Quantification of the effect of epidural spinal electrostimulation (ESES) in central motor disorders

The importance of film documentation for objective and quantitative assessment of the results of epidural spinal electrical stimulation (ESES) was shown. Our experience is based on 25 patients with central motor disorders, predominantly of spinal origin. 17 were selected for internalization of a receiver system. By means of description and clinical registration of spasticity, reduced mobility, motor strength, dexterity, etc., or by means of electrophysiological tests, complex motor performance such as standing, sitting, dressing and undressing, eating and writing cannot be sufficiently evaluated. Short scenes of these activities when demonstrated by motion picture enable the therapist to compare better the condition of the patient before and with ESES, and thereby facilitate the selection of patients for internalization of receiver systems.