reactions, and nerve damage.

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  • Preliminary investigation of fine wire electrodes implanted intraneurally in animals and patients.

    • Main Results:

    • No device failures were recorded in implanted equipment, with follow-up up to 7.3 years.
    • Inflammatory reactions occurred in seven patients, necessitating implant removal in five.
    • No documented nerve damage from chronic stimulation was observed.

    Conclusions:

    • Medtronic implant units demonstrate durability and lack of nerve damage for drop-foot treatment.
    • Inflammatory reactions represent a significant complication requiring careful patient selection and monitoring.
    • Intraneural electrodes show promise for advanced drop-foot therapeutic strategies.