Abstract
Denervating injuries result in flaccid paralysis and severe atrophy of the affected muscles. This work reviews the potential for functional restoration of such muscles by electrical stimulation, focusing on the basic scientific issues.
Publication types
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Electric Stimulation Therapy / methods*
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Humans
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Muscle Contraction / physiology
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Muscle Denervation / adverse effects*
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Muscle Fibers, Skeletal / physiology
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Muscle, Skeletal / innervation
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Muscle, Skeletal / physiology*
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Muscular Atrophy / physiopathology
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Muscular Atrophy / therapy*
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Paralysis / physiopathology
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Paralysis / therapy*
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Regeneration / physiology*